You don’t need an application in these cases:

• No construction required to place your T.V. antenna, satellite dish or small antenna onto a building, utility pole or tree (a tree permit may be required for works on and around Bylaw-protected trees, please verify with Saanich Parks).
• Your new antenna system is less than 15 m above ground level and it’s installed in line with our policy.
• For details, see Administrative Policy 1/ANT Antenna Applications

Application Process

Step 1

• Email planning@saanich.ca to receive instructions on how to submit your full digital application.
• Prepare a document summarizing your efforts to consult the local area.
• Prior to your application being forwarded to Council, you must provide the Planning department with a document that provides a summary of your efforts to consult with the local neighbourhood. The document should include details of any meetings, questionnaires, the number of householdes contacted, and a description of the neighbourhood area that was consulted. 
• Contact the Inspections Department to obtain a Building Permit. 

Step 2

• Once your full application submission has been submitted, you will receive an email outlining next steps to create your MySaanich account and to pay your application fees.
• Paying your application fee
• Through your MySaanich account via credit card*
• Pay in person at the Municipal Hall via cheque, cash, debit and credit card* 
• *A non-refundable 2.4% convenience fee is applicable for credit card payments
• Upon receipt of payment your application will be prepared for circulation with applicable internal departments and external agencies.

Application Requirements

• Application Form *effective until January 1, 2026
• Antenna Application Form  *effective as of January 2, 2026
• Fee Schedule  *effective as of January 2, 2026
• Digital set of plans (site plan and suitable design drawings)
• Current Certificate of Title (within 30 days)
• Local Consultation Summary Document
• A Building Permit