Are you:
- developing a principal or secondary residence?
- developing a garage, shop, shed or accessory building?
- placing or removing soil/fill? (including construction aggregate)
- developing mixed-use buildings on a farm?
- operating a business or other non-farm use?
Agricultural Land Reserve regulations limit what uses are permitted, their size and location, and placing fill for development. Any use must also be consistent with Regional District zoning and land use bylaws.
An Agricultural Land Commission-approved Notice of Intent is required to place fill before developing most structures in the Agricultural Land Reserve. Plan your building process with these requirements in mind. The Regional District can only issue building permits if the Agricultural Land Commission Notice of Intent requirements are met. The Notice of Intent process takes up to 60 days after submitting all required information on the Agricultural Land Commission's online application portal.
The Agricultural Land Reserve and Agricultural Land Commission
The Agricultural Land Reserve is BC’s provincial zone to preserve agricultural land for the future. The Agricultural Land Commission is an independent provincial agency that administers the Agricultural Land Commission Act and Regulations, and protects the Agricultural Land Reserve land base and its agricultural use.
Visit the Agricultural Land Commission website and learn more about housing the Agricultural Land Reserve. You can also contact:
- ALC Soil Inquiries and Notices of Intent:
ALC.Soil@gov.bc.ca or 236-468-3343 - ALC Land Use Planner – North:
ALC.North@gov.bc.ca or 236-468-3288
