That didn’t happen. A building permit application had to be submitted by April 7 or a stop-work order and fines could be issued. North Saanich requires a permit for a structure larger than 10 square metres and it must meet B.C. building code standards. No application went in. The hoop house was dismantled by the deadline and is now back in its box, Morse said. Commonly used by local farmers, a hoop house is a lighter-weight structure than a traditional building. Morse’s has a steel frame and heavy fabric cover. It was made in Duncan and cost close to $3,000.