A Development Variance Permit (DVP) may be applied for in order to vary certain regulations of the City of Port Coquitlam’s Zoning Bylaw, Parking and Development Management Bylaw, Subdivision Servicing Bylaw or Sign Bylaw.
A DVP cannot vary the use or density from what is specified by bylaw or a flood plain specification. Please refer to the rezoning process for proposed use or density changes.
Other application processes
Other application processes – such as Official Community Plan Amendment, rezoning or subdivision applications or Development Permit (form and character) applications – may run concurrently, but separate applications are required for each process.
Get Started
To apply for a Development Variance Permit, you must submit a complete application and fees. A detailed checklist of required materials is included in the Development Variance Permit Application form. Staff are only able to accept complete applications.
Approval Process
The appointed Planning File Manager will circulate the application to staff in other departments and any other applicable outside agencies. The primary contact will be notified about any requests for information or revisions. Enquiries about the status of the application should be directed to the Planning File Manager.
If a development variance permit application does not comply with submission requirements or if additional information is required for its assessment, a written response from the Planning File Manager will be provided listing resubmission requirements.
Resubmissions which fully address all identified issues and information requirements will proceed in a timely manner through the application review process. All materials responding to resubmission requirements must be provided by the applicant in one comprehensive resubmission to the File Manager unless otherwise stipulated by the File Manager.
Development Variance Permits may be considered by Council or the Director of Development Services for approval as determined by Planning staff. The Director of Development Services has delegated authority to approve minor DVPs that comply with the criteria and guidelines outlined in the Delegation of Authority Bylaw.