Development Permits

A development permit is needed for most new construction, or any time there is a change in the way land is used or the intensity of use.  Obtaining a development permit provides assurance that your development is following the Land Use Bylaw. Construction must commence on the development within one year of the date of approval.

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Development Permit Process

1. Pre-Application meetings are required for all major developments and are optional for small developments. You can look to our Other Services page here for more information.
2. Development Permit submitted to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
3. Applicant contacted to make permit fee payment
4. Initial review of the application by Development Officer
5. Notice of Permit Application Posted (10 days) 
   1. You will be required to post a notice of permit application in a visible spot to inform neighbours and any affected parties of your application. 
6. Final review by Development Officer
7. Notice of Decision posted (21 day appeal period)
   1. Once a decision has been made, you will be required to post a notice of decision in a visible spot to inform neighbours and any affected parties that the proposed development has been approved. If no appeals to the Subdivision & Development Appeal Board clerk are received during this time, the DP can be issued.
8. Permit issued
   1. Construction must commence on the development within one year of the date of approval

Development Permit Application Form 
Note: Failure to submit this form will result in your application not being processed.

pdf Development Permit Application Form (607 KB)

pdf Home Occupation Class 2 Renewal Form Fillable (227 KB)

Development Permit Requirements Checklist
Important Notice: The following documents and the applicable fee(s) are required for a complete application.

pdf Small Development Application Requirements Checklist (190 KB)

pdf Intermediate - Large Development Application Requirements Checklist (157 KB)

pdf Bed and Breakfast Application Requirements Checklist (163 KB)

pdf Home Occupation Checklist (181 KB)

pdf Home Occupation Renewal Checklist (160 KB)

pdf (1.34 MB) pdf Development Permit Additional Requirements Checklist (105 KB)

pdf Temporary Seasonal Business Requirements Checklist (177 KB)

pdf Change of Use Requirements Checklist (146 KB)

Fee Schedule

To access the fee schedule pdf click here (236 KB) .

Apply Now

To submit your development permit please email the Development Permit Application Form and supplemental information outlined in the applicable application requirements list to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Note: For application submissions that exceed 20MB, please call 403.678.1543 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Administration will provide you with a file share link to upload your application submission.

Questions

If you have further questions, please submit them to the Planning & Development Department using the following form.