Site Plan Control

How does a person apply for Site Plan Control?

Applications for Site Plan Approval and Site Plan Agreement or Amendment to an Existing Site Plan Agreement are available in the Development Services Department on the 8th floor of Rundle Tower, City Hall.

The basic process for receiving Site Plan Approval is as follows:

Step 1 - Pre-consultation

The applicant consults with staff of the Development Services Department, Development and Urban Design Division.

Step 2 - Submission of application

The applicant submits a completed Application for Site Plan Approval and Site Plan Agreement or Amendment to Site Plan Agreement. Supporting documentation and a fee are required. The Application only requires that the site plan drawing be submitted initially.

Step 3 - Consideration by SPARC

The Site Plan Approval Review Committee (SPARC) meets to discuss the application and suggest any changes to the site plan.

Step 4 - Preparation of detailed Site Plan drawings

Applicant obtains SPARC comments, as well as direction on the preparation of detailed site plan approval drawings and an explanation of any other supporting documentation required. Applicant returns detailed site plan approval drawings and any other supporting documentation required.

Step 5 - Agency circulation

Detailed drawings and any supporting documentation is circulated to commenting agencies and departments. Applicant obtains comments on any supporting documentation and the detailed site plan drawings.

Step 6 - Site Plan agreement

Site Plan Agreement or Amending Agreement is drafted by Development Services Department when applicant provides acceptable detailed drawings. If detailed plans are not acceptable, Step 5 is repeated until plans are acceptable to all commenting agencies and departments.

Step 7 - Execution of agreement

City staff finalizes the Site Plan Agreement and forwards to the owner for execution. Owner returns the executed Site Plan Agreement and any required fixed payments or securities to the Legal Services Branch. The City executes the Site Plan Agreement and registers it on title.

What is Site Plan Control?

What is Site Plan Control?

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