All full planning applications would be received at an application consultation, at which time
substantive applications would be separated from non-substantive, as defined in the zoning and
development bylaw. Non-substantive applications would continue to be reviewed by all relevant
internal departments, but pending compliance with the zoning and development bylaw would
be granted a development permit. Any issues that would preclude staff approval are sent back
to the proponent for mitigation, and once addressed rejoin the process. This separation of non-substantive applications will streamline the development process for simple and uncomplicated
applications