What We Do

If you have ever built a house, owned a dog, or started a business, you have probably dealt with staff from Inspections, an integral function offered by the Environmental and Development Services Department.

Inspections is responsible for enforcing the bylaws of the Regional District developed at the request of the public to govern our community. The Inspections staff enforces the bylaws, either on a continual proactive basis, such as dog control, or by request of a resident, such as weed control.

The Inspections function is also responsible for the licensing of businesses in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas. The building inspection staff work to ensure the safety of the public through the application and enforcement of the BC Building Code and local zoning bylaws.

Please note:  As of September 8, 2008 the Regional District is no longer providing building inspections, plan checking, applications for building permits and business licenses or bylaw enforcement relating to the Westside District Municipality.  For inquiries about these services please contact the Westside District Municipality, Development Services located at the Mount Boucherie Community Complex (2760 Cameron Road) or call 250-707-2999.

Inspection services in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas (outside the boundary of the Westside District Municipality) are not affected and will continue to be processed by the Regional District with existing procedures.