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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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