Building permits in Maple Ridge

Maple Ridge regulates deck construction through its building-permit framework, but the current City page does not give one deck threshold that applies to every property. Confirm height, attachment and zoning with the City.

Maple Ridge states that a building permit is legally required for structures over 100 sq ft; a smaller shed can still be subject to zoning, siting and other requirements.

Basement renovations can require a building permit when they involve regulated construction, structural changes, plumbing or a change in use.

Maple Ridge states that building permits are required for new construction or renovation of a secondary suite.

Maple Ridge lists additions among work requiring a building permit under its building-permit framework.

Interior renovations can require a building permit when the scope affects regulated construction, structure, plumbing or use; cosmetic work does not create a blanket permit trigger.

Maple Ridge lists structural repairs and regulated construction among work requiring building-permit review.

Maple Ridge publishes a dedicated residential swimming-pool permit application/checklist route.

Garages and accessory buildings are subject to Maple Ridge’s building-permit framework; size and construction details determine the exact route.

Trade work can require separate permit/inspection review depending on plumbing, gas, electrical or mechanical scope; confirm the exact trade route with the City.

Fence rules are zoning/property-specific in the current City information, and there is no single building-permit answer.

Maple Ridge states that a retaining wall over 0.6 m requires a permit; walls over 1 m or closely tiered walls require engineering.

Maple Ridge requires a demolition permit for complete demolition of buildings and accessory structures, including garages, sheds and foundations.