Permits & Licences Directory
| Permits / Licenses | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Environment Development Permit | If a property is within 50m of a stream or contains a sensitive ecosystem, it may require a Natural Environment Development Permit. No site clearing, regrading or other land disturbance is permitt | More Info |
| New Storm Sewer Service Installation Permit | This permit is required for the installation of a new storm sewer service. | More Info |
| Occupant Load Permit | In assembly occupancies with occupant loads exceeding 60 persons. | More Info |
| Overload or Oversize Vehicle Permit | An Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit is required when the size and/or weight of a vehicle(s) exceeds the normal limits permitted by legislation. | More Info |
| Sanitary Sewer Service Disconnect / Reconnect Permit | A Sanitary Sewer Service Disconnect Permit is required before any City sewer connection is disconnected. | More Info |
| Sidewalk Patio Permits | A Sidewalk Patio Permit is required for businesses wishing to occupy public sidewalk for the purpose of a patio or retail display area | More Info |
| Sign Permits | Authorization from the property owner is now required with all permit applications. Please submit a completed authorization form along with the drawings and other documentation. | More Info |
| Soil Removal and Deposit Permit | A Soil Removal and Deposit Permit is required when removing or depositing any amount of soil from or onto any property in the City of Abbotsford. | More Info |
| Special Events Permit | Your event requires a Special Event Permit if it falls under the Outdoor Special Event, Filming and Activities Bylaw No. 2513-2016. | More Info |
| Sprinkling Permit - Stage 1 | Residential lawn watering is allowed one morning per week. Even addresses water on Saturday and odd addresses water on Sunday. | More Info |
| Steep Slope Development Permit | If the property contains slopes in excess of 20% or is within 20m of a steep slope, development may require a Steep Slope Development Permit. | More Info |
| Storm Sewer Service Disconnect /Reconnect Permit | These permits are required when you are disconnecting or reconnecting an existing storm sewer connection. Permit fees: | More Info |
| Tree Cutting Permit | The City of Abbotsford's Tree Protection Bylaw No.1831-2009 is in place to preserve the tree canopy in Abbotsford. | More Info |
| Wastewater Discharge Permit | Wastewater Discharge Permits are regulatory documents issued to industries, businesses or other operations that discharge significant volumes of non-domestic wastewater, and/or wastewater having th | More Info |
| Water Service Disconnection Permit | A Water Service Disconnection permit is required to have the water service disconnected from the water main. Permit fee: $1,530 plus GST. | More Info |