The Official Community Plan (OCP) identifies twelve Development Permit Areas within Esquimalt.

Properties within these Development Permit Areas require a Development Permit to be issued by Council, for any new development or redevelopment.

Development Permits:

• Provide guidelines for the exterior form and character of developments, including landscaping (DPAs 3, 4, 5, 6)
• Protect the natural environment (DPA 1)
• Protect development from hazardous conditions (DPA 2)
• Establish objectives for energy conservation and greenhouse gas reduction (DPA 7)
• Establish objectives for water conservation (DPA 8)
• Provide guidelines for specific locations in Esquimalt (DPAs 9, 10, 11,12). Once approved, Development Permits are binding for current and future owners of the property.

Resources:

Download a Development Permit Application.

Download a Green Building Checklist.

Download the Development Application Procedures and Fees Bylaw (No.2791).

Learn more about Energy-Efficient New Homes.

Find Development Services contacts.