Development in Delta is guided by the City's bylaws and policies and subject to approval processes that may involve external agencies. Application processes are outlined in Delta's Development Application Procedures Bylaw and supplemented by provincial requirements in the Local Government Act as well as development approvals in other government jurisdictions.
Application Process Guides
Application process guides for established or common types of projects and proposals are provided below:
- Liquor Licence Applications
- Multi-Unit Residential Rezoning and Development Permit
- Single Detached Residential Rezoning and Subdivision
- Neighbourhood Rezoning by Petition
- Temporary Use Permit
- See Rezoning page for general information on rezoning processes
- See Subdividing & Stratifying page for general information on subdivision processes
- See Variances page for information on Development Variance Permits and the Board of Variance
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Development Applications
A number of development applications may be required to allow your proposed development. While Delta can refer certain applications directly to external governments or agencies for comment or approval, others are required to be submitted by the property owner directly to that authority. See below for further information.