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1. How do I apply for a Dwelling Development Permit?

To apply for a dwelling the following must be submitted for approval:

• Development Permit Application Form [insert application link]
• Site Plan drawn to scale showing the legal description of the site, dimensions of property, the location of the home on the property, the front, rear and side yard setbacks, and access to and from the site [link to example]
• Building Plans (blueprints) including floorplans, elevations, and cross sections [link to example]
• Application fee per Schedule C of Fees and Charges Bylaw [insert fees & charges bylaw link]

*Note that a Development Permit is not a Building Permit. In addition to a Development Permit and prior to construction or locating a home on your property a Building Permit must be obtained. Information on applying for a Building Permit and other Safety Codes Permits (plumbing, gas, electrical, private sewage disposal, etc.) can be found here. [insert building permit page link]

2. How do I find out the Zoning of my property?

The County’s online interactive map is a great place to find out all sorts of information about your property. Once you find your property on the map, click on it and a pop-up window will display a host of information including the zoning of the parcel. You can also click on the zoning code to see the regulations for the zoning district including the setbacks required for your new dwelling from the front, sides and rear property lines. Further information on how to use the interactive map can be found here. [link to map tutorial]