Development Variance Permits

Development Variance Permits are permits authorized by City Council to allow variances to certain City requirements, including :

• Sign Bylaw
• Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw
• Zoning Bylaw

Development Variance Permits may not vary the permitted uses or density of uses as regulated in the Zoning Bylaw. You will need a Rezoning or Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment application for these purposes. Please refer to:

• Development Application Applicant Acknowledgement and Agent Authorization Form (PDF)
• Development Application - Drawing Details List (PDF)
• Development Application Form (PDF)
• Development Variance Permit Application Guide (PDF)
• Development Variance Assessment Criteria Policy (PDF)
• Full Development Application Submission Checklist (PDF)

Please note: For Applications submitted after January 03, 2022, mail-out postage cost recovery for public consultation will be collected by staff after the letters have been sent out.

Development Application Signs

If you are pursuing a Development Application, you are required to install a Development Application Sign on the development site. Please visit Development Application Signs for more information.