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Change of Use Exemptions for Permitted Uses

Land Use Bylaw Amendment 21/015 exempts some Permitted Uses in prescribed
commercial districts from a Change of Use Development Permit.

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Checklists
  • Accessory structure (residential garage) development permit application checklist (Updated Aug. 2021)
  • Addition to single-family residential development permit application checklist (Updated Dec. 2015)
  • Amendment application checklist (Updated Dec. 2015)
  • Basement suite development permit application checklist (Updated Dec. 2015)
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