Meetings are held on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. as required depending on the number of appeals received.

Successful candidates will be appointed based upon the following criteria:

·         Knowledge of the local development process or land use planning and planning law;

·         An appreciation of the interest of property owners, developers and the public;

·         Previous experience on or with a quasi-judicial or administrative tribunal;

·         The ability to be fair, open-minded and impartial;

·         The ability to conduct themselves with integrity and consistency;

·         The ability to interpret and apply relevant statutes and case law to complex situations;

·         Knowledge and understanding of The Zoning Bylaw and The Planning and Development Act, 2007; 

·         The ability to absorb and analyze complex material information and write comprehensive, intelligible decisions.

The function and mandate of the Development Appeals Board is to hear appeals under various sections of The Planning and Development Act, 2007.  Appeals include minor variances, demolition and control districts, architectural control districts, misapplication of Bylaw No. 9990, The Zoning Bylaw, 2024 in issuing a development permit, refusal to issue a development permit that would contravene Bylaw No. 9990, The Zoning Bylaw, 2024, refusal of subdivision application and any of the conditions of a Zoning Order issued on a property.

Debby Sackmann, Secretary

City Clerk's Office

The Development Appeals Board is an independent body.

The Planning and Development Act, 2007

Bylaw No. 9990, The Zoning Bylaw, 2024

Any other bylaws or policies, as required

The Planning and Development Act, 2007 and Section 4.4 Zoning Bylaw No. 8770; and City Council Resolution – February 10, 2014 (Clause 5, Report No. 2-2014 of the Executive Committee); June 26, 2024

Chairperson              $150 for up to and including 4 hours per day.

$25 per hour for each additional hour per day, as required.

Member                      $100 for up to and including 4 hours per day.

                                    $25 per hour for each additional hour per day, as required.

Additional $50 for the member responsible to write the decision.

*Note:  these rates will be effective January 1, 2025

·         5 citizen representatives of the public.

No person who is a member of City Council or employee of a planning commission or an employee of the municipality is eligible to be appointed as a member of the Board.