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If you're looking to make changes to your property, you've found the right page. In order to make changes, you will need to fill out and submit an application.

Applications are one of the important tools that the Regional District uses to evaluate proposals and make land use decisions. The Province of British Columbia has legislation that contains certain requirements the Regional District must meet. The Development Applications Procedures Bylaw No. 944 of the Regional District incorporates those requirements and outlines the procedure each application is required to abide by.  

The following are applications and application guides for the various land use policies and regulations overseen by staff in our Community Services department. The guides are intended to help explain how applications are handled but are not a detailed review of the process. Please contact staff prior to making any formal application as they will be pleased to provide information and answer questions. By submitting an application, there is no guarantee that a proposal or amendment will ultimately be approved by the Regional Board.

Please note that professional reports are required to support some applications.

View the application fee schedule that specifies the fees for each type of application.

Public consultation information

State of title certificate and title searches

A current land title is required as part of your application. Learn more about how to get a state of title certificate and title searches.

Rezoning and official community plan amendments

An application to change from one zone in Zoning Bylaw No. 871 to another, thereby allowing a different set of land uses on a property, or an application to change from one designation to another. 

In addition to completing the application form below, you must submit the site disclosure statement from the Ministry of Environment. Refer to the application form or contact Community Services staff for information on additional application requirements.

  • Application
  • Owner/agent authorization
  • Guide to rezoning and official community plan amendments

Secondary suites

An application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 871 to allow a secondary suite. Your property must have the necessary zoning to allow a secondary suite.

In addition to completing the application form below, you must submit the site disclosure statement from the Ministry of Environment. Refer to the application form or contact Community Services staff for information on additional application requirements.

  • Application
  • Owner/agent authorization
  • Guide to secondary suites application process

Secondary suites – Joe Rich

An application to amend Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw No. 1195 to allow a secondary suite. Your property must have the necessary land use designation to allow a secondary suite.  

In addition to completing the application form below, you must submit the site disclosure statement from the Ministry of Environment. Refer to the application form or contact Community Services staff for information on additional application requirements.

  • Application
  • Owner/agent authorization
  • Guide to secondary suites in the Joe Rich area 

Joe Rich rural land use bylaw amendments

An application to change from one designation to another, thereby allowing a different set of land uses of a property.

In addition to completing the application form below, you must submit the site disclosure statement from the Ministry of Environment. Refer to the application form or contact Community Services staff for information on additional application requirements.

  • Application 
  • Owner/agent authorization 
  • Guide to the Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw amendment process 

Development variance permit application

An application to change a certain regulation for a particular property (or properties) because of circumstances specific to that site.  

Refer to the application form or contact Community Services staff for information on additional application requirements.

  • Application
  • Owner/agent authorization
  • Guide to development variance permit process 

Development permit application

An application required by the policies of the Official Community Plan to ensure development meets specific community objectives and goals for:

  • The design, character and landscaping of certain types of development, or,
  • The protection of the environmental qualities of the site, or,
  • The assessment and response to potential hazards.

In addition to completing the application form below, you must download, fill out and submit the site disclosure statement from the Ministry of Environment. Refer to the application form or contact Community Services staff for information on additional application requirements.

  • Apply for a development permit
  • Owner/agent authorization form
  • Schedule 4
  • Schedule 5
  • Schedule 6 
  • Guide to the development permit process 
  • More information on our development permit areas page 

The following links are to handouts for each particular development permit and are intended to expand on the information provided in the guide

  • Aquatic ecosystems development permit 
  • Form, character and landscaping development permit 
  • Hillside development permits
  • Sensitive terrestrial ecosystem development permit 
  • Guide to Wildfire development permit

Wildfire development permit/covenant

The following links include relevant information for each of the following Official Community Plan (OCP) areas:

  • Form C Wildfire Covenant (link to the Land Title and Survey Authority website)
  • Form C Word document 
  • Rural Westside OCP
  • Ellison OCP  
  • Brent Road and Trepanier OCP
  • South Slopes OCP
  • Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw
  • Guide to Wildfire development permit

Temporary use permit applications

An application to permit a temporary use on a property. 

Refer to the application form or contact Planning Services staff for information on additional application requirements.

In addition to completing the application form below, you must submit the site disclosure statement from the Ministry of Environment. Refer to the application form or contact Community Services staff for information on additional application requirements.

  • Application
  • Owner/agent authorization
  • Guide to the temporary use permit application process 

Subdivision application referrals

An application to create two or more properties from one original parcel. Adjusting or consolidating existing property lines is also considered a form of subdivision. Subdivision applications are made with the Ministry of Transportation and referred to the Regional District.

  • Guide to the processing of subdivision referrals 
  • Subdivision Bylaw No. 1397 (Electoral Areas only) 

 

Links to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

  • Subdividing Land Outside a Municipality

Agricultural land commission applications and referrals

Applications related to property located within the provincial agricultural land reserve (exclusion, inclusion, non-farm use, subdivision).

  • Agricultural land reserve application guide
  • Importance of farm land and food security 

Request for exemption from floodplain regulations

This is a request to the Regional Board to exempt construction from floodplain regulations in Zoning Bylaw No. 871.

In addition to completing the application form below, you must submit the site disclosure statement from the Ministry of Environment. Refer to the application form or contact Community Services staff for information on additional application requirements.

  • Request for exemption from floodplain regulations 
  • Owner/agent authorization
  • Guide to the request for floodplain regulations exemption 

Referrals from the province regarding crown land applications

Referrals from the Province requesting comments on applications they receive for the use, sale or lease of Crown Land.

  • Guide to processing of crown land applications

Referrals from the province regarding sand and gravel extraction applications

Referrals may be received from the Province of BC requesting comments on applications it receives for the extraction and processing of sand, gravel and rock. Please note that applications are made to the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, not the Regional District. The Ministry may refer such applications to the Regional District of Central Okanagan for comment from its Board, Departments and Advisory Commissions. The Ministry makes final decisions on applications to it for sand and gravel extraction permits.

  • Guide to sand and gravel extraction applications 

Additional  Resources

  • Soil and Fill bulletin
  • Tiny Homes bulletin
  • Tree Removal bulletin
  • RV bulletin

Book an appointment

Prior to any land disturbance on the property a Development Permit application and approval from the RDCO may be required. Depending on the extent of the proposal, the following technical information may need to be provided:
  • An Environmental Impact Assessment and site restoration plan prepared by a qualified environmental professional.
  • A Geotechnical Assessment prepared by a qualified professional engineer that addresses slope stability, erosion and sediment control, and drainage.
  • A site plan with hand-drawn proposed structures be submitted prior to a meeting
  • Meeting with the RDCO Environmental Planner to discuss application requirements (bookings are approximately 12-14 days in advance)

Contact

Phone: 250-469-6227 

Email: planning@rdco.com

 

NOTE: Please submit a hand-drawn site plan prior to booking an appointment

 

Book an appointment with RDCO Environmental Planner

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