Planning Department

The Planning Department is responsible for the Town’s Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaws and the processing of land development applications including development permits, development variance permits and subdivisions. 

For more information regarding the development process in the Town of Comox and development application forms, please refer to the planning pages.

The Planning Department has a range of roles and responsibilities related to managing land-use change within the Town including:

• Town-wide land use planning including the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw (PDF)
• Planning applications and documents including Rezoning, Development Permit, Development Variance Permits, and OCP Amendment
• Subdivisions and Development Servicing Agreements

The Planning Department can provide information if:

• You are looking to purchase a property and need more information regarding the zoning of the property, its OCP designation, the type of uses permitted on the property, or regulations for accessory buildings.
• You want to redevelop your property and need information on the appropriate application process, fees and application timelines.
• You have questions about ongoing applications, how these applications are processed and how they are presented to Council.
• You have questions about the public consultation process for development applications or you have questions about making a submission regarding an ongoing development application.
• You want information regarding the Official Community Plan and how it will influence growth within the Town.

Planning Department staff are able to assist Monday to Friday, 8:30 am -4:30 pm, 250-339-1118.