Tenant Resources
Getting Started
Land Use Plan and Permitted Uses Document
Federal Impact Assessment Act
VAA Lands are subject to the Federal Impact Assessment Act. Every project must be assessed to determine if it falls under the Impact Assessment Act. If it is determined that the proposed project will fall under the Act, an Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) created by an Environmental Professional will be required during the building permit phase before construction can begin. Updates to the Development and Building Permit Guidelines are underway.
Does Your Project Need an Architect?
On February 10, 2023, the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) transitioned to the Professional Governance Act. This resulted in the repeal of the Architects Act and introduced several new regulatory documents. We encourage you to review these documents to determine if your project will need an architect. If you have any questions regarding the requirement to engage the services of an architect for your project, please reach out directly to AIBC by emailing practiceadvice@aibc.ca or 604-305-2699.
2024 BC Building Code
The 2024 BC Building Code will come into effect on March 8 2024, with the exception of earthquake related changes, which will come into effect on March 10, 2025.
Development Permits
Building Permits
- Building Permit Guidelines
- Authority to Act as Agent
- Building Permit – Schedule of Fees (BP1)
- Building Permit Application Form (BP2)
- License to Use Drawings (BP3)
- Applicable Codes & Standards (BP4)
- Small Scope Letters of Assurance (BP5)
- Small Scope Permit Letter of Compliance for Construction Completion (BP6)
- Building Permit Application Checklist (BP7)
- Building Permit – Interim Occupancy Guidelines (BP8)
- Occupancy Application Checklist (BP9)
- Sign Permit Application Form (SP1)
YYJ’s First Nations Cultural Monitoring Program
YYJ is located on the homelands of the W̱SÁNEĆ peoples.
We are committed to our work in strengthening our relationships with Tseycum First Nation, Tsartlip First Nation, Tsawout First Nation, and Pauquachin First Nation by finding opportunities for meaningful partnership in the airport’s ongoing operations and future developments.
YYJ introduced a First Nations Cultural Monitoring program for ground disturbances in 2005 and developed Chance Find Procedures in 2018. First Nations Cultural Monitoring ensures the protection of cultural sites by monitoring ground altering works closely.
The procedures apply to all ground disturbance activities, including tenant projects, VAA projects, geotechnical studies, and environmental studies.
