Below is a list of all our forms related to applications, permits and property taxes.
If you are starting a business the Bizpal tool will provide you with a little help finding out what permits and licences you may need.
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Access Permit |
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Access Permits are issued in accordance with Highways Bylaw 1189 2022. A "highway" includes all municipal streets, roads, lanes, bridges, viaducts and any other way open to public use. |
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Agricultural Land Reserve |
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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. |
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Apply here to display Arena advertising. |
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Blasting Permit |
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Blasting Permits are issued in accordance with Blasting Bylaw 965, 2016. Blasting is defined as the handling, preparation and usage of explosives. Blasting permits are issued only to blasters, an applicant with a blaster in their employ or an applicant that has a contract with a blaster. |
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Building Inspection |
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Schedule a building inspection - 24 hours' notice required |
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Building Permit |
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A Building Permit is required for a variety of construction projects. These range from new construction to existing structure additions and major renovations. A Building Permit is not the same as a Development Permit. A Building Permit ensures that construction of a building structure is in adherence to BC Building Code. Read Building Regulation Bylaw 1070, 2018. Find more information on our Building Permits page. |
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Building Permit Revision Request |
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A Building Permit ensures that construction of a building structure is in adherence to the BC Building Code. If you make changes to an approved permit, you must request the approval of your revisions. |
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Burning Permit |
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During the COVID-19 containment response requiring public closure of Fire Administration and Municipal Hall (effective March 18, 2020), please apply online for Burning Permits for eligible properties. An invoice will be sent to you by mail. Learn more about the Provincial Regulations to protect air quality in BC. Any property owners that are eligible for a Lake Country Burning Permit must also comply with the provincial regulations that specify setbacks to neighbouring homes, businesses, schools and care facilities, among other details relative to open burning. |
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Business Licence |
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Anybody starting, expanding or relocating a business within Lake Country has to have a business licence. Read Business Licensing Bylaw 1000, 2017 Planning on working from home? Read the regulations for Country Residential Home Occupation, Residential Home Occupation and Rural Residential Home Occupation licences. |
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Construct in Right of Way |
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This free permit gives you permission to excavate in the road right-of-way for any reason. Submit the application at least 10 working days before beginning work. If the work will cause lane or road closures a traffic control plan must accompany the application. Locates are required before excavating. Call BC ONE at 1-800-474-6886. Failure to do so will invalidate the permit. (Confirming the location of underground infrastructure eliminates the risk of accidents where digging or excavation work strikes buried facilities such as pipelines, telecommunication cables, water and sewage lines, and electrical wires.) |
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Development or Variance Permit |
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A Development application is required for any specific development on any specific parcel of land within Lake Country. It is not the same as a Building Permit. See also the Development Application Checklist of Required Documentation. A Development Variance application is required to change regulations, e.g. zoning bylaw provisions, servicing requirements and signage regulations. |
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Encroachment Permit |
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Encroachment Permits are issued in accordance with Highways Bylaw 1189 2022. A "highway" includes all municipal streets, roads, lanes, bridges, viaducts, and any other way open to public use. |
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Grants-in-Aid |
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Council may provide grant funds to groups or organizations that Council considers enhance or contribute to the projects, residents or facilities of Lake Country. Read the Grant-in-Aid Policy Apply
If you are part of an Arts & Cultural organization or event producer, you may be eligible for a grant through the Lake Country Arts Council. Find out more. |
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Greenhouse Gas-Resource Conservation Checklist |
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Use this checklist to indicate Greenhouse Gas reduction and resource conservation for development permits areas. |
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Hydrant Use Permit |
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For one-time specific access to fire hydrant water supply. |
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Lake Country Fire Department Recruitment |
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Do you like to help others, enjoy working as part of a team, want to learn new skills and are physically fit? If you are interested in becoming a member of the Lake Country Fire Department complete the application form and submit it to the attention of the Fire Chief. To be eligible you must:
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Mobile Vendor |
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A mobile vendor is defined in Business Licensing Bylaw 1000, 2017 as any person who, from a motor vehicle, trailer or cycle, sells or offers for sale food or merchandise, or who advertises or takes orders for goods or services. Mobile vendors require a permit to operate in Lake Country. |
| Overweight/Oversize Vehicle Permit |
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Oversized/Overweight Vehicle Permits are issued in accordance with the Highways Bylaw 1189 2022 within the District of Lake Country. By signature of the application, it is hereby declared that all statements and information contained in or attached to this application are, to the best of the applicant’s knowledge and belief true and correct in all respects. The applicant confirms to have read, understood and abide by all requirements of Bylaw 186, 1998. |
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Official Community Plan Amendment |
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The District of Lake Country's Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw provide regulations to manage our community's growth, consistent with the established vision of its residents. Amendments to the OCP and Zoning Bylaws require Council approval. |
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Outdoor Event Application |
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Thinking of hosting an outdoor event? |
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Secondary Suite - Adding or Decommissioning a legal suite |
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Check out the page dedicated to information you need on Adding a Legal Suite.
Did you buy a house with a suite that you are not going to rent out? You must apply for a Change of Use Building Permit. |
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Short Term/Vacation Rentals |
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Many Lake Country entrepreneurs have opened their homes to welcome tourist and visitors by providing short term vacation rentals. Short term vacation rentals such as Bed and Breakfasts, Airbnbs and VRBOs are important to Lake Country as they provide income to local homeowners and help fill the gap of limited temporary accommodations such as motels and campgrounds. If you are thinking of starting a short-term vacation rental or you already have one, check the definition of short-term vacation rental in the District’s Zoning Bylaw 561, 2007. Also, check to see if short-term rentals are allowed based on what your property is zoned. You Asked - Short-Term Vacation Rentals What Do I Need to Know, is worth reviewing to better understand the bylaw. For easy reference, below is a summary of what is required for all short-term vacation rentals in Lake Country: The short-term rental is in the principal residence where the owner has claimed the homeowner property tax grant.
As part of fire inspection prior to a business licence being issued, all short term or vacation rentals must display a emergency evacuation plan. Sample Emergency Evacuation Plan. |
| Sign Permit |
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Apply here for a sign permit. |
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Soil Removal or Deposit |
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Apply here for a soil removal or deposit permit. |
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Subdivision |
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A subdivision is the act of dividing a titled parcel of land for the purpose of re-zoning, developing/re-developing and/or selling each individual sub-divided parcel separately. All subdivision developments require an application. |
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Tourism Road Sign |
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Apply here for a Tourism Road Sign. |
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Water/Sewer Connection |
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Building a house? Then you probably want water and sewer! |
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Zoning Amendment |
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The District of Lake Country's Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw provide regulations to manage our community's growth, consistent with the established vision of its residents. Amendments to the OCP and Zoning Bylaws require Council approval. |
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General Permit Application and Checklists |
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Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Resource Conservation Checklist Development Application Checklist and Required Documentation
Can't find what you're looking for? Use the General Permit Application for:
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Property Taxes
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Property Tax Exemption Policy and Application |
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The Community Charter provides for tax exemptions under the following two circumstances - General statutory exemptions and Permissive exemptions. The onus is on the applicant to clearly demonstrate how you are eligible for a tax exemption from Council. Find the application form by clicking the link below. |
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Property Tax Prepayment Authorization for Plan Changes |
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Authorize the District to make changes to your Tax Prepayment Account. |
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Property Tax Prepayment Plan Form |
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The Property Tax Prepayment Plan is an optional payment plan which allows you to make equal monthly prepayments towards next year's property taxes. Find the application form by clicking the link below. |
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Property Tax Refund Request |
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If you are on the Property Tax Prepayment plan, you may apply to receive a refund of your credit balance once your property taxes have been paid. |
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Adopt-a-Road |
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The Adopt-a-Road program gives businesses, families and community groups the opportunity to help us keep Lake Country beautiful by volunteering your labour to pick up the litter and debris along select rural roads. Please read the documents included with the application, before submission |
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Change of Address |
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Moving? Please change your address with BC Assessment Authoritity directly through this link to the form on their website. Please complete the form for your Lake Country property specifying: Area 19, Jurisdiction 331 and use the 8 digit Roll Number (no dots, dashes or spaces; and if the roll number only has 7 digits then a zero should be added before the 7 digits). If you input your address on this site (https://www.bcassessment.ca/) then the Area, Jurisdiction and Roll number will be displayed for you to enter on the form. For additional assistance call BCAA’s toll-free number at 1-866-825-8322. |
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Freedom of Information Request |
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You may submit a request access to records without using this form, as long as you do submit it in writing. |
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Irrigation Turn on-off Request |
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Submit this form to have your irrigation valve turned on or off before or after the current season dates, free of charge. Please give 24 hours' notice. |
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Report a Problem |
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See a streetlight out? Noticed a pot hole? |
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Solid Waste Cart Change-Out Request |
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Need larger garbage, recycling or yard waste carts? |
