Planning & Development

Welcome to the Planning and Development Office

The Planning and Development department manages all aspects related to land use planning and building for the community.

Planning Services is responsible for the preparation of current and long-range planning documents and applications.  This includes long range planning and forecasting, receiveing subdivision applications, formulating land use plans and conducting public consultation on proposed land use changes.  This department is also responsible for corporate mapping functions.

Development Services manages building permits, development agreements, the Municipal Planning Commission and offsite levies.

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board considers appeals of development and subdivision decisions within the Town of Raymond.  This Board considers applicable statutory plans, the Land Use Bylaw and/or general municipal policies when rendering decisions on appeals.

The Municipal Planning Commission considers applications for development permits within the Town of Raymoind and considers purpose, intent, and scope as outlined in the Land Use Bylaw adopted by Council.  They also review and advise Council on other matters such as subdivision applications and statutory plans.