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
Access services and application information
For project-specific information, application forms, and “where do I start” guidance, visit:
Visit the Development Service homepage
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]