3851 Shenton Road

The City of Nanaimo is considering authorizing a Bylaw Contravention Notice on the title of 3851 Shenton Road — the Steve Marshall Ford Lincoln dealership — after construction was undertaken without a building permit. The nature of the unauthorized work is not detailed in the council agenda, but the referral for a title notice indicates the work was substantial enough to trigger formal enforcement. If approved, the notice will be registered against the title and the file referred to Bylaw Services for enforcement compliance. Resolution typically requires a retroactive building permit application, an inspection of the completed work, and any necessary remediation to bring it into conformance. Until the notice is lifted, it constitutes a title defect that can complicate financing, refinancing, or any future sale or redevelopment of the dealership property. The Steve Marshall Group operates multiple automotive dealerships on the Island, and the presence of unauthorized construction on an active commercial lot raises operational and reputational considerations. The enforcement action is a practical reminder of the legal and financial consequences of bypassing the building permit process, particularly on commercial sites where municipal bylaw scrutiny is often higher. Any upcoming building permit applications at this address will almost certainly face enhanced review.

A building permit application has been submitted for 3851 Shenton Road in Nanaimo, BC. The applicant is listed as an applicant. The application will be considered at the May 21, 2026 meeting; the outcome is not yet available.