Town of Lake Cowichan

BUILDING INSPECTION


Glen Croteau

The Town of Lake Cowichan offers building inspection services on a two-day per week basis. Glen Croteau, the Building Inspector, is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except holidays, to serve your needs.

Check the relevant building and zoning requirements for construction of residential and commercial buildings by clicking here. You may contact Mr. Croteau in person or by telephone (250-749-6681).

When RAR applies to you:

If the Riparian Areas Regulation applies to your development, you need to have your property assessed by a Qualified Environmental Professional. The assessment will determine the Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area (SPEA) on your property, which represents the development setback to prevent degradation of fish habitat. Additional measures to maintain riparian fish habitat, such as sentiment and erosion control, may be included in the assessment. SPEC vegetation must be left in, or allowed to return to, a natural, undisturbed state. Formal trails and landscaping may be restricted in SPEAS if they have the potential to damage vegetation and/or interfere with the ability of the riparian area to provide fish habitat.

For more information:

Consult your local government to learn about the permit and approval process for developments in your riparian area. To find out more about how you can protect and conserve riparian areas and obtain the RAR implementation guidebook visit:

www.env.gov.bc.ca/habitat/fish_protection_act/riparian/riparian_areas.html

For a list of regional districts and municipalities where the Riparian Areas Regulation applies visit:

www.env.gov.bc.ca/habitat/fish_protection_act/riparian/documents/TablewithLocalgovernments.pdf

For more information about riparian areas visit: