Volunteer opportunity
We are currently accepting applications to volunteer on the Board of Variance. For information on the Commission's membership, procedures, and purpose please see the Board's establishing bylaw.
Term length: 3 years, beginning January 1, 2027, and concluding December 31, 2029.
Meeting schedule: Meetings are held on an as-needed basis.
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 Board of Variance is a three-member committee which is appointed by Council.
The Board of Variance:
- reviews requests for minor variances to the siting, dimensions, or size of a building
- considers variances, if property owners believe that compliance with the Zoning Bylaw would cause them hardship
- cannot consider variances that will affect land use or density
- can only make a decision on an application, after the owners or tenants of the subject property and parcels adjacent to the subject property are notified
- makes decisions, which are final and cannot be overturned by Council
For more information on the Board, including establishment, membership and Board procedures, please see the Board of Variance's establishing bylaw - Bylaw No. 2831.
The Board of Variance is formed and operates according to provisions of Division 15 of the Local Government Act.