Land Use Regulations
The Official Community Plan (OCP) and
Zoning Bylaw are used to regulate land use and handle issues like the nature of development, uses, and the subdivision of land in Prince George. Proposals to develop land must be reviewed by City staff at a pre-application meeting where applicants will be informed on what to expect in the formal application process. Contact the Development Services department in City Hall to book a pre-application meeting or for more information.
Development Services
1100 Patricia Boulevard
Prince George, BC V2L 3V9
Canada
Phone: 250-561-7611
Common Permits and Applications
Rezoning
Rezoning applications are required when land use being proposed is not permitting under existing zoning. Applications may be used to amend the text of an existing zone or to change the zone categorization altogether.
Contact Development Services to schedule a pre-application meeting or refer to the Rezoning and OCP Amendment Process Guide for more information.
Development Permits
Depending on the nature of a project, a development permit may be required. Permits are needed for a variety of purposes including, but not limited to, the following:
- Examining the form and character of a new development.
And/Or
- Assessing the environmental impact of a development in an environmentally sensitive or potentially hazardous area.
Contact Development Services to schedule a pre-application meeting or for assistance determining permit requirements for a proposed development. Additional information can be found in the Development Permit Process Guide.
Subdivision
Contact Development Services to schedule a pre-application meeting to discuss adjusting or re-aligning an existing property boundary, creating new parcels, creating a bare land or phased strata development, or creating air space parcels before submitting an application.
Applications In-Progress
Official Community Plan Amendment No. CP100175 (Bylaw No. 9218, 2021) and Rezoning Application No. RZ100404 (Bylaw No. 9219, 2021)- 7920 Highway 97S
The City of Prince George is considering an amendment to the City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011 to amend the following OCP Schedules to facilitate the development of light industrial uses on 7920 Highway 97S (subject property):
- Schedule B-6: Future Land Use from Rural Resource to Light Industrial ; and
- Schedule B-4: Growth Management from Rural Resource to Phase 1.
The application to amend the OCP also includes a rezoning application under Bylaw No. 9219, 2021. Please find below the Report to Council and attachments considered for 1st and 2nd Reading on September 20, 2021.
Official Community Plan Amendment No. CP100176 (Bylaw No. 9214, 2021) and Rezoning Application No. RZ100705 (Bylaw No. 9215, 2021)- 1177 Foothills Blvd.
The City of Prince George is considering an amendment to the City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011 to amend the OCP from Neighbourhood Residential to Neighbourhood Centre Corridor; and rezone the subject property from RM4: Multiple Residential to RM6: Mid-Rise Residential.
Please find below the Report to Council and attachments considered by Council for First and Second Reading on October 4, 2021.