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Planning Applications

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What's New?
  • We've added a list of current planning applications and their status. The list will be updated weekly.

Planning Application Status

  • Learn about enabling legislation and guiding documents

The Planning and Development Services Department administers all land use and development applications for the District of Lake Country.

For initiatives working to meet the strategic objectives of Council and the community through planning initiatives, visit our Long-Range Planning Initiatives page.

PLANNING APPLICATION STATUS

  

 Agricultural Land Reserve Application

Agricultural Land Reserve Applications must adhere to both the District's requirements and Provincial legislation. An application for Agricultural Land Reserve is necessary when adding, removing or subdividing land within the Agricultural Land Reserve, accommodating non-farm use of agricultural lands, placing of fill and secondary dwelling for farm purposes, as examples.

Apply

 Development Permit

A Development Permit Application may be required if subdivision, development or land alteration is taking place on a property within one or more Development Permit Areas. Unless exempted, a property owner must obtain a development permit that sets out specific requirements. See also the Development Application Checklist of Required Documentation.

Apply

Development Permit Application Guildelines/Checklists

  • Agricultural
  • Agri Tourism Accommodation
  • Commercial
  • Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Resource
  • Hillside
  • Industrial
  • Multiple Unit Residential
  • Natural Environment
  • Stability Erosion and Drainage Hazard
  • Town Centre
  • Wildland Fire

A Development Permit is not the same as a Building Permit.

Development Variance Permit

A Development Variance Permit application is required to change regulations, e.g. zoning bylaw provisions, servicing requirements and signage regulations. A Development Variance Permit cannot be used to vary use, density or floodplain regulations.

Apply

Liquor Licence Application
  • Liquor Licence Application Guide
  • Liquor Licence Application
 Official Community Plan Amendments

The District of Lake Country's Official Community Plan is a statement of objectives and policies to guide all decisions on planning and land use management within the area covered by the plan. Amendments to the OCP require Council approval. View the Official Community Plan 

Apply

 Subdivisions

Subdivision of land includes, but is not limited to:

  • the division of a parcel into two or more individual parcels,
  • the creation of strata lots, 
  • the realignment of existing property lines (boundary adjustment), and the
  • conversion of an existing rental building into individual units for independent ownership (strata conversion).

Apply

 Zoning Bylaw Amendments

A Zoning Amendment is the public process required to change land use or increase density on a property beyond what is permitted by the Zoning Bylaw, usually by changing the zoning designation of the property. Amendments to the Zoning Bylaw require Council approval. View the Zoning Bylaw.

Apply

General Permit Application

Use the General Permit Application for:

  • Board of Variance
  • Covenant Amendment
  • Development Permit Exemption
  • Land Use Contract Amendment
  • Liquor Licensing Permit
  • Property Status Letter
  • Sign Permit
  • Soil Removal/Deposit Permit
  • Temporary Use Permit

Apply

Information Bulletins

  • Contaminated Sites Bulletin
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  • 2023 Planning Application Fees
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