The Planning Section of the Community Development Department is responsible for land use planning and review and approval of applications, and environmental initiatives.
The Department handles re-zonings, Development Permits, Development Variance Permits, Official Community Plan amendments, Subdivisions, Agricultural Land Reserve applications, and liquor license administration. Its mandate is to provide quality "one-stop" service to customers and to work actively with customers to find solutions and solve problems. This Department tackles emerging planning issues, identifying and exploring trends and issues, developing forecasts, and proposing and assessing policy responses. It is also responsible for the Official Community Plan which is the blueprint for land development for the future.
Short-Term Rentals Now Permitted
Our Zoning Bylaw has been updated to allow short-term rentals (like Airbnb & Vrbo) in the District of Hope. Both guest units (a room in your home) and full dwelling unit rentals are now permitted in several zones.
See our Short-Term Rentals Guide to learn about requirements, permitted zones, and how to get licensed.
Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing Update
Our Zoning Bylaw has been updated to address small scale multi-unit housing changes. See our information guide to understand the changes.
You can view the new SSMUH (RS-1) Zone here.
2024 Interim Housing Needs Report
Contacts
All planning and development inquiries should be directed to planning@hope.ca.
All building inquiries should be directed to dlepitre@hope.ca.
| Director of Community Development | Robin Beukens |
| Planner III | Christian Parr |
| Planner I | Benjamin Carr |
| Planning Assistant | Lana Taylor |
| Building Inspector | Don Lepitre |