Board of Variance
The Board of Variance (BOV) is an independent body that consists of five members appointed by City Council. The BOV can grant variances to:
- Relax zoning regulations, servicing requirements, and tree protection requirements;
- Extend non-conforming uses; and,
- Reconstruct a non-conforming building.
For more information on applying to the Board of Variance, please follow the link below:
How to apply to the Board of Variance
Key Dates
2022 BOV Meeting Schedule (PDF)
Want to Participate?
If you deem your property is affected by a proposed variance, you have the opportunity to be heard by the Board of Variance. In light of COVID-19, members of the public may submit comments in writing or pre-register to participate via Zoom as a delegation.
WATCH THE LIVE STREAM: Click here to view the agenda and watch the live video. The video will become available once the meeting has started.
WRITTEN SUBMISSION: To submit comments in writing you must contact the Planning Department no later than 2:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting by emailing planning@nanaimo.ca or calling 250-755-4429.
APPEAR AS A DELEGATION: To participate via Zoom as a delegation, you must register no later than 11:00am on the Monday prior to the meeting date by emailing planning@nanaimo.ca or calling 250-755-4429.
Related Links
Bylaw No. 7213 (PDF)
Local Government Act, Division 15 - Board of Variance
MEETING INFORMATION
To view meeting agendas and minutes visit the Meeting Document and Videos Page.