Board of Variance

The Board of Variance consists of three Council appointed members and functions independently of Council.

The Board of Variance deals with:

• Undue hardship caused by: a) Zoning Bylaw regulation related to the siting, size, or dimension of a building; and b) the prohibition against structural additions or alterations to a legal non-conforming use.

• Development that is minor in nature.

The Board also deals with matters related to land use, density limits, parking variances or landscape variances, but cannot vary the use or density provisions of the bylaw.

2025 Board of Variance Meeting Schedule

Agendas and Minutes for the Board of Variance meetings can be found here.

How To Apply

Please click here for the Board of Variance Application Form.

For an assessment on what applies to your proposal, please make an appointment with Planning Services staff.