Volunteer Opportunity
We are currently accepting applications to volunteer on the Advisory Planning Commission. For information on the Commission's membership, procedures, and purpose please see the Commission's establishing bylaw.
Eligibility criteria: To be appointed to the Commission, you must be an Esquimalt resident.
Term length: 2 years, beginning January 1, 2027, and concluding December 31, 2028.
Meeting schedule: The Advisory Planning Commission typically meets on the third Tuesday of the month, at 7:00 PM.
Download the application form
Applications are open until November 5, 2026, and can be submitted via email to advisory.committees@esquimalt.ca, dropped off in-person, or mailed to Municipal Hall:
Corporate Services
1229 Esquimalt Road
Esquimalt BC V9A 3P1
Questions? Contact us at advisory.committees@esquimalt.ca or (250) 414-7177.
The Advisory Planning Commission (APC) was established 1997 to advise Council on:
- land use matters, community planning, and proposed bylaws
- rezoning, official community plan amendment, and development permit applications
Membership
The APC consists of seven Esquimalt community members, who are appointed by Council. Council may appoint three members of the Commission, who hold design qualifications (e.g. architects, landscape architects, and design consultants).
Establishing Bylaw
Download the Advisory Planning Commission Bylaw.
Agendas and Minutes
The Commission typically meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, at 7:00 PM.
View the current Agendas and Minutes on our Legistar site and the Archived Minutes & Agendas from 2016 to 2020.