Development Variance Permit Applications

Before you start, check the zoning to understand the rules that guide what you can build and where it can go.Zoning Information

How to Prepare to Apply:

Required Documentation for All Applications:

  • Title Search - dated within the last three months (can be accessed through LTSA.ca)
  • Charges on Title - legal notations, covenants, statutory rights-of way, etc.
  • Owner Authorization - signed by all owners
  • BC Company Summary - if the property is owned in a company name
  • Site Disclosure Statement - identifying and disclosing sites that may be contaminated (can be accessed through the BC Provincial website)
  • Letter of Intent - description of development and how/why it complies or does not comply with City bylaws and development permit guidelines
  • Site Plan

Additional Documents for New Freestanding Signs:

  • Building Plans - including colour elevations and colour/materials legend for all form and character development permits
  • Colour Landscape - where landscaped areas are 100 m² or larger, the plan must be prepared and sealed by a landscape architect and include Schedule L and cost estimates

Note: Additional documentation may be required, depending on the scope of work to be done.

Apply Online

 

Apply for Development Variance Permit Application 

Development variance permits are issued by City Council to vary standards imposed in a bylaw that conflict with characteristics of a project. Some of the requirements that could be varied by a development permit can be found in these bylaws:

A development variance application cannot:

  • vary the allowed density
  • permit a non-conforming use

Before You Start

Before you start, review the Development Variance Permits Applicant's Guide for more information on the application process and documentation expectations for your application.

You must have a MyCity profile to apply online. If you don't have one yet, you can create one here.

Once you start the application you will have 30 days to submit it. Your application will be saved to your MyCity profile until it has been submitted and paid for. You can access it by logging into MyCity, then clicking on the In Progress Applications button at the top of the Registered Accounts page.

Application fees must be paid by Visa or Mastercard. A non-refundable 2.75% credit card convenience fee will apply.

Need More Help?

Having trouble with your application? Please call 250-828-3561 or email planning@kamloops.ca for assistance.