Planning Applications

Required for:

• Most new developments including industrial, commercial, institutional, and multi-family (two or more dwelling units).
• Subdivision, construction, or alteration where a property contains a Development Permit Area (Hillside, Environmentally Sensitive (terrestrial), or Riparian (waterfront).

Property information including development permit areas can be found using GIS mapping.

Development Application Form

NOTE: a development permit is not the same as a building permit

Required to: 

• Alter provisions of District bylaws when no better options exist. Examples of variances include, but  are not limited to, siting, height, setbacks, and servicing.

Property information can be found using GIS mapping.

Development Variance Application Form

NOTE: Land use and density are two regulations that CANNOT be varied

A Temporary Use Permit (TUP) may be granted for a period of up to three years to allow for a use that is not currently permitted in a specific zone. The TUP may regulate the use, conditions, and construction of buildings or structures.  This allows the use to be permitted in a controlled manner and to mitigate any possible impacts before considering long-term solutions including Zoning Bylaw amendments.

Property information can be found using GIS mapping.

TUP Application Form

A zoning bylaw amendment, rezoning, or site-specific text amendment, result in changes to the Zoning Bylaw. Council approval is required which allows them to analyze any potential impacts that the land-use changes and/or development may have on the community now, or in the future, as envisioned in the Official Community Plan (OCP).

If the rezoning application is consistent with the policies outlined in the OCP, it can proceed through the process without an OCP amendment. If the application is not consistent with the OCP, an OCP Amendment Application will need to be submitted concurrently. 

Property information can be found using GIS mapping.

Zoning Amendment Application Form

An amendment to the Official Community Plan (OCP) is required when a Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application is not consistent with the policies or land use designations as outlined in the OCP.

OCP Amendment Application Form