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Planning and Development

Housing Development

Riverview’s sense of community and familiarity isn’t going anywhere, and new residential development growth is needed to allow long-standing residents to stay in Town and access housing options that are aligned with their needs across all walks of life, and to maintain our ability to welcome new residents. Here, you can expect a balance of small-town values, while embracing change and development. 

The Town of Riverview offers competitive development grants for both commercial and residential projects. Property owners that invest in new or expanding businesses and the creation of housing units through development, redevelopment, and construction activity may be eligible to apply. Visit our Housing Development page to learn more or contact our team of qualified experts to submit an expression of interest.

Planning Services

Land use planning guides development in an orderly manner, reduces land use conflict, protects the physical environment, protests and maintains valuable resources and provides stability to residents regarding what uses can be expected in their neighbourhood. Planning is done in the public's interest to protect and enhance the community. The Town of Riverview has adopted a Municipal Plan and a Zoning 
By-law to guide and direct the development of the Town with both the short term and long term vision of the community in mind. Contact us.

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Business Services

Planning to locate your business in the Town of Riverview or have an existing business that requires assistance with growth and development? Contact our Department of Economic Development or visit our Business Resources page to get started.

Engineering Services

The Department of Engineering and Public Works is responsible for service connections and drainage plan approvals. Call 506-387-2030 for assistance or fill out the PDF form to the right to request services. You can bring this into our Operations Centre at 300 Robertson Street or email it to info@townofriverview.ca.

Building Approvals

The building and development permit's primary role is to protect the property owner and community by assuring that the development is in conformity with regulations, by-laws, and the National Building Code of Canada.

A building permit is required for all work on a new building or structure and for the demolition, relocation, alteration, or replacement of an existing building or structure. Changes in the use of a building or land may also require a permit.

In areas where there is a land-use by-law in effect, it is also necessary to obtain a development permit. A development permit provides confirmation that the project is in compliance with the regulations of the land use by-law with regards to the use, lot requirements, and development requirements. When required, a development permit must be issued prior to the issuance of the building permit. Contact us

Planning Advisory Committee (PAC)

The Planning Advisory Committee is responsible to:

a) advise Council on amendments to by-laws enacted under the Community Planning Act, such as the Municipal Plan, Zoning By-law, Subdivision By-law, etc., as well as to provide views on other land-use related matters; and

b) to make decisions on variances, temporary uses, conditional uses, and similar or compatible use applications. 

Meetings

Monthly meetings of the Planning Advisory Committee will take place on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall.

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