Report dated April 23, 2026 from the Community Planner re: Development Variance Permit 2026-02 – 309 View Royal Avenue
Staff report recommending approval of a height variance for a proposed addition to a single-family dwelling.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL REPORT
TO: Council
DATE: April 23, 2026
FROM: Leah Curtis, Community Planner
MEETING DATE: May 19, 2026
DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 2026-02 – 309 VIEW ROYAL AVENUE
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Council authorize the issuance of Development Variance Permit 2026-02 for 309 View Royal Avenue in accordance with plans submitted to the Development Services Department on April 9, 2026, subject to the proposed development meeting all Town’s Zoning Bylaw requirements, except for the following variance:
- Increase the maximum height of an addition to a single-family dwelling from 7.5m to 8m.
ALTERNATIVE OPTION:
THAT Council decline Development Variance Permit 2026-02 for 309 View Royal Avenue.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this report is to consider Development Variance Permit (DVP) application 2026-02 for 309 View Royal Avenue, to increase the maximum height of a single-family dwelling from 7.5m to 8m to facilitate the construction of an addition.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION PROCESS:
Figure 1 below outlines the DVP application process. The red star identifies where the application falls within the process.
Figure 1: Development Variance Permit (DVP) application process
BACKGROUND
The proposal was introduced at the April 21, 2026, Council meeting. Council passed the following motion:
THAT Council, after giving notice, consider the following motion:
THAT Council authorize the issuance of Development Variance Permit (DVP) 2026-02 for 309 View Royal Avenue in accordance with plans submitted to the Development Services Department on April 9, 2026, subject to the proposed development meeting all Town’s Zoning Bylaw requirements, except for the following variance:
- Increase the maximum height of an addition to a single-family dwelling from 7.5m to 8m.
The staff report can be found in Attachment 1.
Notice of this meeting to consider this application was made in accordance with Development Procedures Bylaw No.730, 2009.
ANALYSIS
Staff continue to work with the Capital Regional District (CRD) to identify the location of an easement registered on the property’s title. This matter will be resolved at the building permit stage.
Staff recommend that Development Variance Permit (DVP) 2026-02 be approved.
Impacts and implications can be summarized as follows:
| Community Impact: | There are no anticipated impacts to the community. |
| Financial Implication: | There are no financial implications anticipated for the Town. |
| Inter-governmental Relations Impact: | There are no anticipated impacts to inter-governmental relations. |
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GOAL:
The desired level of public participation for the recommended option is:
[X] Inform [ ] Consult [ ] Involve [ ] Collaborate [ ] Empower
[ ] N/A
TIME CRITICAL:
There are no time considerations for the Town.
CONCURRENCE:
| CONCURRENCE: | Initials | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Administrative Officer |
REVIEWED BY:
| REVIEWED BY: | Initials |
|---|---|
| Director of Corporate Administration | n/a |
| Director of Finance & Technology | n/a |
| Director of Development Services | LT |
| Director of Engineering | n/a |
| Director of Protective Services | n/a |
ATTACHMENTS:
- Report dated April 21, 2026, from the Community Planner titled “DVP 2026-02 – 309 View Royal Avenue”
- Additional Correspondence – received April 21, 2026
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