Development Services supports safe, well-planned growth in Courtenay by delivering coordinated planning, building, engineering and business approval services.
We work with homeowners, builders, developers and business-owners to help projects move forward while meeting provincial codes, municipal bylaws and community planning objectives.
What we do
Development Services provides:
- planning and land use approvals
- building permits and inspections
- development engineering and servicing requirements
- business licensing and related approvals
- guidance on application requirements and submission standards
We also support development review through technical coordination and regulatory compliance.
Our role in the community
Development services helps:
- protect public safety through code compliance
- support predictable, transparent approval processes
- ensure development aligns with City policy and bylaws
- coordinate infrastructure and servicing requirements
- improve customer experience through clear guidance and early engagement
Start your project
Find application forms, requirements and guidance for your specific project type — including building permits, planning approvals, business licensing and engineering requirements.
Plan or apply for a development project
Related links
- Application forms
- Building Bylaw No. 3114, 2023 [PDF/398KB]
- Business Licence Bylaw [PDF/1.1MB]
- Development Cost Charges Bylaw [PDF/92KB]
- Development Procedures Bylaw No. 3106, 2023
- Downtown Courtenay Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw [PDF/1.3MB]
- Fill Placement and Soil Removal Bylaw [PDF/173KB]
- Official Community Plan
- Pesticide Use Bylaw [PDF/47KB]
- Road permits
- Sign Bylaw [PDF/1.1MB]
- Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw [PDF/11.4MB]
- Tree Protection Bylaw [PDF/425KB]
- Zoning Bylaw 2500, 2007 [PDF/4.9MB]