Development

The City of Fort St. John strives to provide effective and efficient development services. The City intends to provide excellent customer service supported through our transparent and consistent processes to help build a vibrant and sustainable community. 

Development within the City is regulated by:

The Development Applications page provides information on the different types of development the City permits. In addition to any application fees, Development Cost Charges may be required if you are subdividing land or require a building permit, pursuant to the Development Cost Charges Bylaw [PDF/611KB].

The Approved Product lists [PDF/357KB] indicates the products that are to be installed during the construction of City infrastructure. 

Construction on a new build in the downtown area.

Development Application

Information on various development applications.
A residential house nears completion.

Building Permits

Learn the process to apply for a Building Permit and how to schedule inspections.

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