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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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