Planning & Building

The department of Development Services & Engineering oversees planning, subdivision, sustainability initiatives, building inspection, and business license services. This department is responsible for ensuring that land and buildings are developed in an orderly and safe manner, taking into consideration social, environmental, economic, and cultural factors.

Development

  • Pre-Application Review (PAR) meeting requests that are required for all applications that include: Amendments to the Official Community Plan/Zoning Bylaw, Development Permit (Major > 50 m2), Temporary Use Permit, Heritage Alteration Permit/Heritage Plaque, Subdivision, Strata Title Conversion and Road Closure. 
  • Processing applications related to the development of land and buildings including development permits, development variance permits, and approvals granted through the Board of Variance
  • Processing amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw.

Relevant development application forms are available on the Applications and Forms page.

Building and Plumbing

  • Processing building permits and plumbing permits
  • Processing applications related to the development of land and buildings including development permits, development variance permits, and approvals granted through the Board of Variance
  • Issuing permits for signage and façade changes

We have recently created a new online Building Permit Application Form,  please give it a try and send any feedback to Development@nelson.ca .

If you would like to continue with the original application form click here and include the appropriate fee and necessary attachments detailed on the required checklist.

Complete and submit the required Permit Applications and Checklists.

Developing Outside City Limits

For information on developing outside of City limits, please contact the Department of Development Services at the Central Kootenay Regional District

Submitting Applications

Hard copies of Building Permit Applications and Land Development Applications can be submitted Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Second Floor, City Hall. 

Electronic copies of Building Permit Applications and Land Development Applications can also be submitted by emailing Development Services and Engineering. 

When submitting applications, please ensure that you have provided the necessary attachments to ensure that the processing of applications is not delayed.

Questions

Staff are available to assist with inquiries regarding building permits and development within the city between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Feel free to make an appointment to ensure the Staff member you want to see is available.

Contact Us

  1. Contact Development Services & Engineering

    Phone: 250-352-8260

    Hours
    Monday - Friday
    8:30am to 4:30pm