2024 Annual Report-web FINAL

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWS

Administration

The Administration department and office of the Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for the overall administration of all City departments. It develops corporate policy and provides leadership and direction for senior staff in the day-to-day and long-term business affairs of the City in accordance with Council’s Strategic Plan. The Administration department also provides cross-department support on intergovernmental affairs, and advice to Council on City policies and procedures.

Building Services

Building Services regulates construction for compliance with provincial and municipal regulations, including the Building Bylaw and the BC Building Code. Services include processing permit applications and conducting building and trade inspections. As part of continuous improvement, the department collaborates with other City departments, industry, and regulatory groups to ensure the delivery of a comprehensive permit process.

2024 Highlights

1,769 Electrical Permits and 210 Occupancy Permits issued

$254.5 million in construction value

724 “net new” homes received occupancy

14,028 inspections conducted and 3,959 Building Permits issued

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