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Variance Orders

A Variance Order is required to provide specific relief from provisions restricting minimum yards, building height, lot coverage, building floor space, site area, site width, land use, dwelling unit density or parking requirements within a specific zone.

A Minor Variance Order is a Variance which allows to vary the minimum or maximum requirements of a zone within the bulk use table by no more than 15 percent. Any Variance that exceeds 15 percent of the minimum or maximum requires must apply for a Major Variance Order which is reviewed by Council at the Regular Development & Planning Meetings (Public Hearing).

All applications for a Variance Order with the Planning Department must be submitted to Cloudpermit.  

To get started with Cloudpermit, you will need to create an account.  You will require a valid email address to use the system.

  1. Go to the Cloudpermit site at https://ca.cloudpermit.com/login
  2. Click on “Create a New Account” found under the “Continue” arrow.
  3. Provide your email address.
  4. Cloudpermit will send an email to the address you have provided.
  5. Open the email and complete the registration process. The next time you visit the site, you'll login using your email and password.
  6. Login to Cloudpermit. It should say "My Dashboard" on the upper left-hand corner.
  7. In "My Dashboard" click the "Create a New Application" button in the upper right-hand corner. 
  8. Select Province and Municipality from the drop down menus (Select "Manitoba" and "Rural Municipality of Taché")
  9. Click the "Planning Approval" box and then click the "Create Application" button.
  10. Select "Variance Order" from the list of application categories. Then select either "New" or "Extension " to specify the type of Variance Order. Once applied for, our department will contact you to indicate if the Variance Order you are applying for is a major or minor.
  11. At the bottom, you can select "Yes" or "no" to engage in a pre-consultation application and/or meeting with the Municipality. Then click "Next."
  12. Create a New Project and give it a name that relates to the project with the address. The project name can be changed at a later date. Then click "Next."
  13. Provide the Location where the work will be taking place. You can then type in your address, roll number or you can find your property on the map. All the fields with an asterisk must be completed. Then click "Next."
  14. At this point, you'll see a Summary. Check if the information is accurate. If you need to make changes, use the "Back" button. If everything is correct, click "Finish & Create."

Note: Cloudpermit sends email notification indicating the status of your application and what actions may be required of you. Make sure to click "Yes" toggle for Email notifications, located in the upper-left hand corner on the application page/workspace. In addition, you can send a message to our department regarding a specific application within the workspace for that application.

Minor Variance Orders

New Development = $100.00

Existing/Non-Compliant Development = $200.00


Major Variance Orders (Requiring a Public Hearing)

New Development = $250.00 + Mailing Costs

Existing/Non-Compliant Development = $500.00 + Mailing Costs

1.) Cash (Pay at the R.M. Office)

2.) Cheque (Pay at, or mail to, the R.M. Office)

3.) Debit (Pay at the R.M. Office)

4.) E-Transfer (Send to reception@rmtache.ca and in the message field write "planning")

5.) Invoice (Issued the month the file goes to public hearing and can be paid by any of the methods listed above. Note: you must be the owner of the property)

Variance Order Approvals expire after 1 year from Council’s decision. The Applicant may make an application to Council for an extension for 12 months (1 year), see below.

All applications for an extension for a Variance Order with the Planning Department must be submitted to Cloudpermit.  

To get started with Cloudpermit, you will need to create an account.  You will require a valid email address to use the system.

  1. Go to the Cloudpermit site at https://ca.cloudpermit.com/login
  2. Click on “Create a New Account” found under the “Continue” arrow.
  3. Provide your email address.
  4. Cloudpermit will send an email to the address you have provided.
  5. Open the email and complete the registration process. The next time you visit the site, you'll login using your email and password.
  6. Login to Cloudpermit. It should say "My Dashboard" on the upper left-hand corner.
  7. In "My Dashboard" click the "Create a New Application" button in the upper right-hand corner. 
  8. Select Province and Municipality from the drop down menus (Select "Manitoba" and "Rural Municipality of Taché")
  9. Click the "Planning Approval" box and then click the "Create Application" button.
  10. Select "Variance Order" from the list of application categories. Then select either "Extension" to specify the type of Variance Order.
  11. At the bottom, you can select "Yes" or "no" to engage in a pre-consultation application and/or meeting with the Municipality. Then click "Next."
  12. Create a New Project and give it a name that relates to the project with the address. The project name can be changed at a later date. Then click "Next."
  13. Provide the Location where the work will be taking place. You can then type in your address, roll number or you can find your property on the map. All the fields with an asterisk must be completed. Then click "Next."
  14. At this point, you'll see a Summary. Check if the information is accurate. If you need to make changes, use the "Back" button. If everything is correct, click "Finish & Create."

Note: Cloudpermit sends email notification indicating the status of your application and what actions may be required of you. Make sure to click "Yes" toggle for Email notifications, located in the upper-left hand corner on the application page/workspace. In addition, you can send a message to our department regarding a specific application within the workspace for that application.