Board of Variance
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The Board of Variance is established pursuant to the Local Government Act and consists of 3 members appointed by Council.
The Board of Variance is a Statutory Committee that has the power to grant minor variances in situations where compliance with the Zoning Bylaw respecting the siting, dimension or size of a building or structure would cause a person undue hardship. A variance may not vary the density or use of land, and if granted, will expire two years from the date of approval. In addition, the Board may grant minor variances to the prohibition of a structural alteration or addition under Section 542 of the Local Government Act.
Board positions are voluntary and appointments are made for a term of three (3) years. Residents interested in serving on the Board of Variance can submit applications by filling out the application form at the link below. The completed form can be hand delivered or mailed to Village of Belcarra, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4P6 or emailed to belcarra@belcarra.ca.
The Board meets according to the schedule approved by the Board of Variance at its first meeting in each calendar year and meetings are held during the business day.
Residents who wish to apply for a variance are required to fill out an application form and follow the procedures as indicated on the form.