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Important Contacts


Christina Timms
Planning Technician and Clerk
Phone: 250-256-4289
ctimms@lillooet.ca


Director of Corporate and Development Services
Phone: 250-256-4289

Lillooet Municipal Hall
615 Main Street
P.O. Box 610
Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0
Phone: 250-256-4289
Fax: 250-256-4288
info@lillooet.ca

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Planning & Development

Development Services is responsible for planning, land use, zoning, building, and permitting in the District of Lillooet. 

Lillooet 2040: Official Community Plan

The Official Community Plan (OCP) is an important tool used to reflect the vision for the future of the District, plan how it will grow, and respond to community needs.


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OCP Vision:

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Key principles that underpin the Future Land Use Concept Map (section 5.3 of the OCP):

  • Reduce size of Downtown core area to focus commercial activity within vibrant, walkable Downtown core.
  • Create opportunities for multi-unit residential development at either end of the Downtown area.
  • Focus most new residential growth within defined “Growth Priority Area”with access to full municipal services.
  • Encourage infill, intensification, and redevelopment within Growth Priority Area.
  • Encourage multi-unit residential and moderate density residential development around downtown to support businesses and active modes of transportation.
  • Avoid premature development of greenfield areas.
  • Conserve environmentally sensitive lands.
  • Protect agricultural lands and encourage sustainable agricultural production.
  • Avoid or carefully manage development on lands identified as hazardous such as steep, unstable slopes, wildfire interface areas or flood-prone areas.

Zoning Information

Land use in Lillooet is regulated by the Zoning Bylaw 2018, No. 454 or by a land use contract (as is the case in some properties on Panorama Terr, Panorama Ln, Hillcrest Rd, and Victoria St). zoning-bylaw-map-image.png

When is Rezoning Required

If your planned development does not conform with the zoning of the property, you will require a rezoning. The rezoning process involves Council approval and includes a public hearing.

Rezoning Process

Rezonings typically take between 3 to 6 months to process, depending on complexity and completeness of applications.
Steps:
  1. Research OCP and zoning regulations, contact Development Services, and potentially engage a designer.
  2. Complete Application Received
  3. Application reviewed by Development Services staff and internal referral process to allow other departments to review application.
  4. If revisions are required, you will be notified of the necessary changes.
  5. Planning staff present Report and Draft Bylaw to Council, requesting 1st and 2nd Reading.
  6. ​If the application receives 1st and 2nd reading, a Public Hearing is scheduled and advertised by District staff.
  7. You will need to erect a notification of development sign on the property.
  8. Public Hearing is held. Council can then give the rezoning 3rd Reading or defer to a future date.
  9. If 3rd Reading is received, and where applicable, the proposed rezoning is forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for review.
  10. Following approval, you must remove the signage from the property.

Note: Subdivision, Development Permit, or Development Variance Permit applications can be accepted concurrently with Rezoning applications.

  

Development-Related Bylaws
  

Development Forms
 
 

Preliminary Review of a Development Proposal

Factors that could affect your development

  1. Does the proposed development comply with the District’s Official Community Plan?
  2. Is the proposed use permitted by the current Zoning Bylaw?
  3. Is a development permit required?
  4. Will a variance permit be required?
  5. Will subdivision approval be required?
  6. Is the property in the Agricultural Land Reserve?
  7. ​Is the property subject to unstable soil conditions, steep slopes, or other environmental constraints?
  8. Is the property subject to an existing land use contract?
  9. Is road widening required?
  10. Are existing services adequate?
  11. What services will be required?
  12. Will a building permit or eathworks permit be required?

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Current Development Applications

Below is a listing of current Development Applications. The list will be updated monthly. (Last updated July 12, 2023).


Current Rezoning Proposals

File Name Description Status
Z23-006 1824 Highway 99N - application to split zone lot from AGR zone to part AGR (land in the ALR) and part RR-1, to explore subdivision potential Public Hearing held on July 11, 2023, Passed 3rd Reading. On hold now until subdivision application ready.


Current Temporary Use Permits
Currently none

Current Development Variance Permits
Currently none

Current Development Permits
Currently none


Current Subdivision Applications (applications received from 2021 to 2023)
File Name Description Status
S23-002 Whitney Rd (PID: 024-211-567) Application to create one (1)  additional lot. Preliminary Layout Conditions (PLC) letter issued
S23-001 348 Taylor Rd. Application to create one (1) panhandle lot. PLC letter issued
S22-006 180 Hollywood Cres. Application to create one (1) additional lot. PLC letter issued
S22-004 336 Mountainview Rd. Application to create one (1) additional lot. PLC letter issued
S22-003 647 Summers St. Application to create two (2) additional lots. PLC letter issued
S22-002 659 Summers St. Application to create one (1) additional lot.  PLC letter issued
S21-004 293 Park Dr. Lot Line adjustment between 293 and 291 Park Dr.  PLC letter issued



Recently Completed Development Applications 
File Name Description Status
DVP23-007 Development Variance Permit - 336 Mountainview Rd - application to vary the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw, related to subdivision file S22-004, to not require reconstruction on Bouvette Road to the centreline and not require installing storm drainage.  Approved on July 11, 2023
DVP23-006 Development Variance Permit - 341 Main St - application to vary the Zoning Bylaw - not requiring hard-surfacing of parking lot, allow retaining wall over 1.2m within a setback area, consider encroachment agreement for retaining wall into District road right of way, reduce required commercial parking spaces from 18 to 13, reduce rear setback for accessory structure. Approved on July 11, 2023
Z23-005 1003 Main St - rezoning application to change from C-1 to RM zoning. No new development proposed with this application.  Approved on July 11, 2023
Z23-004 110 Highway 12 - site specific rezoning in the RR-1 to allow a new accesssory building without a prinicpal use on the lot Approved on July 11, 2023
DVP23-004 Development Variance Permit - 348 Reynolds Rd  - Vary the minimum percentage (10%) of lot perimeter that must front a highway, to accomodate a two-lot subdivision involving one panhandle lot. Vary the requirement for a sidewalk and gravel shoulder.  Approved on May 2, 2023
DVP23-003 Development Variance Permit - 260 Landfill Rd - Vary front setback for residential accessory building. Approved on April 4, 2023
DVP22-009 Development Variance Permit - 647 Summers St - Vary the minimum percentage (10%) of lot perimeter that must front a highway, to accomodate a three-lot subdivision involving one panhandle lot. Vary the requirement for a sidewalk and gravel shoulder. Vary requirement for water line upgrading for fire flow.  Partially approved on April 4, 2023
Z23-003 Zoning Bylaw Amendment - 355 Moha Rd - RR-1 to RR-1 with a site-specific provision to allow a carriage house connected to a private septic system as a permitted use on this lot.  Approved on April 4, 2023
Z23-002 Zoning Bylaw Amendment - 317 Taylor Rd - RR-1 to RR-1 with a site-specific provision to allow a carriage house connected to a private septic system as a permitted use on this lot.  Approved on April 4, 2023
S22-007 Subdivision of 329 Hollywood Cres, creating one new panhandle lot Completed March 2023
Z22-004 Zoning Bylaw Amendment - 1321 Hwy 12 - RR-1 to RR-1 with a site-specific provision to allow a carriage house connected to private water and septic systems as a permitted use on this lot.  Approved on Feb. 14, 2023
DVP23-002 Development Variance Permit - 1160 Moha Rd - Vary the minimum setbacks for an accessory building and vary water pipe diameter for subdivision Approved on Feb. 14, 2023
DVP23-001 Development Variance Permit - 894 Eagleson Cres - Vary the setbacks for residential accessory buildings and rear setback for prinicpal dwelling unit. Council to consider encroachment agreement for shed. Approved on Feb. 14, 2023
DVP22-010 Development Variance Permit - 329 Hollywood Cres - Vary the minimum percentage (10%) of lot perimeter that must front a highway, to accomodate a panhandle lot subdivision. Vary the requirement for a sidewalk and gravel shoulder. Approved on Jan. 17, 2023 
Z22-002 175 T&T Road - RR-1 to RR-1 with a site-specific provision to allow Automotive Repair as a permitted principle use on this lot. Approved on Jan. 17, 2023 
S22-001 Subdivision: 355 Reynolds Rd. Application to create one (1) panhandle lot. Completed 
DVP22-008 Development Variance Permit - 180 Hollywood Cres - Vary the minimum percentage (10%) of lot perimeter must front a highway, to accomodate a panhandle lot subdivision. Vary the requirement for a sidewalk and gravel shoulder. Approved on Dec. 6, 2022
DP22-006 Development Permit for Form & Character- Main St Commercial DPA -  697 Main St - for painting, landscaping, line painting, & bike rack Approved by District (delegated authority) Nov. 2022
DP22-005 Development Permit for Form & Character- Main St Commercial DPA -  603 Main St - for painting & signage Approved by District (delegated authority) Sept. 2022
DP22-004 Development Permit for Form & Character- Main St Commercial DPA -  667 Main St - for new roof Approved by District (delegated authority) Sept. 2022
S21-003 Subdivision of 342 Hollywood Cres to create one (1) panhandle lot. Completed
Z22-003 709 Airport Rd - East Lillooet Rec Society - Zoning Bylaw Amendment to allow motorsports facility as a site-specific use on the property in the AGR zone.  Approved on Sept. 6, 2022
DVP22-005 672 Columbia St - Vary the maximum height of a retaining wall within a setback area from 1.2m to 1.4m and to enter into encroachment agreement for section of wall on District road right of way. Approved on July 12, 2022
DVP22-006 108 Main St - Reapplication to vary paving and surfacing requirements for parking and loading areas, with landscaping plan. Approved on July 12, 2022
DVP22-002 137 & 141 Moran Pl - Vary paving and surfacing requirements for loading areas. Vary requirement for oil-water separator. Vary number of parking spaces at 141 Moran from 9 to 7.  Approved on July 12, 2022
Z22-001 91 Brown Road - Zoning Bylaw Amendment to allow a carriage house (second dwelling) in the AGR zone, not on municipal water or sewer, and for a 9.1m interior side setback. Approved on July 12, 2022
DVP22-003 342 Hollywood Cres. - Vary the minimum percentage (10%) of lot perimeter must front a highway, to accomodate a panhandle lot subdivision. Vary the requirement for a sidewalk and gravel shoulder. Approved on June 7, 2022
DVP22-004 355 Reynolds Rd. - Vary the minimum percentage (10%) of lot perimeter must front a highway, to accomodate a panhandle lot subdivision. Vary the requirement for a sidewalk and gravel shoulder. Approved on June 7, 2022
DVP22-007 341 Main St - Vary requirement for loading area - approved. Vary requirement for an oil-water separator - approved. Vary front setback from 6.0m in the C-1 zone to 5.5m to accomodate existing building - approved. Request to vary paving and surfacing requirements for parking areas denied. Partially Approved on June 7, 2022
DP22-001 341 Main St - Development Permit for Form & Character in the Main Street Commerical Development Permit Area. Proposed new white metal siding. Approved on May 6, 2022