Development Variance Permits

This page was last reviewed on February 26, 2019.

Development variance permits can vary bylaw requirements pertaining to zoning, subdivision servicing, off-street parking, screening and landscaping, drainage and signs. Land use and density cannot be varied by a development variance permit.

Permits must be approved by Cumberland Council at a public meeting. Find out more about applying for a development variance permit.

Board of Variance

A person may apply to the Board of Variance if you believe that complying with the Zoning Bylaw, section 911(5) of the Local Government Act, or the Subdivision Serving Bylaw would cause you hardship.

Please contact Planning staff at 250-336-2291 for more information.

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