Whether you are building a deck, opening a business, subdividing land, or proposing a larger development, this page will help you understand what approvals are required and where to start.
Development services includes planning approvals, building permits, engineering requirements, and business licensing.
How the development process works
Confirm requirements
Submit application
Staff review
Decision
Permit issuance
Start by selecting the option below
Choose the option that best describes your project:
Examples include:
Decks
Secondary suites
Accessory buildings
Garage conversions
Interior renovations
Demolition
Visit Building Services to learn about permits, inspections, and construction requirements.
Examples include:
Rezoning
Official community plan amendments
Subdivision
Development permits
Development variance permits
Visit Planning and land use to learn about policies, application requirements, and whether a pre-application meeting is required.