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Minor Development Variance Permits

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 3 months (can be accessed through LTSA.ca)
  • Charges on Title - legal notations, covenants, Statutory Right Of Ways, etc.
  • Owners 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/does not comply with City Bylaws and Development Permit Guidelines
  • Site Plan

Additional Documents that may be required::

  • 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 A Minor Development Variance Permit

A Minor Development Variance Permit (MVP) is a Development Variance Permit that complies with Schedule “A” of the Delegation of Council Authority for the Issuance of Minor Development Variance Permits Bylaw.

MVPs may make changes to sign regulations, parking standards, building siting regulations, building height calculations, or landscape and fencing requirements that do not negatively impact neighbouring properties.

Whereas DVPs require approval by City Council following a public notification process, MVPs are issued by staff and do not require any notification.

Before You Start

Before you start, review the Development Variance Permits Applicant's Guide for more information on 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 you submit and pay for it. 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 fee payments must be made by Visa or Mastercard. A non-refundable 2.75% service fee will apply

Need More Help?

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