The Planning & Development Services department provides reviewing and processing services to all new developments in SLRD electoral areas, particularly with respect to official community plan amendment, zoning amendment and development permit applications. The Development Application Form is for most development applications other than those listed under the miscellaneous section below. Guides are available for each application type, providing information about process and requirements.
Temporary Commercial or Industrial Use Permits can authorize a particular use to occur, temporarily, in a zone where it is not usually permitted. The permit is issued for a specified period of time and establishes the conditions under which the temporary use may be carried on.
A Development Variance Permit (DVP) allows for the relaxation of certain Squamish-Lillooet Regional District zoning bylaw requirements other than use or density, such as setbacks from a lot line.
A Riparian Area Development Permit is required for any development activity within 30m of a waterbody within a Riparian Development Permit Area. Riparian areas are designated under the provincial Riparian Areas Regulation for the protection of the natural environment, its ecosystems, and biological diversity.
A Wildfire Protection Development Permit is required for development activities that involve construction of, addition to or alteration of a building or other structure, where a building permit is required. Some exemptions apply (see each Electoral Area Official Community Plan for full details).
A Development Permit is a permit approved by the SLRD Board that specifies how development is to occur on a given parcel of land. A Development Permit is required when the property to be developed is situated within a Development Permit Area designated in an Official Community Plan.
All other permits or development applications are as follows, each with their own unique process and form.
A Wildfire Protection Development Permit is required for development activities that involve construction of, addition to or alteration of a building or other structure, where a building permit is required. Some exemptions apply (see each Electoral Area Official Community Plan for full details).
The Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) is a provincial designation on land where agriculture is recognized as a priority use. The ALR takes precedence over any other zoning on the land. If you wish to alter ALR boundaries or develop for non-farm use, you must apply to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for approval.
Applications for farm worker housing must be made directly to the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) through the Non Adhering Residential Use Application (NARU). Check the applicable zoning bylaw to ensure your proposal complies with SLRD regulations.
