A Development and Land Use Application may need to be submitted for any proposed development within Colwood so the proposal can be reviewed against the City’s plans, polices, and bylaws. Use the links below to learn more about the different types of Development and Land Use applications.
Types of Applications
Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment
An OCP amendment amendment is the process of legally changing the land use designation on a property through an amending bylaw.
Rezoning
Rezoning Applications are used to amend the zoning classification of a property from its current classification as outlined in the Land Use Bylaw No. 151.
Subdivision
Subdivision is the process of dividing existing land parcels into new parcels or changing existing property boundaries. There are various different forms of subdivision
Development Permit
A Development Permit (DP) regulates and guides proposed developments to ensure they meet the policies and objectives of the Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw and other required bylaw regulations.
Development Variance Permit
A Development Variance Permit (DVP) allows certain bylaw regulations to be ‘varied’ or relaxed, such as building setbacks, height, parking requirements, or site coverage.
Board of Variance
The BOV reviews applications and makes decisions on minor variances to the Colwood Land Use Bylaw when it is illustrated by the applicant that compliance would cause undue hardship.
Temporary Use Permit
A Temporary Use Permit (TUP) is an approval from Council for a temporary land use that does not conform to the Land Use Bylaw.
Sign Permit
Sign Permits authorize new signs and the alteration of existing signs within the City of Colwood.
Application Links and References
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the types of development and land use applications, the application process, or development activity, please contact the Planning department at 250-294-8153 or planning@colwood.ca.