Development Permit Areas are generally located within 300 metres (1000 feet) of a lakeshore. Lakeshore Development Permit Areas have been created to assist with the protection of the natural environment, including water quality and lake view qualities. Properties designated as Lakeshore Development Permit Areas in Official Community Plans need a permit for the following activities:
subdivision of land
construction of, addition to, or alteration of a building or structure
alteration of land, clearing of trees and landscaping
Lakeshore properties will be evaluated on visual impacts, retention/addition of natural vegetation, and on the following set back requirements:
Buildings and structures must be at least 15 metres (50 feet) from the lakeshore.
Shoreline vegetation is encouraged to be retained or replanted in the first 15 metres (50 feet) from the shoreline.
All development, including use, size and siting of building and structures, including sewage disposal systems, shall be in accordance with Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, as amended or replaced.
Requirements for a Development Permit
Complete the application form, with Contaminated Sites waiver form, signed by all owners of the property. If the application is not signed by the owner, a completed Agent Authorization form or letter from the owner authorizing someone to act on their behalf is required, or if owned the property is owned by a registered company, signed by all listed authorizing signing directors.
Proof of ownership can be in the form of a tax notice, Certificate of Title, etc.
A copy of corporate registry search or certificate of incorporation, including a list of current directors, dated no more than seven days prior to the date of the application, and the application form must be signed by the authorized representatives of the corporation.
A diagram showing the the location of existing and proposed development with dimensions and setbacks and the following:
Sewage disposal system
Lawns, gardens and treed areas
Sheds, garages and other outbuildings or structures
Driveway
Sundecks, etc
Physical characteristics of the property
Submit drawing of approved sewage disposal site, if required, per Northern Health.
If the application is to subdivide a property, include a diagram showing the subdivision plan (including lot dimensions).
Development Services staff will review the application
A site inspection is conducted. The owner or occupier is responsible for verifying the location of lot lines prior to the development
Development Services staff draft the permit and diagram reflecting only the approved development.
The development permit may be reviewed by the Regional District Board or the permit may be issued by the Development Services department.
If the development permit is issued, the permit is registered on the title of the parcel at the Land Title and Survey Authority of BC.
A copy of the permit is provided to the application and another is given to the Regional District's Building inspection department as required. One copy remains on file.
