Development Engineering

The Development Engineering department provide engineering suport for both the Planning and Building applications. This area is responsible for reviewing infrastructure servicing issues associated with building construction and land development. These range from Building Permit, Development Permit, Development Variance Permit, Subdivision and Rezoning Applications. This department is also involved in the review and analysis of long range planning projects to determine the impact these long range plans will have on the eventual development activity taking place within certain aras of the City.

The Development Engineering department is located on Level 2 at City Hall and can be contacted by phone at (250) 490-2501 or via email at development@penticton.ca.

Subdivision & Development Bylaw

The Subdivision and Development Bylaw sets out the minimum acceptable standards for the design and construction of municipal infrastructure within the City of Penticton. With this Bylaw, the City adopts the Master Municipal Construction Document published by the Master Municipal Construction Documents Association.

It is important for the development community to understand how this bylaw can impact the development application being proposed. Please ensure that you contact on of our Development Engineering Staff to discuss this Bylaw well in advance to making a formal application submission.

Master Plans

The City of Penticton has Master Plans for Draining, Water and Sanitary Sewer. These plans guide how infrastructure within the City will develop over time. The plans provide the basis for renewal investment so that the City can move forward in developing infrastrucre with a higher level of confidence.

Road Widenings

Road Widenings are a function of ensuring the City is able to achieve better design standards for roads within the City limits. The majority of Road Widenings are not to widen the actual roadway itself, but more of a tool to create the potential for improved pedestrian facilities such as sidewalks, boulevards, street trees, benches, lighting and other street furniture. All in an effort to make our street more walkable.

The Road Widening Map can be accessed on our online mapping service. Prior to purchasing a property or applying to redevelop a site, please ensure that you are aware of any potential road widening areas contained on your property.

Development Cost Charges

Development Cost Charges (DCCs) are monies that are collected from land developers by the City, to offset some of the infrastructure expenditures incurred, to service the needs of new development. Imposed by bylaw pursuant to the Local Government Act, the charges are intended to facilitate development by providing a method to finance capital projects related to roads, drainage, sewers, water and parkland.

DCCs allow monies to be pooled from many developers so that funds can be raised to construct the necessary services in an equitable manner. Simply, the municipality can be considered to be the co-ordinator of the capital program and administrator of the funds collected.

The City's DCC Bylaw outlines when DCCs are imposed and at which stage of the development process. Typically DCCs are charges at either the subdivision of building permit stage.

The City also has a DCC Reduction Bylaw for Affordable Housing (100% Reduction) and Sustainable Building (50% Reduction) proposals.

Prior to developing, please ensure you are aware of the DCCs applicable to your proposal.