The Planning & Community Services Division is responsible for managing the way in which Vernon grows and develops. This includes the following:
- Development applications, including building permits, development permits, subdivisions, rezoning, servicing plans and other aspects of the development process
- Managing the City’s infrastructure, including reviewing servicing plans for new development, planning for new road and utility projects and ensuring our existing infrastructure is managed sustainably
- Long range plans and policies, including the Official Community Plan, neighbourhood plans, the Parks Master Plan and other plans that guide development in Vernon
- Managing Vernon’s transportation network, including roads, cycling routes, pathways and transit
- Collecting and maintaining data related to development, growth and infrastructure to guide sound decision making
- Economic development, including the implementation of Vernon’s Economic Development Action Plan, site selection services and promoting Vernon as an attractive place to do business
- Sustainability initiatives, including incorporating sustainability principles into all aspects of Vernon’s development and growth, as well as specific initiatives and events to building a culture of sustainability in Vernon
- Promoting Vernon as a tourist destination
Services
- Building & Licensing
- Current Planning
- Vernon Tourism
- Economic Development & Partnerships
- Engineering Development Services
- Long Range Planning
- Transportation