Delta is working to shift the submission of all permit applications online as part of the City's digital services. Currently, some permits can be submitted online and including the payment of fees. We are working on adding more permits and payments online over time. Please refer to the below specific permit's steps for current information. If you have any questions about submitting an application, please contact the Application Centre at development@delta.ca or 604-946-3380.
Development Applications
Development applications include one or a combination of the following:
- Rezoning
- Subdivision / Strata
- Development Permit
- Development Variance Permit
- Temporary Use Permit
- Heritage Alteration Permit
- Official Community Plan Amendment
- Regional Growth Strategy Amendment
- Land Use Contract Amendment or Discharge
- Restrictive Covenant Amendment or Discharge
- Heritage Revitalization Agreement
- Primary Liquor Licence or Endorsement (new or amendment)
Find the application fees, minimum submission requirements and applications forms provided below.
- By Email (recommended) - Application forms and submission requirements can be sent by email to the Application Centre at development@delta.ca. Any reports or plans prepared by registered professionals must be electronically sealed in accordance with the requirements of the applicable profession regulation authority.
- Hard Copy - Alternatively, applications can be dropped off, mailed or couriered to City Hall. Please note that the City's drop box cannot accommodate envelopes larger than 11 in x 17 in. Any large packages must be couriered to City Hall during office hours (8:30 am to 4:45 pm, Monday to Friday except for statutory holidays).
Request for fee payment and payment instructions can be sent following receipt. Once a complete application is received, you will be notified of the assigned Planner via email with their contact information and your file number.
The application fee is dependent on the number and type of applications. Fees can vary based on the number of variances, the combination of applications, and/or or by the subject building or site area. In addition, nominal fees will apply for title search(es). See link for further information. The Application Centre can calculate and confirm the application fee following receipt of your application. Request for fee payment and payment instructions will be sent following receipt. What you need to know:
- Delayed payment of the application fees may result in delays to the processing of your application.
- Additional fees may be incurred through the review process (e.g., additional variances identified, public information meeting required, costs incurred from Land Title Office, legal document preparation, etc.). You would be notified of additional fees at that time.
- Application fees associated with your application may be required and payable to external agencies, such as the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch for liquor licence applications.
The application submission requirements are dependent on the type of applications being requested and the scope and nature of the proposal. The following minimum submission requirements have been developed with regard to new construction. See link for further information. What you need to know:
- Additional submission requirements may be identified through the Pre-Application Meeting and in that case, must be provided at the time of application.
- Additional submission requirements may be identified through the review and consultation process and may be required in advance of the Director's consideration (where delegated), Council's consideration, Public Hearing or final reading. You would be notified of additional submission requirements and the requested time of submission.
- For proposals that involve the use of an existing building and/or where no work is proposed, the submission requirements may be varied. If you would like to confirm the submission requirements for your proposal, contact the Application Centre at development@delta.ca and request clarification.
- Form A - Land Use Application
- Form A1 - Owner Authorization
- Form B - Application Fee Schedule
- Form E - Written Brief
- Form F - Site Survey
- Form G - Arborist Report
- Form H - Soil Contamination Review
- Form I - Site Plan
- Form J - Landscape Plan
- Form K - Building Plans
- Form L - Architectural Plans
- Form M - Colour Photos
- Form O - Heritage Conservation Plan
- Form P - Statement of Significance
- Form Q - Sustainability Assessment
- Form R - Comprehensive Sign Plan
- Form S1 - Geotechnical Report
- Form U - Seawall Design
- Form V - Environmental Report
- Form W1 - Occupant Load Analysis Application Form
- Form X - Use of Crown Foreshore/Provincial & Port Metro
- Form Y - Restrictive Covenant
- Form AB - Preliminary Traffic Impact Review or Traffic Impact Study
- Form - eApply - Development Details
- Form AC - DCC Waiver Application
In general, a Pre-Application Meeting is recommended in advance of development application submission for single detached residential subdivisions of 5 or more lots; strata title conversion; multi-unit residential development; and mixed-use developments. Projects with complex site constraints may also be recommended for Pre-Application Meeting as determined by Planning staff.
Apply online for a Pre-Application Meeting - see link for application forms, submission requirements and guide. Payment will be taken through the online application.
Building Permits
General submission requirements and application fees have been provided on the Residential Building and Renovating page; however, requirements are dependent on the scope and nature of the proposal. If you would like to confirm the submission requirements for your proposal, contact the Application Centre at development@delta.ca and request clarification.
- How to Apply - Applications must be submitted on Delta Online through Delta's online application system. See the Electronic Plan Submission Guide for detailed instructions. Once a complete application is received, you will be notified of the assigned Plans Examiner via email with their contact information and your file number.
- How to Pay - The plan processing fee can be paid through the Delta Online submission. Request for building permit fee payment and payment instructions will be sent when the permit is ready to be issued.
The application submission requirements are dependent on the scope and nature of the proposal. General submission requirements and application fees have been provided on the Residential and Non-Residential Building and Renovating pages. Find the building permit forms provided below.
- Confirmation of Submission Requirements - For proposals that involve renovations to an existing building, the submission requirements may be varied. If you would like to confirm the submission requirements for your proposal, contact the Application Centre at development@delta.ca and request clarification.
- How to Apply -
- Email (recommended) - Application forms and submission requirements can be sent by email to the Application Centre at development@delta.ca. Any reports or plans prepared by registered professionals must be electronically sealed in accordance with the requirements of the applicable profession regulation authority.
- Hard Copy - If plans have not been electronically sealed in accordance with the requirements of the applicable profession regulation authority, the application must be dropped off, mailed or couriered in hard copy to City Hall. Please note that the City's drop box cannot accommodate envelopes larger than 11 in x 17 in. Any large packages must be couriered to City Hall during office hours (8:30 am to 4:45 pm, Monday to Friday except for statutory holidays).
- How to Pay - Request for fee payment and payment instructions can be sent following receipt. Once a complete application is received, you will be notified of the assigned Plans Examiner via email with their contact information and your file number.
The application submission requirements are dependent on the scope and nature of the proposal. General submission requirements and application fees have been provided on the Residential and Non-Residential Building and Renovating pages. Find the building permit forms provided below.
- Confirmation of Submission Requirements - For proposals that involve renovations to an existing building, the submission requirements may be varied. If you would like to confirm the submission requirements for your proposal, contact the Application Centre at development@delta.ca and request clarification.
- How to Apply -
- Email (recommended) - Application forms and submission requirements can be sent by email to the Application Centre at development@delta.ca. Any reports or plans prepared by registered professionals must be electronically sealed in accordance with the requirements of the applicable profession regulation authority.
- Hard Copy - If plans have not been electronically sealed in accordance with the requirements of the applicable profession regulation authority, the application must be dropped off, mailed or couriered in hard copy to City Hall. Please note that the City's drop box cannot accommodate envelopes larger than 11 in x 17 in. Any large packages must be couriered to City Hall during office hours (8:30 am to 4:45 pm, Monday to Friday except for statutory holidays).
- How to Pay - Request for fee payment and payment instructions can be sent following receipt. Once a complete application is received, you will be notified of the assigned Plans Examiner via email with their contact information and your file number.
General submission requirements and application fees have been provided on the Residential Building and Renovating page.
- How to Apply - Applications must be submitted on Delta Online through Delta's online application system. Once a complete application is received, you will be notified of the assigned Plans Examiner via email with their contact information and your file number.
- How to Pay - The plan processing fee can be paid through the Delta Online submission. Request for building permit fee payment and payment instructions will be sent when the permit is ready to be issued.
General submission requirements and application fees have been provided on the Building and Renovating page. Find the building permit forms provided below.
- How to Apply - Application forms and submission requirements must be sent by email to the Application Centre at development@delta.ca. Any reports or plans prepared by registered professionals as well as schedules must be electronically sealed (verification required within the document). Once a complete application is received, you will be notified of the assigned Plans Examiner via email with their contact information and your file number.
- How to Pay - Request for fee payment and payment instructions can be sent following receipt. Once a complete application is received, you will be notified of the assigned Plans Examiner via email with their contact information and your file number.
Plumbing Permits
- How to Apply - Applications must be submitted on Delta Online through Delta's online application system. Once an application is received, you will be notified of the assigned Plans Examiner via email with their contact information and your file number.
- How to Pay - The plan processing fee can be paid through the Delta Online submission. Request for building permit fee payment and payment instructions will be sent when the permit is ready to be issued.
The application fee is dependent on the number and type of fixtures proposed. See link for more information. The plan processing fee can be paid through the Delta Online submission.
In addition to the application forms required for all plumbing permit applications, for non-single detached residential dwellings isometric drawings and a plumbing fee calculation form are required. All registered professional schedules (A, Bs, C-A, C-Bs), and other professional seals shall be in digital format with seal verification required within the document.
Demolition Permits
Find the guide, forms and instructions provided below.
- Guide - Demolition Permit - Single Detached Residential
- Form - Demolition Permit - Single Detached Residential
- Form - Owner's Undertaking and Authorization (Schedule 2 and 3)
- Form - Certificate of Insurance
- Form - Rodent Inspection and Control Declaration
Instructions:
- How to Apply - Application forms and submission requirements must be submitted using Delta Online.
- How to Pay - Fee payment will be taken as part of the online application by going to Delta Online.
*If you are proposing to demolish an apartment or townhouse building, see the "Multi-Unit Residential" list below.
- Find the guide, forms and instructions provided below.
- Guide - Agricultural (including Farm Houses)
- Form - Demolition - Agricultural (including Farm Houses)
- Form - Owner's Undertaking and Authorization (Schedule 2 and 3)
- Form - Certificate of Insurance
Instructions:
- How to Apply - Application forms and submission requirements must be sent by email to the Application Centre at development@delta.ca.
- How to Pay - Request for fee payment ($153) will be sent following receipt with instructions.
Find the guide, forms and instructions provided below.
- Guide - Multi-Unit Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Institutional
- Form - Demolition - Multi-Unit Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Institutional
- Form - Owner's Undertaking and Authorization (Schedule 2 and 3)
- Form - Certificate of Insurance
- Form - Rodent Inspection and Control Declaration
- Traffic Management Plan
- Construction Management Plan
- Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
Instructions:
- How to Apply - Application forms and submission requirements must be sent by email to the Application Centre at development@delta.ca.
- How to Pay - Request for fee payment ($153) and deposit (if applicable) will be sent following receipt with instructions.