If you feel that following certain bylaws would cause you undue hardship, you may apply to the board of variance instead of applying for a development variance permit. Undue hardship is a result of a preexisting site feature rather than a hardship that is created by the site owner. An example of this is a steep slope that makes a portion of the site unsuitable for development.
Reasons to apply
You might apply to the board of variance because of:
- A bylaw about the siting, dimensions or size of a building or structure, or the siting of a manufactured home in a manufactured home park
- A bylaw about the protection of trees
- A structural change or addition to a lot in a way that is not approved
- Subdivision servicing requirements under Section 506 of the Local Government Act in an area zoned for agricultural or industrial use
You may also apply if you believe that the Building Inspector is wrong in determining the extent of damage preventing reconstruction as a non-conforming use.
Other options
If your application is not approved, the Development Services Manager or designate will assist you with other options, such as a:
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