Planning & Development
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Land Development
Welcome to Land Development Procedures in Logan Lake.
The purpose of this guide is to provide a general overview of the development approvals process in the District of Logan Lake.
The Local Government Act and the Community Charter, allow municipal government to manage land development by using the following tools and procedures:
The Local Government Act and the Community Charter, allow municipal government to manage land development by using the following tools and procedures:
Council approval for:
- Official Community Plan Bylaw
- Zoning Bylaw
- Development Permits
- Development Variance Permits
- Temporary Commercial and/or Industrial Use Permits
Independent Board Approval for:
- Board of Variance
Approving Officer for:
- Subdivisions
and the following is a brief description of the above bylaws, permits and approval procedures, that staff will assist you with.
Official Community Plan Bylaw:
The Official Community Plan Bylaw (OCP), is a general statement of the District's broad objectives and policies with respect to the form and character of existing and proposed land use.
The OCP includes policies regarding economic, social and environmental objectives and contains land use designations.
An OCP bylaw and/or amendment, requires public process and is approved by Council.
The OCP includes policies regarding economic, social and environmental objectives and contains land use designations.
An OCP bylaw and/or amendment, requires public process and is approved by Council.
Zoning Bylaw:
The Zoning Bylaw governs the use and density of land, buildings and structures; the area, shape and dimensions of parcels of land; floodplains and parking and loading provisions, in order to guide development of land in an efficient, systematic and orderly way for the benefit of the community.
A Zoning bylaw and/or amendment, requires public process and is approved by Council.
A Zoning bylaw and/or amendment, requires public process and is approved by Council.
Development Permits:
An Official Community Plan Bylaw may designate Development Permit Areas within a municipality; and a Development Permit Area may establish guidelines for the form and character of a development.
Development Permits are required before land is subdivided or construction of an addition to or alteration of a building or structure is commenced; are granted by Council; noted on title of the said property; and are binding on all persons who acquire an interest in the property.
Development Permits are required before land is subdivided or construction of an addition to or alteration of a building or structure is commenced; are granted by Council; noted on title of the said property; and are binding on all persons who acquire an interest in the property.
Development Variance Permits:
Development Variance Permits may be used to vary the provisions of various bylaws (i.e. Zoning, Subdivision, Sign, Land Use) with respect to siting, design, servicing or environmental features but cannot vary the use or density of land or floodplain specifications.
Development Variance Permits require a public process; are granted by Council; noted on title of the said property; and are binding on all persons who acquire an interest in the property.
Development Variance Permits require a public process; are granted by Council; noted on title of the said property; and are binding on all persons who acquire an interest in the property.
Temporary Commercial and/or Industrial Use Permits:
Temporary Commercial and/or Industrial User Permits may be issued in relation to land designated in an Official Community Plan, to allow a use not permitted by a Zoning Bylaw; specify conditions under which the temporary use may be carried out; or allow and regulate the construction of buildings or structures in respect of the use for which the permit is issued.
Temporary Commercial and/or Industrial User Permits require a public process; are granted by Council; noted on title of the said property; and are binding on all persons who acquire an interest in the property.
Temporary Commercial and/or Industrial User Permits require a public process; are granted by Council; noted on title of the said property; and are binding on all persons who acquire an interest in the property.
Board of Variance:
The Board of Variance is a mandatory, independent and impartial body whose purpose is to consider minor variances of a Zoning Bylaw that would cause an undue hardship to the applicant.
The Board of Variance cannot vary the permitted uses or densities under a Zoning Bylaw, nor can it deal with major variations that should be the subject of a Development Variance Permit.
A Board of Variance requires a public process and the decisions are final -- Council cannot be consulted on Board of Variance issues.
The Board of Variance cannot vary the permitted uses or densities under a Zoning Bylaw, nor can it deal with major variations that should be the subject of a Development Variance Permit.
A Board of Variance requires a public process and the decisions are final -- Council cannot be consulted on Board of Variance issues.
Subdivisions:
A subdivision means the adjustment of parcel lines on a specific parcel of land. There are two types of subdivisions - minor and major. A minor subdivision consists only a f lot line adjustment, consolidation or highway widening. A major subdivision is defined as all other subdivisions and always requires a subdivision plan. Typically a major subdivision includes the creation of two or more parcels of property where only one existed previously.
Subdivisions are processed by the Approving Officer as per Subdivision, Zoning and applicable bylaws - Council cannot participate in subdivisions.
Subdivisions are processed by the Approving Officer as per Subdivision, Zoning and applicable bylaws - Council cannot participate in subdivisions.
Contact Information:
For further information and/or assistance with land development please contact District staff at 250-523-6225 or via email at
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or by stopping in at our office Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm at #1 Opal Drive, Logan Lake, BC.
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