There are specific community goals for issues such as the appearance, form and character of certain types of land uses; respect for the environment; and dealing with potential hazards. It is important that these goals are considered when certain types of development or buildings are proposed. Development permits are one of the key methods available to the Regional District to accomplish this evaluation. 

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There are specific objectives and guidelines that have been developed to achieve certain community goals. The locations and circumstances where those objectives and guidelines apply are indicated in the Official Community Plan in text and maps. There are several types of development permits that achieve a variety of different community goals. A certain proposal may be required to consider just one set of guidelines, or several sets of guidelines, depending upon the type of proposal being made and its location.

Development Services staff can determine what type of development permit is required for a particular project and property and can establish what development permit guidelines need to be considered.