Streamside Development Permit

NOW ACCEPTING DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS!

There are two parts to your permit application process. Find the required application forms and relevant documents below.

As we cannot accept or process incomplete applications, before submitting, we strongly suggest you talk to our Area Planner about your proposal.

There are two parts to your permit application process. Find your forms and documents below.

Application Requirements:

Prior to your application submission, please review the Digital Submission Requirements here.

The full application requirements are outlined below in Application Documents.

Step 1

• Email planning@saanich.ca to receive instructions on how to submit your full digital application.

Step 2

• Once your full application submission has been submitted, you will receive an email outlining next steps to create your MySaanich account and to pay your application fees.
• Paying your application fee
  
  • Through your MySaanich account via credit card*
  • Pay in person at the Municipal Hall via cheque, cash, debit and credit card* 

• A 2.4% surcharge is applicable for credit card payments
  

• Upon receipt of payment your application will be prepared for circulation with applicable internal departments and external agencies.

If you have any questions or require assistance regarding your digital application submission, please contact planning@saanich.ca

Application Documents

• Development Application
• Owner’s Authorization

• Streamside Application Form
• Streamside Application Submission Requirements
• Election to Conduct a Riparian Areas Regulation Assessment
• Fee Schedule

Information:

• Streamside Development Permit Guidelines
• Tree Protection Bylaw

Learn more about the Streamside Development Permit Area. You can also call Environmental Services at (250) 475-5471.