Application Forms

A list of the Planning Department’s development applications are provided below, along with links to related applications with other City departments and external agencies. 

 Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) Applications

All ALR applications are submitted to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) through their online portal. 
https://www.alc.gov.bc.ca/
ALR - Letter of Authorization & Release Form


Development Permit (DP) Application Form

  • for Farm Home Plate (DPA 4) and Form & Character (DPA 6-10)
  • All other DPs - Drinking Water Supply, Hillside Environment, Riparian, Hillside Development

Development Variance Permit (DVP) Application Form

Heritage Alteration Permit (HAP) Application Form

Rezoning (RZ) & Official Community Plan (OCP) Application Form

Sites Disclosure Statement Form

Telecommunication Antenna Structure (TAS) Application Form

Temporary Use Permit (TUP) Application Form

Next Steps & Other Applications

How to Submit an Application

There are 3 ways to submit your application:

 Email planning@chilliwack.com
If the files are too large to send by email, contact staff ([email protected]) to access a secure portal to upload the files onto. 

 Drop off at City Hall
(8550 Young Rd)
Monday to Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
After-hours: Use the drop boxes at the Young Road or Southlands Drive entrances.

 Via Mail
Attn: Planning Department
8550 Young Road
Chilliwack, BC
V2P 8A4

To ensure a smooth intake process, make sure your submission is complete with:

  the application form 
  all required documents (see checklist on the application form)

Application Fees

The applicant will be contacted to pay the fees once the application has been reviewed and approved for intake. 

The Development Application Fee Bylaw lists fees for all Development Applications and related services.

Fees can be paid using:

Cash 

 

Cheque

Payable to City of Chilliwack.

Credit Card

In person at City Hall or by phone (604-792-2906).
Mastercard or Visa (no AMEX).
A 2% service fee will be applied (Bylaw 5331).

Debit Card

In person at City Hall.

Other Applications

Alias (Secondary) Address Application - for Suites, Coach Houses & Garden Suites

Mailing Address Change

Subdivision