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 book 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 commercial building.
- Assessing the ecological impact of a development in environmentally sensitive, riparian areas.
Contact Development Services to arrange a pre-application meeting before submitting an application to determine which permits are applicable for a proposal and refer to the Development Permit Process Guide for more information.
Download the Development Permit Process Guide [PDF]
Subdivision
Contact Development Services to arrange a pre-application meeting for property subdivision into multiple lots, Bare Land Strata, and other improvements before submitting an application.
Learn more about the Subdivision process