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GUIDELINES FOR CONSIDERATION OF
MINOR AMENDMENTS TO DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
Introduction
These criteria are intended as a guide for review of minor changes to approved Development Permit
drawings, which will not result in the need for an amendment application to be considered by
Council. Minor changes do not include modifications to the basic form and character of a
development and will not involve impact to adjacent properties and the streetscape. Proposed
modifications should enhance the project and should not change the basic site planning and urban
design details.
Applicants should identify all required modifications from the original Development Permit
submission, at the building permit review stage, to allow the total impact of proposed changes to be
assessed. This assessment is not intended for approval of modifications which have already been
constructed.
Criteria
In order to be considered for minor amendment, the following criteria must be met:
1. Proposed modifications must not require any new development variances or increase
approved variances.
2. The density as defined in the applicable zoning category of the development must not be
increased beyond the level specified in the approved Development Permit.
3. Proposed modifications must not alter elements that were controversial or that attracted
considerable discussion from the public, staff, Advisory Design Panel, or Council during the
original Development Permit process.
4. Proposed exterior modifications must maintain or enhance the quality of the development and
must retain the basic form and character of the development.
5. Modifications should not alter the approved lot coverage, siting, scale, spacing, or
configuration of buildings, with the exception of minor changes and additions to buildings to
accommodate Building Code or servicing requirements.
6. Approved open space and amenity areas should be maintained; proposed changes to
landscaping detail should be minor in nature and of equivalent value to approved plans.
7. Proposed changes to the location and configuration of vehicle access and parking areas
should be minor in nature.
8. Proposed modifications must not contravene the applicable Development Permit Area
Guidelines and Objectives.
Schedule “A” to Bylaw 6478- 2007