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Development Permits |
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. |
Development Application Form
(there is one application form for all development applications)
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Riparian Area Development Permits |
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. |
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Wildfire Protection Development Area Permits |
A Wildfire Protection Development Area Permit is required when the property to be developed is situated within a Development Permit Area designated in an Official Community Plan for wildfire protection. When such a designation exists, a Wildfire Protection Development Area Permit must be obtained before a Building Permit. |
A Guide to the Wildfire Protection Development Area Permit process |
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Development Variance Permits |
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. |
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Official Community Plan Amendments |
An Official Community Plan amendment is required any time a proposed land use contravenes an Official Community Plan. |
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Zoning Amendments |
A Zoning Amendment is required if the proposed land use is not permitted under the existing zoning. |
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Temporary Industrial and Commercial Use Permits |
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 Guide to the Temporary Industrial and Commercial Use Permit process |
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Soil Deposit and Removal Permits |
A permit is required to deposit or remove soil within the SLRD, where the deposit or removal involves 10 cubic metres or more of soil. |
See the Soil Deposit and Removal Bylaw for full details | |
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Campground Permits |
In Electoral Area D, a Campground Permit is required for all campground operations, including tent and RV sites. |
See the Campground Bylaw for full details | |
| Farm Worker Housing |
Applications for farm worker housing must be made directly to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) through the Non Adhering Residential Use Application (NARU). |
See the ALC NARU Application Policy for details |
Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)
The Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) is a provincial designation on land in which 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 are required to apply to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for approval.
Agricultural Land Reserve and Agricultural Land Comission Information
Agricultural Land Commission Application Instructions