Other Useful Resources

The following is a list of land development resources and links:

External

• Agricultural Land Commission Website 
• Develop with Care 2014: Environmental Guidelines for Urban and Rural Land Development in BC
• Environmental Objectives Best Management Practices
• Garry Oak Gardener's Handbooks
• Planning Subdivisions Near Agriculture
• Riparian Areas Regulations of B.C.
• VIHA Sewerage Systems Regulation 

Internal

Below is a list of Bylaws and Policies relevant to Planning and Development. A complete list of North Cowichan's Bylaws may be found under the Municipal Hall section of the website.

• Board of Variance Bylaw [PDF - 25 KB]
• Building Bylaw [PDF - 214 KB]
• Business Licence Bylaw [PDF - 1.2 MB]
• Cash in Lieu of Parking (Chemainus) Bylaw
• Development Cost Charge Bylaw [PDF - 5.7 MB]
• Landscaping Policy [PDF - 288 KB]
• Official Community Plan Bylaw [PDF - 16.1 MB]
• Sign Bylaw [PDF - 198 KB]
• Subdivision Bylaw [PDF - 95 KB]
• Temporary Mobile Home Bylaw [PDF - 158 KB]
• Zoning Bylaw

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