The Development Services Department manages all planning associated within the City of Terrace. There are five core planning areas which are mandated through various bylaws. These areas of planning are:
- Community Sustainability Planning
- Environmental Planning (Environmentally Sensitive Areas)
- Heritage Planning
- Parks & Recreation Master Plan
- Agricultural Planning
The department is also responsible for the development of policies and programs that support the achievement of the vision for a sustainable community as outlined in the Official Community Plan. The Department's work is undertaken in consultation with Council, the community, stakeholders and interdepartmental staff.
Current Planning
Primarily application and regulation driven, the Department is responsible for review and processing of development applications including Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments, development permits, variance applications, liquor licencing and subdivision approval.
City Plans & Guidance Documents
The City of Terrace uses the following guidance documents when developing, managing and implementing plans, policies and bylaws: