Planning & Development
On this page you will find information specific to the work being done by the Development Services Division. Planners within this Division are responsible for implementing current land use planning policies and regulations, as well as assessing development applications such as development permits, rezoning applications and subdivision referrals. Planners in this division are also responsible for responding to a variety of public enquiries. On this page you will also find information specific to the Community Planning Division including heritage projects, design projects and housing statistics.
The following Bylaws are associated with the development process
- Zoning Bylaws by Electoral Area
- Official Community Plan for Electoral Areas
- Development Approval Information Bylaw
- Development Application Procedures Bylaw
- Development Permit Exemptions and Guidelines
- Parking Bylaw
- Sign Bylaw
- Works and Servicing Bylaw - Consolidated (replaces Subdivision Bylaw No. 1215)
- Board of Variance Bylaw
- Campsite Standards Bylaw
- Manufactured Home Park Bylaw
Flood Management Bylaws
Policies influence decisions and help to achieve long term goals
- Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw Enforcement Policy
- Agricultural Land Reserve Applications Policy
- Cannabis Production Facility Land Use Application Policy
- Cannabis Regulation Bylaw Enforcement Policy
- Cannabis Retail Store Application Criteria Policy
- Development Application Referrals Policy
- Manufactured Home Park Re-Development Policy EAs
- Natural Hazard Risk Tolerance Policy
- Parkland Dedication Cash-in-Lieu Policy
- Telecommunications Antenna Structure Policy
Floodplain Management
Resources for making complete applications
- Development Permit Guide
- Development Variance Permit (DVP) Guide
- Board of Variance (BOV) Guide
- Rezoning and Official Community Plan Amendment Guide
- Subdivision Referral Guide
- Elevation Drawings (Sample)
- Impermeable Site Coverage (Sample)
- Site Plan (Sample)
- Archaeological Sites - Property Owner Brochure
Signage Requirements for Development Applications
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Development Services
Physical Address
1st Floor
175 Ingram Street
Duncan, BC V9L 1N8
Phone 250.746.2620Fax 250.746.2621