Development Variance Permit

A development variance permit (DVP) application is required when a property owner proposes a development that does not meet Zoning Bylaw regulations. DVP applications must be reviewed and approved by Council prior to issuance.

To determine whether a DVP is required for your proposed development, please review the Bylaw 180 - District of Lantzville Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020. If you have any questions about DVPs, please contact the District Office at planning@lantzville.ca. or by phone at 250-933-8093.

Application Fee

$1,000.00

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.

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. The applicant must provide a drawing outlining the proposed variance in comparison to Zoning Bylaw requirements (including measurements). For example, a site plan that shows both the setback permitted in the Zoning Bylaw and the requested new setback would be required for a setback variance application.

STEP 3 – Notice to Neighbours & Council Meeting

Once the application is reviewed, it will be referred to Council to vote on issuing the permit.

A notice will be mailed to all property owners within 60 metres of the subject property outlining the proposed variance. Any comments from the surrounding property owners will be included in the information package sent to Council.

STEP 4 – Approval of Development Variance Permit

If Council approves the application, staff will notify the applicant and provide a signed copy of the permit via email. The District office will then register the variance on the title of the subject property. The applicant may make a building permit application once the variance is approved.