Current Planning Applications
A list of planning applications that have been submitted to the Town, and are currently undergoing the review process, or have been approved.
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This timeline is updated on business days at 4 p.m. Application processing includes system entry and fee payment. We are processing applications that were submitted on: |
February 03, 2023 |
Application Review Times |
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Application review includes assignment to a file manager, technical review and decision. Once your file is assigned, the file manager will reach out to you to provide you with an update on the review timeline for your application. The *Average Review Times* below are in calendar days and are updated monthly.
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Stamp of Compliance | 17 days |
Development Permits | |
Low Density Residential (i.e. Detached Dwellings, ADUs, Duplexes, Sheds, Decks and Additions) | 70 days |
Medium-High Density Residential, Commercial and Industrial | 218 days |
Tourist Homes, B&Bs, Home Occupancy | 21 days |
Signs | 30 days |
Commercial Change of Use | 36 days |
Building Permits | |
Low-Density Residential (i.e. Detached Dwellings, ADUs, Duplexes, Sheds, Decks and Additions) | 65 days |
Medium-High Density Residential, Commercial and Industrial |
93 days |
* The listed review times are based on an average review time for similar application types. Depending on the nature and completeness of your application, the turnaround time of your application may take less or more days than what is listed.
Have a Question?
Please fill out this form and a member of our team will get back to you within five business days. Planning staff will not be available at the Civic Centre for in-person inquiries.
Application Submission
The Planning and Development Department is now totally digital. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
All application forms for development or building permits and the associated plans or drawings must be submitted by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All drawings must be submitted in metric units. Upon receipt of the application, a member of our team will follow up to arrange for payment. Please do not submit files using Dropbox.
Applications will not be assigned for review until payment has been received. Once your application has been assigned to a member of our team for review, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from the assigned file manager.
Development permit form and requirements can be found here.
Building permit form and requirements can be found here.
Requesting a pre-application consultation?
For pre-application information and forms please visit our Other Services page here.
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A list of planning applications that have been submitted to the Town, and are currently undergoing the review process, or have been approved.
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