Environment Development Permits

The purpose of this handbook is to address environmental issues as they relate to development on, or adjacent to, Development Permit areas. The Handbook was prepared as an implementation and information tool to help with understanding the respective guidelines outlined in the OCP (Chapter 7).

The handbook is intended for use by landowners, developers, consultants, contractors and utility companies in the following instances:

• Construction of, addition to, or alteration of a building or structure (e.g., Building and Development Permit applications)
• Subdivision applications
• Alteration of land, for example:
  • Planning, design and construction of trails, and greenways
  • Planning, design and construction of infrastructure (e.g., roads, utilities, communications, etc.).

EDP Handbook
Appendix A – Definitions
Appendix B – RMA Setbacks
Appendix C – Development Scenarios
Appendix D – Application Information
Appendix E – Detailed Information
Appendix F - Criteria For Assessing Setback Reductions
Appendix G – Wildland Fire Hazard Assessment
Appendix H – Plant & Seed Species
Appendix H-1 – Plant & Seed Sources
Appendix I – Regional Conservation Agencies