Planning

Planning Inquiries 

For basic planning inquiries such as:

      • Zoning and land use questions
      • Permit application status
      • Property-specific development regulations
      • Setback and height restrictions for properties
      • Business licensing in relation to property use

Please direct your questions to: planning@northcowichan.ca

 

For more specialized queries related to:

      • Long-term community visioning and strategic planning
      • Community development initiatives
      • Area or neighborhood-specific plans
      • Policy development related to land use, transportation, and public spaces
      • Public engagement and consultation related to broad planning projects

 Please direct your questions to: communityplanning@northcowichan.ca

 

Community Planning 

  • If you are interested in growth management, development goals and strategic policies for the Municipality as well as for individual neighbourhoods and special study areas
  • If you need information on the Official Community Plan, University Village Local Area Plan, Crofton Community Local Area Plan or other similar plans
  • If you would like to find information on local Studies, Publications or Reports

Development Planning

  • If you need information on the zoning for your property, and how it affects what uses you can conduct on the property and what buildings or structures can be constructed
  • If you wish to build or redevelop your property, information on the appropriate application and approval processes
  • If your proposed development is not permitted under the current land use regulations, what application and approval processes are required
  • If you need information on how development applications are processed and how applications are presented to Municipal Council
  • If you want to find out about a development that is proposed in your neighbourhood or want to know what kind of development may take place in your neighbourhood

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