Learning Objectives
– Describe the powers of the federal and provincial governments with respect to regulating the use of property
– Explain how local governments derive their powers and the controls on those powers
– Identify the key enabling legislation for local governments in British Columbia
– Name the three levels of local government created by the Local Government Act, and describe the powers and governance of each
– Identify the four key objectives of planning controls at the local government level
– Describe the planning process in British Columbia
– Explain the nature and purpose of an official community plan
– Explain the nature and purpose of rural land use bylaws
– Discuss the nature and effect of zoning bylaws and how zoning bylaws are created, administered, enforced and varied
– Explain the concept of rezoning
– Describe how land use contracts impact land use
– Define the concept of a non-conforming use
– Describe the purpose of a board of variance
– Discuss three key permits relating to the use and development of property
– Explain the process of subdivision and the role of the approving officer
– Discuss how building bylaws and licensing bylaws have an impact on land use
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