Development Engineering Applications

This page contains information on engineering submissions related to Works and Services (W&S) for subdivisions and building permits.

What are Works and Services?

Works and Services are upgrades to infrastructure required as part of a Subdivision Application or Building Permit Application. This includes:

  • infrastructure owned by the City
  • private infrastructure required by the City 

This process and the requirements are outlined in the Works and Services Bylaw [PDF/6.8MB] and supporting documents.

The process includes the following stages:

  1. An Engineering Submission package must be submitted to the City for consideration.
  2. When accepted by the City, construction of the infrastructure can begin.
  3. Following construction, an Acceptance Submission package is submitted to the City for consideration.
  4. A one-year maintenance period.

Engineering Submission Requirements

Subdivisions

Once a Subdivision Application [PDF/244KB] has been made, the Approving Officer will provide the developer with a Preliminary Subdivision Review (PSR) Letter. The PSR outlines a list of conditions that the developer must satisfy prior to the Approving Officer approving the subdivision. The developer is typically required to provide Works and Service to support the subdivision. 

Building Permits

When are Works and Services Required for a Building Permit?

Works and Services may be triggered by a Building Permit Application for Building Permits that require:

  • new City provided services (or upgrades to existing services) to support the development
    • this may include water, sanitary, or storm services
  • frontage improvements as identified in the Works and Services Bylaw
  • on site stormwater infrastructure per Works and Services Bylaw

If a Building Permit application for a proposed development triggers Works and Services, the developer will be required to provide a civil Engineering Design Submission for review and acceptance prior to receiving building permit issuance.

View the Works and Services For Building Permit Applications Process Brochure [PDF/173KB]

The Engineering Design Submission may be submitted separately and prior to the Building Permit application to facilitate timeliness, or it may be submitted concurrently with the Building Permit Application.

Driveway/Culvert Permit Application [PDF/232KB]

Engineering Design Submission Package Requirements

The engineering design submission package for subdivision and building permits should include:

  • detailed design drawings, meeting the City’s Works and Services Bylaw [PDF/6.8MB] and Data Standards Document [PDF/340KB]
  • servicing report with analysis of water, sanitary and storm water capacity and the proposed development impact on the City’s utility networks
  • analysis of the City’s Water Model results. Koers Engineering, located in Parksville, operates the City’s Water Model.  Developers are required to contact Koers to engage them to run the City’s water model with the proposed development’s requirements. The results are required to be reviewed by the Engineer of Record (EOR) to ensure they meet standards
  • construction cost estimate of the City required infrastructure
    • This includes on-site infrastructure such as stormwater quality and quantity control measures and stormwater management measures
    • The cost estimate may need to be updated based on City feedback and review of the design. Submission of the cost estimate can be done after the design is finalized

The design drawings will be reviewed for conformance with City bylaws. If design changes are required, the City will reach out to the EOR with comments. 

Engineering Design Acceptance and Construction Approvals

Once the design drawings have been accepted, payment of the Engineering Review fee will be required.  

Prior to Building Permit approval, the developer will be requested to sign a Works and Services Agreement that has been drafted by the City. A security bond will be required to be provided at 125% of the construction cost estimate. This will be held until the work has been completed and accepted by the City. 

Before construction, the developer requests a preconstruction meeting with the City.  Afterwards construction in the field can begin, subject to any conditions and a Permit to Work on City Lands and Infrastructure. The developer will be advised of these conditions through the design review process.

Completion Submission Package Requirements

After construction is completed, a walk through with City staff is requested a Completion Submission Package is to be submitted to the City.

This Completion Submission Package includes:

  • letter of Certification from a P.Eng that the work meets the City standards, including:
     
    • the name of the contractor that completed the work 
    • the start and end dates of construction
  • construction cost
  • deficiency schedule and cost estimates of deficiencies
  • record drawings (PDF, DWF, DWG formats)
  • Service Record Card [DOC/58KB]
  • Water Meter and Back Flow Preventor information [PDF/1.3MB]
  • Stormwater Management Maintenance schedule/requirements
  • inspection reports
  • materials testing
  • CCTV of sanitary and drainage mains and services
  • electrical Permits
  • all the package and documents, stamped by the Engineer of Record (EOR)

Any deficiencies in the work will be held at 125% of the value and a security bond of 5% of the total construction cost is also required and will be held until the end of the maintenance period. Throughout the maintenance period, the developer is responsible for any infrastructure issues related to construction and or materials.

Maintenance and Acceptance of Works and Services 

At the end of the maintenance period, the Engineer of Record and the City will do a final walk through and review if the infrastructure has held up as expected through the maintenance period. If there are no outstanding deficiencies, the EOR will provide a certified letter and the City will return the security bonds.

Approved Utility Product List

The Approved Utility Product List [PDF/303KB] is supplemental to the Works and Services Bylaw 3948, 2024. It lists all products that are approved for the installation of municipal infrastructure within the City.

See the Approved Utility Produce Review and Approval Process below, or email products@campbellriver.ca for more information on how to apply to have your product added to the Approved Product list. 

Product Review Committee

Purpose

To review the submission and addition of new products which fall under the scope of the City of Campbell River’s Specifications and Standards and Approved Product List, to review the acceptability of previously approved products.

Structure

The Approved Product Review Committee consists of nine members of City staff as follows:

  • Development Services (3)
  • Operations (3)
  • Parks (1)
  • Facilities and Supply Management (2)

To provide timely responses to requests for product reviews, meetings and reviews will be scheduled on a semi-annual basis. Or, as deemed necessary by the Committee. For inquiries, questions or requests for product reviews, email products@campbellriver.ca.

General

Products that are approved by the Committee for installation of City owned infrastructure are contained in the Approved Utility Products List. Specifications for these products are generally contained in the Appendices to the 3948 Works and Services Bylaw, 2024 [PDF/6.8MB].

Where information on this page conflicts with the City’s bylaws, the bylaws shall be deemed to be the correct authority.  

Driveway/Culvert Permit Applications

Constructing a new driveway or any changes to a driveway requires a permit.
For new homes, the Driveway Permit is taken out as part of the Building Permit.
Installation or replacement of culverts require a permit.

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