Subdivision Procedures, Bylaw No. 927, 2010

Chetwynd, British Columbia · adopted 2010-01-01

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DISTRICT OF CHETWYND SUBDIVISION PROCEDURES BYLAW NO. 927, 2010 Being a Bylaw to establish Procedures in Relation to the Subdivision of Land WHEREAS, the Council of the District of Chetwynd has established, by By-law, standards for the subdivision of land within the municipality; AND WHEREAS, Council wishes to modernize the application process related to the subdivision of land within the municipality; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the District of Chetwynd, in open meeting lawfully assembled, hereby enacts as follows; 1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "District of Chetwynd Subdivision Procedures Bylaw No. 927, 2010. 2. Appendix "A" - Subdivision Procedures Guide, forms an integral part of this Bylaw. 3. Procedures are hereby established for the subdivision of land and premises within the District of Chetwynd as set out in Sections "1" through "2" as attached hereto and forming part of this By-law; Section "1" Introduction Section"2" Subdivision Development 4. Schedules "1" and "2" form an integral part of this Bylaw; Section "1" Application for Subdivision Section "2" Subdivision Approval Checklist 5. If any section, paragraph or phrase in this Bylaw is for any reason held to be invalid by a decision of a Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Bylaw. READ A FIRST TIME this 12th day of July, 2010 READ A SECOND TIME this 12th day of July, 2010 READ A THIRD TIME this 12th day of July, 2010 RECONSIDERED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of August, 2010 Mayor Director of Corporate Administration District of Chetwynd Subdivision Procedures Guide Appendix "A" Fees (see Approving Officer) SUBDIVISION PROCEDURES INTRODUCTION SECTION "1" Processing development related applications can be complicated and time consuming if the proper procedures are not followed. This guide clarifies and simplifies these procedures by providing a step by step description of the necessary tasks for each application. A clearer understanding of these tasks also ensures provincial and local regulations are met. The tasks required to process each of these applications are numbered and contained in separate sections of this document. This format makes it easier to follow the tasks and allows the sections to be removed and reproduced if necessary. Included within each section of the guide is:  A flow chart which outlines the steps in the application process;  A section of text which explains the steps outlined in the flow chart. Application forms and pro forma permits are included in the attached schedules section. It is important to note that each application is described in its most basic form. Additional tasks may be required. SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT SECTION "2" Scope: District approval for the subdivision of land and/or premises is required prior to the registration of any subdivision plan within the District of Chetwynd. Subdivision plans must be completed through an authorized British Columbia Land Surveyor (BCLS). The applicant should check with the District's Approving Officer prior to engaging the services of a BCLS to ensure that the proposed subdivision is compatible with local land use bylaws (Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw). Fee structures and standards for subdivision servicing are set out in the District of Chetwynd's Subdivision Development and Servicing Bylaw. FLOWCHART Procedures for Subdivision Development Applications Applicant reviews conceptual subdivision plan with Approving Officer and outlines plans for subdivision servicing Approving Officer reviews proposed subdivision plan to determine compliance with local bylaws, regulations and policies Approving Officer advises applicant to proceed with subdivision application and provides information package Applicant proceeds with legal survey of subdivision Applicant proceeds with detailed engineering review for proposed subdivision Applicant submits formal subdivision application, fees and required supporting information including subdivision servicing information Approving Officer reviews plans and recommends any changes or additional information required Once applicant supplies all information requested, plan receives preliminary approval Applicant enters into a Development Servicing Agreement with the municipality and submits engineering fees, bonding and applicable development cost charges Approving Officer approves final plans and provides applicant with signed copies of plan, Development Agreement and instructions to proceed with subdivision Applicant submits plans for registration with Land Title Office Applicant submits 'as built' drawings to Approving Officer SUBDIVISION APPROVAL PROCEDURES The general process for approving a subdivision of land under the Land Title Act or a strata subdivision under the Condominium Act: 1. Applicant Submits Application to Approving Officer Applicant submits conceptual subdivision plan to District's Approving Officer for initial review. Approving Officer reviews proposed subdivision plan to determine compliance with local bylaws, regulations and policies. If proposed subdivision plan does not comply with District bylaws, regulations or policies, applicant will be advised to remedy noncompliance prior to proceeding with subdivision (e.g. subdivision does not comply with zoning and rezoning is required). If application to subdivide complies with local bylaws, regulations and policies, applicant is advised to proceed with formal application and is provided with a subdivision information package. 2. Applicant Proceeds with Legal Survey and Engineering Work The applicant will proceed with obtaining a legal survey for the proposed subdivision and initial engineering design work. Engineering design work to address the following:  Suitability of land for development,  Lay out of road systems,  Lay out of water systems, including fire protection,  Lay out of sewer systems,  Identification of any offsite works required to support project,  Identification of parkland dedication (or cash-in-lieu alternative),  Street lighting and utility infrastructure planning design,  Identify all bodies of water and drainage courses,  Any additional information required. The subdivision plan should identify:  All parties with a registered interest in the land/premises,  Dimensions and areas of all proposed lots or parcels to be created,  All proposed and existing roads and their widths,  Parkland dedications (dimensions and area),  Right-of-ways and/or easements, as applicable,  Surround properties,  Any other additional information required. 3. Applicant Submits Formal Application Applicant submits formal applications, servicing plans and fees (as set out in District's Subdivision Servicing Bylaw) to Approving Officer. Applicant also submits current Certificate of Title. 4. Approving Officer Reviews Subdivision Plan and Grants Preliminary Approval The Approving Officer will review subdivision plan and outline any additional information or servicing requirements. Once additional information or servicing requirements are provided or included in the subdivision plan, a preliminary approval will be granted. 5. Applicant Submits Final Plans and Drawings and Provides Bonding Assurance The applicant will be required to submit final engineering plans and cost estimates for all infrastructure works. The value of these works will be used in determining required engineering fees and security amounts. The applicant may be required to enter into a Development Servicing Agreement with the District outlining works to be completed and performance requirements. Applicant also pays Development Cost Charges, if applicable. 6. Approving Officer Approves Plans Once all required plans, fees, engineering drawings, development agreements and supporting information is received to the satisfaction of the Approving Officer, the Approving Officer will sign all subdivision plans. 7. Applicant Submits Plans for Registration On receipt of approved subdivision plans, the applicant will undertake to have subject plans registered with the Registrar of Titles at the appropriate Land Title Office. 8. Submission of As Built Drawings For any works completed on public lands, the applicant will submit final 'as built' drawings to the municipality. Schedule "1" District of Chetwynd Application for Subdivision of Land/Premises I/we of Name(s) of Owner(s)/Authorized Agent Address Telephone Fax Email herewith make application to subdivide land and/or premises, in accordance with District of Chetwynd Bylaws (included but not limited to: Zoning, Official Community Plan, Subdivision Development and Servicing, and Development Cost Charge) in relation to: Description of Land/Premises to be Subdivided for: purposes. Description of Intended Uses Folio #: As owner/agent, I herewith agree to:  Follow the instructions set out in the District's Subdivision Bylaws and Regulations,  Pay Application fees,  Pay Engineering fees,  Pay Development Cost Charges, if applicable,  Have subdivision plans signed by all parties with an interest in the land/premises,  Complete subdivision development and servicing in accordance with District of Chetwynd Subdivision Development and Servicing Bylaw requirements,  Ensure property taxes are current and paid,  Register the subdivision plans, and  Provided the District with 'as built' drawings for all works on public lands. Initial I have enclosed with this application: (please initial) State of Title Certificate Subdivision Plans Preliminary Servicing Plans Application Fees Further: I have reviewed the Subdivision Information Package provided to me and submit my completed Application Form. I agree to pay Engineering Fees and Development Cost Charges when requested to do so. I agree to enter into a Subdivision Servicing Agreement if required to do so. I agree to construct my subdivision project in accordance with all of the terms and conditions of District of Chetwynd Bylaws and Regulations. Date of Application Signature of Owner/Agent (Include letter from property owner appointing Agent, if applicable). Schedule "2" District of Chetwynd Subdivision Approval Checklist Date application received: File No.: Legal Description: Parcel Identifier: Civic Address: Name, Address, Telephone No. of Applicant/Agent: If Agent, is letter appointing Agent on file: Yes No Name of Owner(s): same as applicant, or Current Land Use Zone(s): Brief summary of proposal: (i.e. number of parcels to be created, average area, residential, commercial, etc.) 1. Has applicant provided the following information (where applicable): (a) Sufficient copies of an accurate plan showing: dimensions and areas of all proposed lots all proposed and existing roads, and their widths all proposed and existing works and services all bodies of water and drainage courses topographic information (i.e. elevation changes) surrounding properties, with their land use(s) location of buildings or structures on the property (especially if they are close to any property lines) development phasing (b) A current copy of the State of Title Certificate Yes No If yes, are there any rights of way, easements, or other charges about which more information is needed (i.e. copies of documents) Yes No 2. Is the proposed development: (a) Permitted under the Zoning Bylaw? Yes No (b) Permitted under Section 946 of the Local Government Act? Yes No (c) A valid land use contract? Yes No Is there a concurrent application to amend the Zoning Bylaw? Yes No If yes, has applicant agreed to a waiver of Section 943 of the Local Government Act? Yes No Is a Development Variance Permit being requested? Yes No If yes, what is the nature of the variance requested? Yes No 3. Is the property designated in the Official Community Plan as a Development Permit area? Yes No If yes, has an application been submitted for a Development Permit? Yes No 4. Is the property in an Agricultural Land Reserve? Yes No If yes, is proposal required to be approved by the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission? Yes No 5. Site Conditions: Brief description of terrain: If steep slopes, need for a geotechnical assessment? Yes No Environmental impact and future adverse affects? Is the property subject to flooding? Yes No If yes, this proposal was referred to BC Environment for comment on . (date) Were the lands once used for industrial or commercial activity? Yes No If yes, request a site profile from the applicant in accordance with Section 20.11 (1)(a) of the Waste Management Act. Does the site profile indicate that a site investigation may be required? Yes No If yes, copy forwarded to the Regional Waste Manager on . (date) Other site considerations: Adequate drainage? Yes No 6. Roads/Access:  Adequate width, proper location? Yes No  Access proposed by easement? Yes No  Access to lands beyond? Yes No  Will any proposed roads cross over utilities or a railway? Yes No  Access to water? Yes No  Requirement for new road names? Yes No  Requirement by Council/Board for development of adjacent highway under Section 939 of the Local Government Act? Yes No Is the property adjacent to a controlled access highway? Yes No If yes, the proposal was submitted to the Provincial Approving Officer for review and comment on . (date) 7. Parcel Shape:  Do all lots have adequate frontage? Yes No  Is there a requirement for a waiver of the minimum frontage (Section 944 of the Local Government Act)? Yes No  Are the lots suitable for their intended use? Yes No 8. Park Land Dedication:  If required, has proposed dedication been accepted by the Council? Yes No  Need for a Park Land Dedication Agreement? Yes No  Need for appraisal for cash-in-lieu? Yes No 9. Servicing: Water Supply: On-Site Proof of potable water? Yes No Connection to community system (Note: requirement for a Waterworks Construction Permit from the Regional Public Health Engineer) Yes No Sewage Collection, Treatment and Disposal: On-Site Did applicant show location of "perc" test hole(s)? Yes No Has application been submitted to the Environmental Health Officer? Yes No Connection to community system? Storm water drainage system: Excess or Extended Services: Excessive cost to provide public services? Yes No Requirement for Latecomer Agreement? Yes No Does proposal comply with the Subdivision Servicing Bylaw? Yes No If no, is the applicant intending to apply for a Development Variance Permit? Yes No Completion of works prior to subdivision approval? Yes No If yes, construction completion certificates received on: . (date) If no, prepare a Subdivision Servicing Agreement.  Amount and form of security?  If security is a Letter of Credit, date when it will expire: . Is a Subdivision Servicing Development Agreement required? Yes No 10. Input from Other Agencies: Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure (date) Ministry of Health Services (date) Ministry of Forests & Range (date) Ministry of Environment (date) Agricultural Land Commission (date) Peace River Regional District (date) Other: (date) Referral to Non-Municipal Utility Companies: Power Utility (date) Communications (date) Natural Gas (date) Need to refer to School District to determine impact on student enrollment or school bus routes? Yes No Referral to Fire Department for comment on fire hydrants and access to properties for fire fighting? (date) Yes No Referral required to the Heritage Conservation Branch? Yes No 11. Public Interest: Yes No Need for public input? 12. Determination of required Development Cost Charges:  Sewer System $  Water Supply & Distribution $  Highway Facilities $  Parks $ Have Development Cost Charges been submitted? Yes No 13. Need for rights of way, restrictive covenants and easements? Yes No 14. Is applicant considering the registration of a building scheme? Yes No 15. All property taxes paid? Yes No 16. Have plans been referred to District Engineers? (date) Yes No 17. Have Subdivision Fees been submitted? $ (calculate amount) Yes No 18. Have Subdivision Inspection and Connection Fees been submitted? $ (calculate amount) Yes No 19. Have Engineering Review Fees been paid (5% of project estimate plus GST)? $ (calculate amount) Yes No 20. Has a bond to cover 110% of the servicing work been provided? Yes No Details: District of Chetwynd Subdivision Referral Checklist Prefix: As the subdivision of land within the District of Chetwynd may impact agencies other than the municipality, upon the receipt of a plan for the subdivision of land, it may be necessary or expedient to refer such plan to other provincial, federal or local government agencies for review and comment. Those agencies include the following: Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure  Highway access and related issues Ministry of Forests and Range  Wildland Fire or related issues Ministry of Health Services  Water & sewer servicing and related issues Ministry of Environment  Flood Control, Streamside Protection, Environmental or related issues Agricultural Land Commission  Agricultural Land Reserve issues Department of Fisheries and Oceans  Fish/Watershed Protection and related issues Peace River Regional District  Regional Land Use Planning issues Other: