Development Application Package
Planning a development project, subdivision, rezoning, or land use change within the District of Hope? This package provides the forms, checklists, and supporting information required for a variety of development-related applications.
Development applications help ensure proposed projects align with the District's Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw, development objectives, and applicable provincial regulations.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Before submitting an application, applicants are encouraged to:
Review the applicable zoning and Official Community Plan designations for the property.
Discuss the proposal with Planning staff to better understand application requirements.
Gather supporting documentation, plans, and technical studies that may be required.
Review applicable fees, policies, and bylaws.
Ensure all information submitted is complete to avoid delays in processing.
APPLICATION TYPES
This package may be used for:
Development Permits
Development Variance Permits
Zoning Amendment Applications
Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Applications
Subdivision Applications
Other development-related applications as determined by the District
DOCUMENTS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
Development Application Form
Development Application Checklist
Owner's Authorization to Assign an Agent Form
Site Plan Requirements
Applicable Bylaws, Policies, and Guidelines
Fee Information
Depending on the nature of the proposal, additional information may be required, including site plans, title searches, surveys, environmental assessments, geotechnical reports, architectural drawings, or other supporting documentation.
NEED HELP?
If you have questions about development application requirements, the application process, or your proposed project, please contact the District of Hope Community Development Department before submitting your application.
For planning and development inquiries, please contact: planning@hope.ca.
For building permit and building inspection inquiries, please contact: dlepitre@hope.ca
Phone: (604) 869-5671
District of Hope Town Hall
325 Wallace Street, Hope, BC