Development Permit

Development Permits

The District’s Official Community Plan designates 11 development permit areas in Lantzville. A Development Permit application may be required prior to subdivision, construction or landscaping works on your property.

The authority to issue certain types of Development Permits is delegated to the Director of Planning & Community Services. Development Permits that are not delegated to the Director, including Form & Character Development permits, will be presented to Council for consideration of issuance.

Development Permits are valid for a period of up to two years from the date of issuance and may impose certain conditions and requirements on development. For example, the Development Permit may require covenants to be registered on title or may require development to take place in accordance with geotechnical and environmental assessments.

Is My Property in a Development Permit Area?

You can use the District’s interactive web map to search for your property and determine if it falls within a development permit area. You can also contact Planning & Community Services for assistance by e-mail at planning@lantzville.ca. or by phone at 250-933-8093.

Application Fee

Form & Character (DPA 8 or DPA 9): $1,500.00

Other Development Permit: $500.00

Application Requirements

Development Permit application requirements vary based on the type of Development Permit Area.

Please submit a Development Permit pre-consultation request on Cloudpermit for more information or contact Planning & Community Services for assistance by e-mail at planning@lantzville.ca. or by phone at 250-933-8093.

Application Process

STEP 1 – Make a Pre-Consultation Request on Cloudpermit

Register an account on Cloudpermit and submit your request. Staff will confirm application requirements specific to your property.

STEP 2 – Submit your Application on Cloudpermit

Staff will confirm that the required application materials have been provided and are compliant with District bylaws. Staff will contact the applicant if there are any deficiencies.

STEP 3 – Application Referrals and Final Review

The application may be referred to internal departments and external agencies for review and comment. The referral period is typically 3 weeks. Please note that if a Site Disclosure Statement is required under the provincial contamination sites legislation, the District will not be able to issue the Development Permit until it is authorized to do so by the provincial government. The owner may also be responsible for site remediation.

STEP 4 – Approval of Development Permit

Where authority is delegated to the Director of Planning, the Director will issue the Development Permit provided that the application complies with District bylaws and the Development Permit Guidelines.

Where authority is not delegated (Form and Character), the application will be presented to Council for consideration of issuance.

The typical timeline for a final decision on issuance of the Development Permit is 2-3 weeks after the referral period for delegated authority and 2-3 months after the referral period where Council approval is required. Issuance of a Development Permit may be delayed if additional information or revisions are required.

STEP 5 – Issuance

In accordance with the Local Government Act, once a Development Permit has been issued, a Notice of Permit will be registered on the title of the subject property.