Application Forms & Guides

Prior to submitting an application, unless otherwise specified by City staff, a pre-application meeting is required. Pre-application meetings can be scheduled by emailing development@revelstoke.ca. A pre-application meeting will help identify any ‘Additional Submission Requirements’ as per this checklist. Please review the information pertaining to pre-application meetings on the City’s website. 

Official Community Plan Amendment

An City’s Official Community Plan (OCP) is a document that outlines a community's long-term vision for growth and development. It includes policies and guidelines related to land use, transportation, housing, environment, infrastructure, parks, economic development, and more. An OCP amendment application is required when a proposed development does not align with the objectives and policies outlined in the OCP or conform to the land use designation(s) of the OCP. An OCP amendment may be required to be accompanied by a Comprehensive Development Plan to guide complex future development and is required to be brought to Council for a decision. 

Prior to completing a Official Community Plan Amendment application, it is important to review the Official Community Plan Amendment Guide to understand the review process, timelines, and submission requirements.   

Please note that you must download the linked PDF forms in order to be able to utilize the fillable PDF function and sign

Zoning Bylaw Amendment

Zoning regulates the use and density of land by specifying the siting, size and dimensions of buildings and structures as well as site specific uses. Zoning also establishes and promotes minimum standards for health and safety as well as conveniences. Every property in Revelstoke has a legal zoning classification specifying the types of uses or activities that can take place on that property. In order to change zoning of a property or change the wording in the zoning bylaw, a Zoning Bylaw Amendment application is required. All Zoning Bylaw Amendment applications are required to be brought to Council for a decision. 

Prior to completing a Zoning Bylaw Amendment application, it is important to review the Zoning Bylaw Amendment Guide to understand the review process, timelines, and submission requirements.  

Please note that you must download the linked PDF forms in order to be able to utilize the fillable PDF function and sign

Development Permit

A Development Permit is a permit that specifies how development is to occur on a given parcel of land. Part 5 of the City’s Official Community Plan (OCP) designates certain areas, Development Permit Areas, where a development permit is required for any new development or redevelopment. Unless you qualify for an exemption under Section 5.1 of the Official Community Plan, all development within the City requires an issued Development Permit prior to any development. Some Development Permits are delegated to staff while others are required to go before Council for a decision to be rendered. See Section 12.6 of the Development Approval Procedures Bylaw for more information. 

Prior to completing a Development Permit application and submitting to the City, it is important to review the Development Permit Guide to understand the review process, timelines, and submission requirements. 

Please note that you must download the linked PDF forms in order to be able to utilize the fillable PDF function and sign

Development Variance Permit

A Development Variance Permit is a permit issued by Council that varies regulations of the City's Zoning Bylaw, Sign Bylaw, or Subdivision, Development & Servicing Bylaw. A Development Variance Permit cannot be applied for to vary the list of permitted uses within a zone or density. If an owner wishes to change the list of permitted uses in a zone or density permitted on their land, they must complete a Zoning Bylaw Amendment application. Some Development Variance Permits are delegated to staff while others are required to go before Council for a decision to be rendered. See Section 12.7 of the Development Approval Procedures Bylaw for more information. 

Prior to completing a Development Variance Permit application and submitting to the City, it is important to review the Development Variance Permit Guide to understand the review process, timelines, and submission requirements.

Please note that you must download the linked PDF forms in order to be able to utilize the fillable PDF function and sign

Heritage Alteration Permit

A Heritage Alteration Permit is a tool that enables the City to protect and preserve heritage character. A Heritage Alteration Permit (HAP) is required to alter or develop properties in a Heritage Conservation Area. The City can approve and issue the permit if the project is consistent with the Official Community Plan guidelines for heritage protection. Revelstoke Station Heritage Conservation Area has been established in the City’s Official Community Plan to preserve the notable heritage features and character of this area. Some Heritage Alteration Permits are delegated to staff while others are required to go before Council for a decision to be rendered. See Section 12.8 of the Development Approval Procedures Bylaw for more information.

Prior to completing a Heritage Alteration Permit application and submitting to the City, it is important to review the Heritage Alteration Permit Guide to understand the review process, timelines, and submission requirements.

Please note that you must download the linked PDF forms in order to be able to utilize the fillable PDF function and sign

Temporary Use Permit

A Temporary Use Permit is an approval from Council for a temporary land use to occur that does not conform to one of the permitted uses in the City’s Zoning Bylaw. The Temporary Use Permit can contain very detailed requirements such as indicating the buildings that can be used, the time frame of the permit, and other conditions. A Temporary Use Permit is required to be brought to Council for a decision. 

Prior to completing a Temporary Use Permit application and submitting to the City, it is important to review the Temporary Use Permit Guide to understand the review process, timelines, and submission requirements.

Please note that you must download the linked PDF forms in order to be able to utilize the fillable PDF function and sign

Subdivision

Subdivision is the legal mechanism used to create new, titled parcels of land and to adjust existing property lines. Subdivisions, excluding those that are only the consolidation of lots on the same legal plan, must be approved by the City of Revelstoke Approving Officer prior to registration with the Land Title Office. 

Prior to completing a Subdivision application and submitting to the City, it is important to review the Subdivision Guide to understand the review process, timelines, and submission requirements.

Please note that you must download the linked PDF forms in order to be able to utilize the fillable PDF function and sign

Floodplain Exemption

If your property falls within the designated floodplain, an exemption may be required if you intend to build with a floor elevation lower than the Flood Construction Level, or within the Floodplain Setback. Applicable regulations can be found in Section 5.12 of the Zoning Bylaw. Floodplain Exemptions are required to go before Council for a decision and need to be supported by a report from a qualified professional.

Prior to completing a Floodplain Exemption application, a pre-application meeting with staff is required.    

Please note that you must download the linked PDF forms in order to be able to utilize the fillable PDF function and sign

Road Closure

For Applicants that are seeking to close a portion of City road right-of-way and purchase the closed road allowance, submission of a formal Road Closure Application is required. Road closure applications follow provisions of the Local Government Act and Community Charter with respect to advertising and ensuring that adjacent landowners are aware of the road closure. 

Prior to completing a Road Closure Application, a pre-application meeting with staff is required. 

Please note that you must download the linked PDF forms in order to be able to utilize the fillable PDF function and sign

Discharge of a Registered Instrument

For Applicants that are seeking to discharge a registered encumbrance from their title to which the City is a party (i.e. restrictive covenants, statutory right-of-way’s), an application must be made to the Development Services department. For these applications, a pre-application meeting with staff is not typically required. 

Please note that you must download the linked PDF forms in order to be able to utilize the fillable PDF function and sign