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7900

The Subdivision, Development & Servicing Bylaw sets the standards and specifications for works and services, and sets out the application procedures in connection with the subdivision and development of land within the City boundaries.

View the Subdivision, Development & Servicing Bylaw 7900 online.

PDF sections of the Bylaw are available as well: 

Bylaw - 'How To' Instructions.pdf(2023-09-06)
Bylaw - Index.pdf(2024-09-25)
Bylaw - Subdivision, Development and Servicing Bylaw No. 7900.pdf(2024-09-25)
Schedule 1 - Works & Services Requirements.pdf(2024-04-08)
Schedule 2 - Servicing Agreement.pdf(2024-09-25)
Schedule 3 - Quality Control & Assurance.pdf(2023-09-06)
Schedule 4 - Design Standards.pdf(2024-04-08)
Schedule 5 - Supplemental Construction Standards - Drawings - Index.pdf(2024-09-25)
Schedule 5 - Supplemental Construction Standards.pdf(2024-09-25)
Schedule 5 - Supplemental Drawings.pdf(2024-09-25)
Schedule 6 - Construction Standards.pdf(2024-09-25)
Schedule 7 - Directly Attributable Fees and Guidelines.pdf(2024-09-25)
Summary of Text Amendments.pdf(2024-09-25)
Adopted Date
Tuesday, November 3, 1998

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