Decision timing

Unless extended by an agreement in writing between the applicant and the development authority, the development authority must make a decision on an application for a development permit within 40 days after the receipt by the applicant of an acknowledgement under section 2.7(5)(a) or section 2.7(6).

Deemed refusal of development permit

If the development authority does not make a decision on an application for a development permit within the time period required under section 2.10(1), the application is, at the option of the applicant, deemed to be refused.

Section 2.10(2) does not apply in the case of an application that was deemed to be refused under section 2.7(7).

Development permit decision and notification

On the same day as the decision of the development authority is made on an application for a development permit, the development authority:

1. (a) must issue to the applicant a written notice stating:
   1. (i) the date on which the decision was made;
   2. (ii) the written decision of the development authority;
   3. (iii) the reasons for refusal if the decision is a refusal; and
   4. (iv) the right of appeal from the decision of the development authority.
2. (b) if the applicant is not the owner of the lot, must send to the owner of the lot by regular mail a copy of the written notice issued pursuant to section (a) ;
3. (c) must post for public viewing in the County's Community Centre or County Hall a written notice stating the decision of the development authority and the date on which the decision was made;
4. (d) if a variance is granted as part of a development permit for a permitted use, must send by regular mail a written notice stating the date on which the decision was made, the decision of the development authority, the right of appeal therefrom, and the nature and location of the development to:
   1. (i) the owners of adjacent land; and
   2. (ii) any other person that, in the opinion of the development authority, is affected by the decision of the development authority; and
5. (e) if the decision of the development authority is to issue a development permit for a discretionary use:
   1. (i) must send by regular mail a written notice stating the date on which the decision was made, the decision of the development authority, the right of appeal therefrom, and the nature and location of the development to:
      1. (A) the owners of adjacent land; and
      2. (B) any other person that, in the opinion of the development authority, is affected by the decision of the development authority; and
   2. (ii) must post for public viewing on the County's website a written notice stating the date on which the decision was made, the decision of the development authority, the right of appeal from the decision of the development authority, and the nature and location of the development.

The written notice and copy of the decision issued pursuant to section 2.10(4)(a) must be sent or given to the applicant by hand delivery, electronic mail, or regular mail.

The owners of adjacent land referenced in sections 2.10(4)(d) or 2.10(4)(e) are persons shown as the owners on the County's assessment roll, and the written notice will be sent to the names and addresses shown for the owners on the County's assessment roll.

During cessation of regular mail delivery, the copy of the written notice to be sent pursuant to sections 2.10(4)(b), 2.10(4)(d) or section 2.10(4)(e) must be given by such other alternative method as determined by the development authority.