Development Services & Sustainability
The Department of Development Services and Sustainability oversees planning, subdivision, sustainability initiatives, building inspection and business license services. This department is responsible for ensuring that land and buildings are developed in an orderly and safe manner, taking into consideration social, environmental, economic and physical factors.
The Department of Development Services and Sustainability administers the following:
- Processing building and plumbing permits
- Evaluating business license applications (to ensure the proposals meet both Zoning Bylaws and Building Code)
- Processing amendments to the Official Community Plan and Land Use Regulation Bylaw
- Processing applications related to the development of land and buildings including development permits, development variance permits and approvals granted through the board of variance
- Issuing permits for signage and façade changes
Relevant development application forms are available on the Applications & Forms page:
- Development Application [PDF - 61 KB] (for Development Permits, Development Variance Permits, Subdivision, Temporary Commercial and/or Industrial Permits, Amendments to the Official Community Plan/Zoning Bylaw, Liquor License, and Rezoning applications). Please note that all applications and relevant documents should be submitted in PDF format.
- Building Permit Application [PDF - 108 KB] Please note that all applications and relevant documents should be submitted in PDF format.
- PlumbingApplication2011.pdf [PDF - 116 KB]
- Business License Application [PDF - 61 KB]
- Sandwich Board Sign Application [PDF - 82 KB]
- Advisory Planning Commission Review Schedule [PDF - 135 KB]
- Community Heritage Commission Review Schedule [PDF - 138 KB]
Staff are available to assist with inquiries regarding building permits and development within the city. Hard copies of Building Permit Applications and Land Development Applications can be submitted Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 p.m., First Floor, City Hall. Electronic copies of Building Permit Applications and Land Development Applications can also be submitted by email, sent to development@nelson.ca. When submitting applications, please ensure that you have provided the necessary attachments to ensure that the processing of applications is not delayed.
For information on developing outside of City limits, please contact the Department of Development Services at the Central Kootenay Regional District.
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