Subdivision Application

The full application requirements are outlined below. Please note there are two parts to your permit application process. 

As we cannot accept or process incomplete applications, we strongly suggest you review the Digital Submission Requirements and contact the Planning department with any questions. 

Application Requirements

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 non-refundable 2.4% convenience fee is applicable for credit card payments
• Upon receipt of payment your application will be prepared for circulation with applicable internal departments and external agencies.

Application Documents

• Development Application
• Owner's Authorization
• Fee Schedule*
• Subdivision Application Form
• Subdivision Application Submission Requirements (Updated October 21, 2025)
• Sustainability Statement
• Floor Space Ratio Form
• BC Building Code Spatial Separations
• Stormwater Management Statement
• Stormwater Statement Examples

Additional Information

• Septic Inspection Form
• Guidelines to Public Meetings
• Sustainability Statement Guidelines
• Tree Protection Bylaw

*Note: Several of the District’s planning and development application fees have been updated to reflect current processing costs and to support timely, high-quality service delivery.