Flow Charts

The flowcharts available here are intended to provide an overview of the application process for a variety of permits issued by Development Services. A detailed written explanation is provided at each of the “More Information” links below.

One and Two Family Dwellings – Outright (77kb)
New one and two family dwellings which do not require relaxations or conditional approvals are issued combined Development/Building Permits. The review process usually takes only a few weeks, but times can vary depending on the volume of applications and staffing levels.

New one and two family dwellings which require by-law relaxations or conditional approvals are reviewed in the Director of Planning decision stream. More Information ›››

Director of Planning (DoP) (24kb)
As mentioned above, some one and two family dwelling applications follow the DoP development review and decision process, along with:

• multi-family dwellings,
• many small commercial, and
• most industrial applications.

The added complexity of the projects results in a more involved review. Processing times for all types of applications are reviewed and projected at the beginning of every month. Times may vary according to application volume and staff workload. Current processing times can be found at the Enquiry Centre or by calling any Development Services Department staff. More Information ›››

A separate Building Application must be submitted, in addition to the Development Application. Most of the projects listed above would follow the Non-Certified Professional (26kb) process for Building Permits.

Development Permit Board (DPB) (25kb)
The DPB approves development applications which, because of their size, significance, complexity or impact on the community, require the most rigorous review process. The DPB review process includes the preparation of a comprehensive staff report to the Board and, more often than not, a non-regulatory “stamp of approval” from the Urban Design Panel midway through the process. As is the case with DoP applications, processing times vary. More Information ›››

As with the DoP process, a Building Application must be submitted in addition to the Development Application. Many, but not all of these applications, would be reviewed in the Certified Professional (25kb) stream for Building Permits. More Information ›››

Additional Flowcharts Related to Development

DPB Decisions with Heritage Density Transfer (26kb)
More information on Heritage Conservation Program, Heritage Incentives, Transfer of Density ›››

Heritage Revitalisation Agreements (22kb)
More information on Heritage Conservation Program, Heritage Incentives, Transfer of Density ›››

Rezoning with Heritage Density Transfer (26kb)
More information on Rezoning ›››

Strata Conversion (31kb)
More information ›››

Subdivision (31kb)
More information ›››

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