As mentioned in previous updates, on April 13th Council gave final adoption to the proposed Development Application Procedures Bylaw.

The proposed Bylaw adds to existing development and application types under staff approval authority (such as additions of 200 m2 or less or R1 Zone subdivision) to streamline the processing of additional development forms and concentrate Council authority on larger scale, higher-impact developments, while maintaining design control in accordance with the City’s Development Permit Area guidelines as established in the Official Community Plan (OCP). To ensure coverage of unique scenarios, staff retain the discretion to refer any application delegated to staff under the proposed bylaw to Council. Applicants similarly retain the full right to appeal a staff decision to Council.

Additional information can be found in the full report by City staff.