Development Permit Application

NOW ACCEPTING DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS!

There are two parts to your permit application process. Find the required application forms and relevant documents below.

As we cannot accept or process incomplete applications, before submitting, we strongly suggest you talk to our Area Planner about your proposal.

Effective November 18, 2024: The District is introducing a fully digitized, online Pre-Application service. This will facilitate a high-level cross departmental review to assist with more complete and aligned formal applications.    At this time, Pre-Application services apply to 4 – 8 storey multi-family and townhouse projects, with more Development application types to come.   More information on the new Pre-Application process can be found here.

Application Requirements:

Prior to your application submission, please review the Digital Submission Requirements here.

• Submit the completed Application Request Forms via email to planning@saanich.ca
• You will receive instructions on how to submit your full digital application.
  
  
• Once your application request has been reviewed, you will receive an email outlining steps to submit your full application, MySaanich Access Code and Project Folder Number(s) (required for use of your MySaanich account).
  The full application requirements are outlined below in Application Documents.
• Pay the application fee
  
  • Through your MySaanich account via credit card*
  • Pay in person at the Municipal Hall via cheque, cash, debit and credit card* 

• A 2.4% surcharge is applicable for credit card payments
  

• Upon receipt of payment your application will be prepared for circulation with applicable internal departments and external agencies.

If you have any questions or require assistance regarding your digital application submission, please contact planning@saanich.ca

Application Request Forms

• Development Application
• Owner's Authorization
• Rezoning / OCP Amendment / Development Permit / Development Permit Amendment Application Form 
  or Development Variance Permit Application
• See the Fee Schedule

Application Documents

• Rezoning/OCP Amendment/Development Permit/Development Permit Amendment Submission Requirements 
  or Development Variance Permit Submission Requirements

• Building Code Information Sheet
• Stormwater Management Statement
• Stormwater Statement Examples
• Sustainability Statement
• BC Energy & Zero Carbon Step Code Information for Applicants FAQ sheet

Information:

• Guidelines to Public Meetings
• Sustainability Statement Guidelines
• Development Application Plan Sample
• Tree Protection Bylaw
• EV Infrastructure Technical Bulletin
• BC Energy & Zero Carbon Step Code

Please note:

• As of June 12, 2023 the District of Saanich's Tenant Assistance Policy applies to rezoning applications where five or more tenant-occupied dwelling units are being permanently vacated. Please visit saanich.ca/TAP for more information.