1. Hamlet Office
  2. Hamlet Departments
  3. Planning and Lands

Planning and Lands

The Planning and Lands Office supports the responsible development and use of land within the Hamlet of Arviat. The Office works with residents, businesses, organizations, and developers on land-related matters, including land applications, development permits, and lease inquiries.

Please contact the Planning and Lands Office before submitting a land application or development permit application. The Office can also assist with questions related to municipal land leases.

Contact Information

Phone Number: (867) 857-2841
Email: lands@arviat.ca
 

Arviat Community Plan & Zoning By-law Update

The Hamlet of Arviat is updating its Community Plan and Zoning By-law documents to plan the community to 2046.

The updated Community Plan will guide our community's growth and identify priorities for housing, community development, and infrastructure.  The updated Zoning By-law will update the rules and procedures for developments, including timelines for development, accessory buildings, drainage, parking, and servicing.

Council gave First Reading to the proposed Community Plan (By-law No. 358) and Zoning By-law (No. 359) on October 5, 2026. The documents are currently in draft form and have not yet been adopted. Please see "Key Changes" documents for a summary of the key changes proposed in these By-laws.

A Public Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday October 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Hamlet Office. Community members are encouraged to review the proposed By-laws and share their questions, comments, and feedback.The Planning and Lands Office supports the responsible development and use of land within the Hamlet of Arviat. The Office works with residents, businesses, organizations, and developers on land-related matters, including land applications, development permits, and lease inquiries.

Lot Map

Visit the link below to access the digital map of Arviat.
http://app.structi.ca/lotmap/arviat

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By selecting the “Available” tab at the bottom of the screen, you will see all lots available for a land application shown in Green.

By selecting the “Zone” tab, you can access Zoning information. By clicking on a lot, you will find the legal description, size of the lot, ownership etc.

Community Plan & Zoning By-law

The Community Plan, Community Map, and Zoning By-law guide land use and development in Arviat.

The Community Plan sets the Hamlet’s long-term direction for growth and development. The Community Plan Map shows how land is designated and zoned across the community.

The Zoning By-law provides the rules for what types of development are allowed in each zone.

Forms

Land Administration By-law

The Land Administration By-law sets out how the Hamlet manages municipal land in Arviat. It explains the process for land applications, leases, land use permits, land pricing, lease transfers, and land disposal.

Forms

Other Documents