The City of North Vancouver (CNV) processes all construction and building permit applications electronically through its Building Division email intake (permitapplications@cnv.org) and the Provincial Building Permit Hub. CNV strictly enforces a 100% electronic submission policy—hybrid paper/electronic submissions are not accepted.
Digital applications require meticulous compliance with CNV's mandatory civic address naming standards (e.g., Address – Architectural Drawings A1-14), uncertified digital seals conforming to AIBC and EGBC regulations, and separate discipline drawing sets. You don't need to worry about any of the technical drafting or file naming rules—Canadian Blueprint structures and packages your entire architectural set so it clears City of North Vancouver intake on the first submission.
Official City of North Vancouver Portals & Resources
This guide reflects the City of North Vancouver's official Planning & Development guidelines. You can access the municipal department and official resources directly below:
- Official CNV Submission Instructions: City of North Vancouver Construction Permits Submission Guide
- CityServe Online Services & Payments: CNV CityServe Portal (Online Application & Fee Payments)
- Permits & Inspections Department Hub: CNV Building Permits, Checklists & Applications
- Building Permit Revision Submission Form: CNV Revision Form (PDF)
- Building Division Contact: Visit City Hall at 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1H9, call 604-982-WORK (9675) or 604-983-7355, or email permitapplications@cnv.org.
How the City of North Vancouver Permitting Process Works (Step-by-Step)
Step 1 — Receive Your Ready-to-Upload Package from Canadian Blueprint
Before submission, Canadian Blueprint drafts and formats your complete architectural permit set:
- Discipline-Separated Drawing Sets: We organize your drawings into separate sets (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical) named precisely to CNV standards (e.g.,
141 West 14th Street – Architectural Drawings A1-14). - Intake-Ready Quality: High-resolution vector PDFs, 300 DPI, unlocked and single-layered, featuring digital seals conforming to AIBC/EGBC guidelines so municipal examiners can place official digital approval stamps.
- Zoning & BC Building Code Compliance: Complete floor plans, cross-sections, exterior elevations, window-to-wall calculations, and fire separation assemblies engineered to City of North Vancouver bylaws.
Step 2 — Submit Your Application Package via Email or Send-It
Once your drawings and checklists are ready:
- Email your completed Building Permit Application Form, Document Checklist, Title Search, and Canadian Blueprint's named PDF drawing sets to permitapplications@cnv.org.
- Files Over 20MB: If your total package exceeds 20MB, email permitapplications@cnv.org requesting a Send-It link to upload your large PDF files directly to the City's secure server.
- Building Division staff review the package for completeness and notify you when your submission has been accepted into the system.
Step 3 — Pay Application Fees via CityServe
After your submission is accepted by the Building Division:
- Log in to CityServe to pay the required plan-checking fee online by credit card.
- Alternative Cheque Option: You can drop a cheque into the City's mail drop box at the 14th Street entrance (write the property address in the memo section).
- Once payment is received, your application enters the formal technical plan review queue.
Step 4 — Forward Any Plan Checker Review Comments Directly to Us
During plan review, City of North Vancouver examiners review your drawings against the BC Building Code, local zoning bylaws, and engineering standards.
If plan checkers require drawing revisions or condition clarifications, they will issue a review notice. Simply forward that notice to Canadian Blueprint. We will review the examiner's comments, update the CAD drawings with revision clouds, complete the mandatory Building Permit Revision Submission Form, and re-export the full drawing set named to CNV's revision format (BLDxxxx-xxxxx - Address - Architectural Drawings A1-14 - Revised [Date]).
Step 5 — Settle Final Fees, Download Stamped Plans & Schedule Inspections
When your application is fully approved:
- Pay the remaining permit issuance fee and security deposits via CityServe.
- Upon payment, your Building Permit is officially issued, and City-stamped drawings are released.
- Jobsite Paper Set Requirement: Print one full-size (24″ × 36″ or 30″ × 42″) paper set of the City-approved stamped drawings and permit, and keep it on the construction site for all inspector visits.
- Scheduling Inspections: Schedule required site inspections with the CNV Building Division before concealing any trade work.
How We Make City of North Vancouver Submissions Easy for You
You shouldn't have to worry about complex building code rules, strict file naming conventions, or engineering revisions. Here is how we divide the work:
What We Handle (Canadian Blueprint)
- 100% Intake-Ready Vector PDF Package: Properly formatted, single-layer PDFs named strictly to CNV civic address naming rules.
- Zoning & BC Building Code Compliance: Accurate architectural drawings designed to meet City of North Vancouver bylaws and energy standards.
- Fast Deficiency & Revision Coordination: Forward any City plan examiner comments to us—we revise the CAD drawings, fill the Revision Form, and coordinate updates.
- Stamp Clearance & Digital Seals: Formatted so City examiners can apply official digital approval stamps without delays.
What You Do (Client Checklist)
- Complete Application Form: Fill out project and property owner details.
- Email Submission: Send application form and drawing PDFs to permitapplications@cnv.org (or request Send-It link).
- Pay Fees via CityServe: Settle the plan check fee and final permit balance on CityServe.
- Send Us Review Comments: If plan checkers request revisions, email the comments to us for fast CAD updates.
- Print Jobsite Set & Schedule Inspections: Print one full-size stamped set for the site and call for inspections.
Planning a Project in City of North Vancouver or Received Plan Review Comments?
Whether you need permit-ready architectural drawings formatted for seamless City of North Vancouver submission, or you need fast CAD revisions to resolve plan check comments, Canadian Blueprint is here to guide your project to approval.
