Planning & Development Services
The Planning & Development Services Department helps shape how land is used and developed in the City of Armstrong. We support long-term community planning, manage current development applications, and oversee building permits and inspections.
Long-Range Planning
We guide the future of Armstrong through plans and policies such as the:
Current Planning
Development Applications
We review and process applications for:
- Zoning or OCP changes
- Subdivisions
- Development Permits
- Development Variance Permits
- Temporary Use Permits
Development application reports are updated periodically. For the most up-to-date information, please contact City Hall.
- Active Applications (Last updated: June 30, 2025)
- Closed Applications (Last updated: June 30, 2025)
- Public Hearings – No Hearings Scheduled
Current Planning
We review and process applications for:
- Zoning or OCP changes
- Subdivisions
- Development Permits
- Development Variance Permits
- Temporary Use Permits
Development Applications
Development application reports are updated periodically. For the most up-to-date information, please contact City Hall.
- Active Applications (Last updated: April 8, 2025)
- Closed Applications (Last updated: April 8, 2025)
- Public Hearings – No Hearings Scheduled
Building Services
We enforce the BC Building Code by issuing building and plumbing permits. We also inspect construction to make sure it meets safety and building standards.
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Building & Development Satisfaction Survey
We welcome your feedback on our services.
Please email completed surveys to planner@cityofarmstrong.bc.ca.
share your feedback
Building & Development Satisfaction Survey
We welcome your feedback on our services.
Please email completed surveys to planner@cityofarmstrong.bc.ca.
Contact Us
Manager of Planning Services – Laurie Cordell
Questions about the OCP, zoning, development, environmental or floodplain issues
Planning Clerk – Wendy Wallin
Questions about property files, forms, and fees
Building Official – Don Gotobed
Questions about building permits or the BC Building Code
Planning & Development
The Planning Services Department is responsible for Long Range and Current Planning and Building Inspection Services. Long Range Planning involves policy development to guide future land-use within the City such as the Official Community Plan (OCP), Active Transportation Plan or special projects.
Current Planning involves processing applications to change land-use or develop land that meets existing permitted land-uses such as OCP Amendments, Zoning Amendments, Subdivisions, Development Permits, Development Variance Permits and Temporary Use Permits.
Planning & Development Services Department
The Planning Services Department is responsible for Long Range and Current Planning and Building Inspection Services. Long Range Planning involves policy development to guide future land-use within the City such as the Official Community Plan (OCP), Active Transportation Plan or special projects.
Current Planning involves processing applications to change land-use or develop land that meets existing permitted land-uses such as OCP Amendments, Zoning Amendments, Subdivisions, Development Permits, Development Variance Permits and Temporary Use Permits.
The Province of British Columbia has enacted the British Columbia Building Code to govern standards in respect of the construction, alteration, repair and demolition of buildings and structures in municipalities. The City of Armstrong administers the BC Building Code by issuing Building Permits, by following the procedures outlined in the City of Armstrong Building Bylaw.
A comprehensive application package with information sheets is available for download. Each individual form and info sheet available for download.
The Province of British Columbia has enacted the British Columbia Building Code to govern standards in respect of the construction, alteration, repair and demolition of buildings and structures in municipalities. The City of Armstrong administers the BC Building Code by issuing Building Permits, by following the procedures outlined in the City of Armstrong Building Bylaw.
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Building & Development
satisfaction survey
Please email completed surveys to planner@cityofarmstrong.bc.ca.
Building & Development
satisfaction survey
Please email completed surveys to planning@cityofarmstrong.bc.ca.
Development Applications
Active Applications
The following development application reports are updated periodically throughout the year. Contact City Hall if you require updated information.
Development Permit and Development Variance Permit for 3755 Patten Crescent. – April 7, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
For active and in progress applications, click here– Updated April 8, 2025.
Closed Applications
For closed files, click here – Updated April 8, 2025.
Public Hearing Packages
No public hearings scheduled at the present time.
Development Applications
Active Applications
The following development application reports are updated periodically throughout the year. Contact City Hall if you require updated information.
For active and in progress applications, click here– Updated January 31, 2025.
Closed Applications
For closed files, click here – Updated January 21, 2025.
Public Hearing Packages
No public hearings scheduled at the present time.
Have questions? Contact us for inquiries
Manager of Planning Services - LAURIE cORDELL
Laurie can help with general questions or information about environmental issues, floodplain concerns, climate action, the OCP, zoning and development.
Building Official - Don Gotobed
Don can help with building and plumbing permit inquiries and building code questions.
