Temporary Use Permit

What is a Temporary Use Permit?

A Temporary Use Permit (TUP) is an approval from Council for a temporary land use that does not conform to the Colwood Land Use Bylaw, 1989 in accordance with Part 14, Division 8 of the Local Government Act. A TUP may be issued for up to three years and can only be renewed once by Council for an additional three years.

A TUP may do one or more of the following:

Allow a temporary use not permitted by the Colwood Land Use Bylaw, 1989
Specify conditions under which the use may be carried out (e.g., securities for site works are typically required as a condition of approval on TUPs)
Allow and regulate the construction of buildings or structures in respect of the use for which the permit is issued

When is a Temporary Use Permit Required?

A Temporary Use Permit is used when a use is not permitted by the Colwood Land Use Bylaw, 1989, and is only proposed for a period of time. To permanently change a permitted use, a Rezoning is required.

Temporary Use Permit Process

Review the steps below to understand how Temporary Use Permit applications are processed.

Image	Step 1: Submit Your Application Submit a Development and Land Use Application online with all minimum application requirements attached as referenced in the Application Checklist. If attachments exceed 25 MB, documents may be sent separately by email to planning@colwood.ca
Image	Step 2: Application Review & Fees Staff will review the submission for completeness and issue a fee slip for the application payment. Refer to the Fees and Charges Bylaw, 1603, 2016  for applicable fees.
Image	Step 3: Technical Review Staff will review application for compliance with applicable bylaws, plans and policies. Application will be referred to relevant internal departments and external parties for comment.
Image	Step 4: Address Review Comments Staff will provide comments for the applicant to address following internal and external application review. Additional rounds of comments of resubmissions of documents may be required.
Image	Step 5: Community Engagement & Notification Sign Applicants must conduct community engagement and post a Development Notification Sign on the property throughout the review process. A sign template will be provided. See Colwood Land Use Application Procedures Bylaw, 1998 for more details.
Image	Step 6: Staff Report Presentation Once the application is deemed ready, staff will prepare a report outlining the proposal and providing a recommendation to Committee and Council.
Image	Step 7: Planning and Land Use Committee Review The application will be presented to the Planning and Land Use Committee. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend to answer questions.
Image	Step 8: Public Notification Prior to Council introduction, property owners within 100 metres of the site will be notified and invited to provide feedback. See Colwood Land Use Application Procedures Bylaw for more details.
Image	Step 9: External Public Notice Notice of the application will be published on the City's website and in the newspaper at least seven days prior to Council meeting for public feedback.
Image	Step 10: Council Decision Council will consider Planning and Land Use Committee recommendations. Staff or applicant may need to answer questions and public may provide input. Council may approve, defer, or deny the Committee recommendation.
Image	Step 11: Permit Issuance If approved, the TUP will be issued and registered on the property's State of Title. Permits are valid for up to three years and may be renewed once with Council approval.
Image	Step 12: Next Steps Once TUP is completed, applicant may proceed with additional applications as required. The TUP may include conditions that require follow up prior to further permit issuance.

Ready to Apply?

Once you are ready to apply, ensure you have completed the  TUP Application Checklist, and submit the online  Development and Land Use Application form.

Contact Us

If you have any additional questions about Temporary Use Permits, please contact the Planning department at 250-294-8153 or planning@colwood.ca.