Zoning

Zoning bylaws regulate the use, size and location of developments and buildings in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. These bylaws expand on land use designations in Official Community Plans (OCPs). Anyone considering building or development in the Regional District should review the zoning bylaws.  

Zoning and Rural Land Use Bylaw designations are also shown on PropertyMap, an ineteractive mapping tool.

Zoning Bylaws

Most electoral areas fall under Zoning Bylaw No. 2892 [PDF/3.7MB].

Two Electoral Areas in the Regional District have separate zoning bylaws. Electoral Area C has a zoning bylaw for Punchaw Lake and Electoral Area H has a zoning bylaw for the proposed Valemount Glacier Destination development [PDF/3.1MB].

If your proposed development requires a change to the zoning designation, you need to submit a formal rezoning application. This process involves:

  • a public notification
  • a public hearing
  • a first, second and third reading
  • the adoption of a formal bylaw by the Regional District Board of Directors

Information on timelines, fees and application forms for a zoning amendment can be found on the Fees, Forms and Timelines page.

Rural Land Use Bylaw for Electoral Area E (Woodpecker-Hixon)

Similar to a Zoning Bylaw, the Rural Land Use Bylaws (RLUB) simplify OCP policies and zoning regulations. The RLUB helps guide land use decisions in low population rural areas.

Electoral Area E Rural Land Use Bylaw [PDF/3.5MB]

If your proposed development project requires a change to the Rural Land Use Bylaw, you need to submit an amendment application. Information on timelines, fees and application forms for a Rural Land Use Bylaw amendment can be found on the Fees, Forms and Timelines page.

Zoning amendment requirements

Review Process