Town Seeks Volunteer for Board of Variance

February 4, 2026

The Town of View Royal is now accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the View Royal Board of Variance. There are two vacancies, each with a three-year term. The Municipal Council will consider all applications received for the two vacancies in making its appointments.

The Board of Variance is an autonomous body with the power to vary Zoning Bylaw regulations in situations where compliance with respect to the siting, dimension or size of a building or structure would cause a person undue hardship. The Board of Variance may not vary the density or use of land. In addition, the Board may grant minor variances, with limitations, to the provisions of the Tree Protection Bylaw and to requirements under Sections 531(1) and 506(1)(c) of the Local Government Act.

The three-member volunteer Board meets as required (typically once a month when applications have been received). In addition to this time commitment, members undertake site inspections prior to the meeting. All meetings are open to the public and involve the weighing of information and evidence to determine if variances are to be approved or declined.

Those interested in being considered for the Board of Variance must submit a one page covering letter with a detailed resume outlining your occupation, community involvement, relevant history, technical or special expertise.

Interested applicants should submit their application by 4:30pm on Friday, February 20, 2026. Applications can be submitted to the Town of View Royal, Attn: Leanne Taylor, 45 View Royal Avenue, Victoria, BC, V9B 1A6, or by email to info@viewroyal.ca. 

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