Project Summary
The SLRD received a development application for a proposed campground on a 7.27 hectare parcel of land adjacent to the existing Porteau Cove Provincial Park. Existing site uses include aggregate extraction and remediation works to stabilize the slopes for development are complete. The application proposes 73 campsites, outdoor amenity space, and an amenity/commercial building including employee housing. Visit our Public webmap to view the location of this parcel.
The current Rural Resource 3 (RR3) zoning and Resource Management OCP designation does not provide for the provide for campground use, thus the need for a Zoning and OCP amendment application. The Zoning and OCP Amendment Applications are being processed concurrently.
Current Status
The Amendment Bylaws were given second reading at the March 25, 2026, SLRD Board meeting. Staff are working with the proponent to prepare for Public Hearing. Please visit this webpage in April for information regarding Public Hearing dates.
Staff Reports
First Reading Report - September 13, 2023, EAD/September 27, 2023 SLRD Board Meeting
Second Reading Report - March 25, 2026, Board Meeting [PDF/1.1MB]
Traffic and Visitor Management
Following the referrals received, a Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) was conducted, and MOTT has accepted this report. A preliminary circulation plan has been provided in the application drawings, and the applicant has identified a proposed location for a multi‑use pathway as recommended in the TIA. The final alignment and design of this pathway, which is intended to support circulation between the existing BC Parks campground and the proposed new campground, will require continued collaboration between the applicant, BC Parks, and SLRD staff, and these conversations are ongoing.
Consistent with the Campground Bylaw, a detailed Traffic and Visitor Use Management Plan will be required prior to bylaw adoption and issuance of a Campground permit.
Tiny Home Camping Unit Concept
The applicant has submitted a “tiny home” concept for the proposed ‘glamping sites’. Staff have advised the applicant that any tiny home used within a campground must meet the definition of a camping unit under the Campground Bylaw and therefore cannot be a park model trailer or a tiny home placed on a permanent foundation.
To be considered a compliant camping unit, a tiny home must be constructed to CSA Z240 (RV Series) standards, remain road‑legal, and meet the bylaw’s dimensional and mobility requirements (maximum width 2.6 m, maximum length 12.5 m, and capable of movement via hitch or fifth‑wheel connection). Additionally, the Campground Bylaw has regulations on the length of stay in a campground and the maximum stay in all camping units is not more than 30 consecutive days per camping party.
SLRD Campground Regulations
Details regarding waste management, lighting, traffic management etc. will be required at the Campground Permit stage as per the SLRD Campground Bylaw, applicable to campgrounds in Area D. A Campground Permit will be required prior to adoption of the subject amendment bylaws.
Draft Amendment Bylaws
Draft Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1830-2023 [PDF/144KB]
Draft OCP Amendment Bylaw 1823-2023 [PDF/165KB]