Planning Services

The Sunshine Coast Regional District’s (SCRD) planning services manage a large range of development applications and prepare plans, policies, and regulations to guide development throughout the Regional District.

Planning Applications

Guidance, forms and checklists for all planning application types.

Official Community Plans

Read Official Community Plans for the Region.

Zoning Bylaws

Find Zoning Bylaws for your area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click to see planning frequently asked questions

Download a Property Report

Click to download a property report for any parcel in the SCRD.

Public Hearings

Find out about why we have public hearings and when they occur.

Working in Riparian Areas

Check out resources if you are planning any work in a riparian area.

Short Term Rentals

How short term rentals are regulated in the SCRD.

Planning Inquiries and Front Counter Service

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Drop-in counter closed,
appointments only		 Drop in counter hours:
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM		 Drop in counter hours:
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM		 Drop-in counter closed,
appointments only		 Drop in counter hours:
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Due to the number of enquiries received by the SCRD Planning Department, counter service is limited to 15 minutes per enquiry. 

If you have a complex question that will require more than 15 minutes to discuss, please email planning@scrd.ca.

You can also contact our planning department at 604-885-6804.

Active Development Applications

The SCRD Planning and Development Department publishes information on active development applications within the Electoral Areas, including development permits, subdivision reviews, and tree cutting permits.

Find active development applications in your neighbourhood with the Active Development Applications Web Map: