A pre-application meeting helps you understand what is required before you submit a formal application.
Whether you are a homeowner exploring options or a development team preparing a large project, this meeting gives you clarity early in the process. It helps identify potential issues, confirm the right applications, and outline next steps.
Pre-application meetings are advisory only and do not guarantee approval.
Why request a pre-application meeting?
A pre-application meeting allows you to:
Confirm which applications are required
Understand submission requirements
Identify technical studies that may be needed
Discuss applicable policies and bylaws
Reduce delays during formal review
Ask questions before investing further time and resources
Early conversations save time and reduce uncertainty.
The applicant or registered professional is responsible for submitting complete and consistent materials. Applications with significant inconsistencies may be returned without review.
Please submit materials in PDF format at least one week before the meeting.
Required:
Written summary of the proposal including:
Proposed application type (i.e. subdivision, OCP or zoning amendment,)
Civic address and legal description and PID
Current zoning
Existing use of the property
Key elements of what is being proposed (e.g., number and type of buildings, height and number of storeys, timelines, etc.)
Current land survey prepared by a BC Land Surveyor
Preliminary site plan
This drawing shows how your project fits on the property, where services connect, and whether it complies with zoning bylaws, and any existing easements and statutory right of ways.
