Development Permits

A Development Permit is required to guide the design, form, character, and environmental impact of a project. Several areas within the City are designated Development Permit Areas. In these areas, a Development Permit must be obtained before proceeding with new development. 

Development Permit Areas apply to properties located in:

  • Close proximity to a stream or creek
  • The Ground Oriented Zone
  • The ‘Moodyville’ precinct, 'Harbourside Waterfront' precinct, 'Harry Jerome Neighbourhood Lands’ precinct, and the 'Shipyards' precinct

If your proposal is within one of the areas above, please click on the applicable area(s) below for more details and to review the relevant guidelines.

Guidelines for low density homes in the City.
Guidelines for more ground-oriented, energy efficient development in the City.
Guidelines to control the impact of development on fish bearing streams in the City.
We're building a new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre (HJCRC) in the heart of central Lonsdale.
A four-phase mixed-use development being shaped by development permit guidelines to control its form and character, and also to regulate the look and feel of the public area.
The Shipyards is a popular destination, public space located on the scenic City waterfront, surrounded by restaurants, cafes, shops and services.

Development Permit Guidelines also apply to third party rooftop antenna systems: 

 

Contact Us

For general questions, please contact us at permitinquiry@cnv.org or call 604-982-WORK (9675).

If you have an active Development Permit application, please contact the planner working on your project directly.

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