In This Week’s Editor’s Note:
- Courtenay: over $52 million in Building Permits for multi family projects
- Comox: online portal for development applications, building permits, and property file requests
- Cumberland: approvals expected soon for 118 units mixed-use development
Courtenay: over $52 million in Building Permits for multi family projects
The City of Courtenay issued over $52 million in December’s building permits for multi family units. Projects include: 104 units in a five storey apartment building at 1100 Beckensell Avenue, a total of 30 townhome units for separate developments at 1655 20th Street and 2700 Mission Road, 15 units of supportive housing in 6 buildings for L’Arche Comox Valley at 1560 Grieve Avenue, and 140 units of combined purpose built shelter and supportive housing for BC Housing at 925 Braidwood Road.
Comox: online portal for development applications, building permits, and property file requests
The Town of Comox has launched an online portal for development applications, building permits, and property file requests effective January 5, 2026. The portal will allow applicants to: apply for building and development applications online, track applications, receive inspection results, request property files for a new fee of $50 with file documents and drawings sent digitally as required, and pay fees and charges online. No in-person visits required. All applications are expected to now go through this portal, although accommodations will be made for paper applications as necessary. Staff are available in person to assist applicants with the new e-permitting and property file request process at Town Hall, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., located at 1809 Beaufort Avenue. Any questions and inquiries can be directed to planning@comox.ca
Cumberland: approvals expected soon for 118 units mixed-use development
The mixed-use redevelopment proposed for Lot A on Ulverston Avenue continues to move through the municipal approvals process. Council has granted first and second readings to a zoning amendment bylaw to rezone the property to MU-2 (Mixed Use Two). The application has also been reviewed by both the Advisory Planning Commission and the Homelessness and Affordable Housing Committee. Village staff and the developer are currently finalizing covenant terms related to park dedication, playground amenities, rental housing, and affordable housing units. Once finalized, the covenant and Zoning Amendment Bylaw will be brought back to Council for further readings. The anticipated timeline for these approvals is Q1 2026. The revised development concept, finalized in 2024, proposes a four-storey mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial space and 60 rental apartments, along with 26 townhouse units and 32 residential units across eight fourplex buildings. The plan also includes EV-ready parking, surface parking, a playground, and a 30% park dedication. Four units on the site are proposed to be delivered in partnership with Habitat for Humanity.
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