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571 tracked Canadian meetings mentioned this topic since 2026-04. Counts come from canonicalized brief tags and are directional because coverage varies by place and platform.

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Hamilton, ON · Tue Dec 15, 2026 · Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee

No substantive agenda items listed for this meeting

The Heritage Permit Review Sub‑Committee agenda for December 15 2026 contains only procedural placeholders and a video link, with no specific rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public‑hearing items noted.

Saskatoon, SK · Tue Nov 17, 2026 · DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

Development Appeals Board to hear two permit denial appeals

The Development Appeals Board will hold hearings regarding two denied permits. The board will review appeals for a sign permit and a development permit.

Saskatoon, SK · Tue Nov 3, 2026 · DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

Development Appeals Board to hear two property appeals

The Development Appeals Board will hold public hearings regarding two specific property disputes. The board will review an order to remedy a contravention and a denied development permit.

Claresholm, AB · Fri Oct 30, 2026 · Municipal Planning Commission

Commission reviews grocery store permit and home occupation requests

The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing a development permit for a grocery store and two home occupation applications. The body will also consider the minutes from the September 18, 2026 meeting.

Big Lakes County, AB · Wed Oct 28, 2026 · Municipal Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review development and subdivision applications

The Municipal Planning Commission will meet to decide on one development permit and two subdivision applications. The body will also review a notice of appeal hearing for DP 26-D0053.

Foothills County, AB · Tue Oct 27, 2026 · Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

Board to hear appeals on development permits for setbacks and home business

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will review two development permit appeals. The board will consider a request to relax setbacks and an appeal against the approval of a home-based business.

Northern Sunrise County, AB · Tue Oct 27, 2026 · Council

Council to consider updates to passenger vehicle maintenance and replacement policy

Northern Sunrise County Council will discuss amendments to Policy 6.4 regarding the procurement and replacement of fleet vehicles. The meeting also includes several requests for financial support and updates from county departments.

High River, AB · Mon Oct 26, 2026 · Regular Council

Council considers new business license bylaw and website contract

High River Council will discuss updating the Business License Bylaw and awarding a contract for a new website platform. The meeting includes delegations from True Living Counselling & Coaching and the Royal Canadian Legion.

Oakville, ON · Wed Oct 21, 2026 · Council Information Packages

Council reviews correspondence regarding Midtown Oakville airspace protection

This is an information package for Council members. No decisions are scheduled for this meeting, though members may request to bring items forward for future discussion.

Medicine Hat, AB · Wed Oct 21, 2026 · MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

Commission to review rezoning for 514 South Railway Street SE

The Municipal Planning Commission will meet to discuss a rezoning bylaw and review a development permit decisions report. The meeting includes a presentation on a specific property rezoning.

Saskatoon, SK · Tue Oct 20, 2026 · DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

Board to hear appeal of development permit denial for 833 University Drive

The Development Appeals Board will hold a public hearing to review an appeal regarding a denied development permit. One other scheduled appeal has been withdrawn.

Chestermere, AB · Tue Oct 20, 2026 · Regular Meeting of Council

Council to consider home business permit for 232, 300 Marina Drive

Chestermere City Council will review a development permit for a minor home business. The meeting also includes a review of the grant process and two closed sessions regarding legal advice on access to information.

Clearwater County, AB · Tue Oct 20, 2026 · Municipal Planning Commission

Municipal Planning Commission to review dwelling and business permits

The Municipal Planning Commission will discuss several development applications, including the placement of a manufactured dwelling and a short-term rental operation. The body will also consider a variance for an accessory building setback.

High Level, AB · Mon Oct 19, 2026 · Committee of the Whole

Committee discusses liquor/cannabis land use and firefighter recruitment strategies

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing updates to the Land Use Bylaw regarding liquor and cannabis retail. The body is also receiving a report on volunteer firefighter recruitment to inform the 2027 budget.

The Archipelago, ON · Thu Oct 15, 2026 · Committee of the Whole

Committee to review plowing agreement and updated indemnification by-law

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a plowing agreement for Bayfield Hwy 529A and a revised indemnification by-law. The meeting includes a review of September 2026 building permits and a closed session for legal matters.

Vulcan, AB · Wed Oct 14, 2026 · MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Planning Commission to review shipping container permits

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider a new temporary development permit for a shipping container at 107 - 2 Street S. The body will also review a separate development permit for a shipping container and receive the Development Officer's report.

Stratford, PE · Wed Oct 14, 2026 · Regular Council

Council to consider rezoning and special permit for businesses

Stratford Town Council will review a rezoning request for a property on Goldsmith Row and a special permit for an auto glass repair shop. The meeting also includes reports from safety services, finance, and sustainability.

Northern Sunrise County, AB · Wed Oct 14, 2026 · Municipal Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review subdivision and development applications

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider one development permit for a detached garage and two subdivision applications. The body will also review minutes from the September 9, 2026, meeting.

Tay, ON · Wed Oct 14, 2026 · Public Meeting - Building and Planning Fee Review

Tay Township to hold public meeting on building and planning fee increases

Council is holding a public meeting to receive comments on proposed increases to building and planning application fees. The review was conducted by Hemson Consulting using a benchmark methodology.

Nakusp, BC · Wed Oct 14, 2026 · Regular Council

Council to consider Hot Springs parking lot upgrades and liquor license changes

The Nakusp Regular Council will discuss funding for infrastructure improvements at the Hot Springs parking lot and a request to extend liquor service hours for Nakusp Brewing Company. The body will also consider a permissive tax exemption bylaw and a fee waiver for a community workshop.

Hearst, ON · Wed Oct 14, 2026 · Planning Committee

Planning Committee to discuss land donation request from Université de Hearst

The Planning Committee is reviewing a request from the Université de Hearst for a donation of municipal land at Kinsey Park. The body will also consider renewing an emergency information agreement and review building permit activities.

Ramara, ON · Fri Oct 9, 2026 · Council Information Package

Ramara Council reviews September building permits and zoning updates

Council is reviewing a package of communications and reports, including building permit activity for September 2026. The package includes notices of a recently passed zoning by-law amendment and correspondence from provincial and municipal agencies.

Nanaimo, BC · Thu Oct 8, 2026 · Design Advisory Panel Meeting

Design Advisory Panel to review two multi-family residential developments

The Design Advisory Panel will review two development permit applications. Both projects involve multi-family residential buildings and request specific variances from existing regulations.

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, BC · Thu Oct 8, 2026 · Electoral Area Services Committee

Committee to discuss wildfire zoning and building permit policy changes

The Electoral Area Services Committee is considering zoning amendments to assist recovery from the Bald Range Wildfire. The body will also review the repeal of a building permit policy for several specific residential areas.

Sarnia, ON · Thu Oct 8, 2026 · Non-Agenda Mail

City Hall to be illuminated for DCD and Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness

This document consists of non-agenda mail and informational reports. It includes notices for City Hall illuminations and building permit reports.

Hamilton, ON · Thu Oct 8, 2026 · Hamilton Licensing Tribunal

No specific agenda items are listed in the provided document.

The provided text is a procedural template from the eSCRIBE software system and contains no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions for the Hamilton Licensing Tribunal meeting on October 8, 2026. The document includes empty fields for titles, descriptions, and vote results, indicating that the substantive…

Quinte West, ON · Wed Oct 7, 2026 · Council

Quinte West Council hears nine delegations on data centres and a proposed development pause

Quinte West Council meets October 7, 2026, starting with a closed session at 4:00 p.m. to review confidential land acquisition or disposition reports QW-2026-00136 and QW-2026-00137 from Director of Finance Caleb DenOuden, then returns to open session at 4:30 p.m. The public session is dominated by delegations on data…

Innisfail, AB · Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 2026.10.06 Municipal Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review row housing and repair service permits

The Municipal Planning Commission will deliberate on three development permits for residential and commercial projects. The body will also receive a quarterly update on approved permits and information regarding data centres.

Saskatoon, SK · Tue Oct 6, 2026 · DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

Board hears two appeals: Dunning Crescent order and Hilliard permit denial

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing to consider two appeals: one against an order to remedy a contravention at 10 Dunning Crescent, and one against a development permit denial at 515 Hilliard Street East. The board will decide whether to uphold or overturn the city's actions.

Kamloops, BC · Tue Oct 6, 2026 · Regular Meeting (1:30 pm) and Public Hearing (7:00 pm)

Kamloops council to decide 455 Fortune Drive rezoning, housing agreement, and development permit

Kamloops City Council meets October 6, 2026 at 1:30 pm for a regular meeting, with a public hearing scheduled for 7:00 pm. Council will consider adopting permissive tax exemption bylaws for not-for-profit organizations and places of worship, utility rate and fee amendment bylaws, and a road closure at 1100 Ord Road. A…

County of Grande Prairie No. 1, AB · Tue Oct 6, 2026 · Municipal Planning Commission

County planning board to weigh three subdivision applications and two development permits

The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Municipal Planning Commission meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Administration Building and via Microsoft Teams. The agenda lists three subdivision applications and two development permit applications, all presented by Nick Lapp, General Manager, Planning and…

Prince George, BC · Mon Oct 5, 2026 · Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider cremation service needs and zoning changes

Council will discuss increasing cremation capacity and accessibility in Prince George. The meeting includes decisions on liquor licenses, a development variance for building height, and zoning amendments.

Stratford, PE · Mon Oct 5, 2026 · PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND HERITAGE

Stratford committee to weigh permit for front-yard accessory building at 32 Spruce Lane

Stratford's Planning, Development and Heritage committee meets October 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The main new item is a development application from Andrea McManus for an accessory building (15.5 x 12.5 ft) placed in the front yard at 32 Spruce Lane (PID 398826) before a permit was obtained. The agenda also includes a…

Revelstoke, BC · Mon Oct 5, 2026 · HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION

Heritage commission to review updated drawings for 4-unit dwelling at 200 Third St East

Revelstoke's Heritage Advisory Commission meets October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers and electronically. The main item is HAP-2026-3, a request from Council to review updated drawings for a proposed four-unit multi-unit dwelling at 200 Third St East. The commission will also hear a verbal update on merging…

Rossland, BC · Mon Oct 5, 2026 · Regular Council

Rossland Council to decide zoning bylaw for indoor self storage and 2027 tax exemptions

Rossland City Council meets on October 5, 2026, immediately after a public hearing, at Council Chambers, 1920 Third Avenue. Council is set to decide on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2872 (Indoor Self Storage) for third reading and adoption, and on 2027 Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw No. 2873. It will also consider a…

Sooke, BC · Mon Oct 5, 2026 · Regular Council

Sooke Council to adopt zoning bylaw for 7350 West Coast Road (Erinan Estates)

The District of Sooke Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6 PM in Council Chambers at 2225 Otter Point Road. The main decisions are adopting Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 935 (600-115), 2026 for 7350 West Coast Road (Erinan Estates), and authorizing Development Variance Permit PLN02584 for the same property to waive…

Capital Regional District, BC · Fri Oct 2, 2026 · Cariboo Regional District Board

CRD Board to decide rezoning at 1250 Chew Rd and $60,000 in solar panels for South Cariboo rec centre

The Cariboo Regional District Board meets Friday, October 2, 2026 in Williams Lake to consider development permits, zoning and water service bylaws, and several contribution agreements. Items include a rezoning at 1250 Chew Rd in Area A, a $60,000 Community Works Fund request for solar panels at the South Cariboo…

Victoria, BC · Thu Oct 1, 2026 · Committee of the Whole

Victoria committee to weigh converting 780 Blanshard St. heritage building into a hotel

Victoria's Committee of the Whole meets Oct. 1, 2026 to consider land-use and administrative reports. The main item is a heritage alteration permit with variances and a heritage designation application for 780 Blanshard Street, which staff recommend approving to restore the heritage-registered BC Power Commission…

Thompson-Nicola Regional District, BC · Thu Oct 1, 2026 · Board of Directors Regular

TNRD Board to consider rezoning Adams Lake property and two building-infraction title notices

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board of Directors meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 1:30 PM in the Twin Rivers Boardroom, 465 Victoria St, Kamloops. The Board will consider a zoning amendment bylaw for a property at 5580 Adams West FSR, Adams Lake, and two building-infraction reports from the Chief Building…

Meaford, ON · Tue Sep 29, 2026 · Heritage Advisory Committee

Committee to review three heritage permit applications for Meaford properties

The Heritage Advisory Committee will consider three heritage permit applications for properties at 96 Sykes Street North, 34 Boucher Street, and 207 Bayfield Street, recommending approval to Council. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from June and September 2026 meetings, public participation, and…