General Public
Welcome to the Development Services General Public website. Our goal is to provide you with an optimal level of information and service in order to make your experience a positive one. Here you will find the tools you need whether you are thinking about building a new home, renovating your current home, or have received notification of development in your community. Choose from the options below to find out what you need to permit your dreams.
New Home Construction - Turning your dreams into a reality can often be overwhelming. This is your guide to the requirements for changes to your home and property, whether your project is outright or conditional.
Home Renovations - Whether it’s a new deck where you can sit and enjoy the mountain view or a dormer to increase the light and floor area of your child’s bedroom, a home renovation project begins with your creative idea.
Notification - Have you received this postcard in the mail? If so, this is your place to find out more information about development in your area, and the Boards, Panels, and Commissions that govern them.
Workshops - Are you planning to renovate or redevelop your home in the City of Vancouver? Come to one our Community Workshops!
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