Development Applications

Current Development Applications

The Development Applications Map helps provide information about current applications we are processing. We cannot guarantee that the information on the map is always fully up-to-date. Please contact the City to confirm information for specific applications.

Open Map

The information delivered on this interactive web map (the “web map”) is provided as a public service by the City of Campbell River (“City”) on the terms set out below. In return for the City granting access to the city web map, the person (the “User”) accessing this service agrees to and accepts these Terms of Use.

Campbell River City Web Map is supplied on an “as is, where is” basis. The City assumes no obligation or liability for the use of the web map by any person and makes no representations or promises regarding the completeness or accuracy of this web map, or its fitness for a particular purpose. The web map may contain errors. Campbell River City Web Map represents a one-time capture of information as it exists at the time the information is transferred to the web map. It does not necessarily include the ongoing updates or corrections to the source databases maintained by the City or other agencies and included for the City’s internal purposes. This map is intended for general references only and must not in any way be interpreted to be legal nor be used to establish legal lot sizes or dimensions. Legal information or descriptions must be obtained directly from the City of Campbell River through a visit to City Hall at 301 St. Ann’s Road in Campbell River.

The User will use this web map for only the User’s own internal business operations, and personal purposes and may not re-sell, sublicense, or operate a service bureau using the City of Campbell River Web Map, or otherwise reproduce, publish or disseminate the web map for commercial purposes, without the prior written consent of the City.

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In using the City of Campbell River Web Map, the User agrees to indemnify the City and its officers, employees and agents from and against all losses, claims, demands, actions, payments, expenses, suits and damages (including any damages that are direct, indirect, special or consequential ), whether or not cause by the negligence of the City of Campbell River.

Development Resources Variances

City of Campbell River staff are here to help you with your development proposal, whether you want a pre-application meeting to help you prepare, or you just need a question answered.

Application Process

The application process for any project can seem difficult and intimidating. To help guide you, we've created an overview and compiled useful resources. In addition, staff are always available to walk you through any process.

Application Requirements

For all applications must meet minimum submission requirements. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed.

To avoid delays, prior to submitting any new application documents to the City, contact planning@campbellriver.ca to review submission requirements and next steps.

Pre-Application Meeting

A pre-application meeting is required for all almost all applications to expedite application timelines and get internal comments to applicants in a timely manner. A $450 fee applies to pre-application meetings.

More information on pre-application meetings can be found in the Development Applications Procedures And Delegation Bylaw 3955, 2024 [PDF/450KB].

Submission Meeting

The following applications are exempt from pre-application meetings:

Development Variance Application seeking variance to Zoning Bylaw, 3250, 2006 [PDF/7.3MB]
Environmental Development Permit only pertaining to Eagles and Great Blue Herons nests, and setbacks to defined ditches
Hazardous Development Permit pertaining to Flood, Wildfire, and Steep Slopes
Minor Form and Character Development Permits for one to nine units.

Applications that are not required to have a pre-application meeting are required to have a submission meeting to review the project submission requirements. There is no fee associated with this meeting.

Submission Documents

Application Fees

Development applications may have associated fees. These fees are outlined in the 3856 Development Applications Procedures Bylaw, 2022 Consolidated to Bylaw 3943, 2024 [PDF/450KB]. For a complete list of application fees, see Schedule A: Development Application Fees [PDF/450KB].

Review and Approval Process

Once you submit your application, it enters the review process. The application review and approval process includes four stages. In general, it can take between 12 and 16 weeks to process development applications, though it may take longer. You can help shorten the processing time by ensuring you submit a complete and correct application.

Application Received

Once staff receive an application, they review it to ensure that it meets the City’s Development Permit requirements. If staff deem the application is complete, they forward it to circulation. This stage takes approximately two weeks.

Circulation

We circulate your application package to internal and external agencies for review. Then, we compile the comments and notify you if any issues are found. This stage takes approximately four weeks.

Council

Once we've finished circulating your application, City staff draft a report to Council. This report assesses the compliance of your application with our development permit guidelines. Council reviews and considers the application. This stage takes approximately three weeks but can take longer if your application requires multiple readings to Council or a Public Hearing.