Building & Development
The District of Elkford regulates and controls building and development within the District. This section provides basic information on development and building requirements. For more specific information regarding a proposed development, please contact the District. Staff can assist in determining which regulations apply to a proposed development.
The Building Inspector reviews applications to ensure that proposed development conform to the District’s development regulations, as well as ensuring that the actual construction meets the requirements of the building code. The District of Elkford contracts with the Regional District of East Kootenay to perform building inspections in Elkford one day a week. Please contact us to book an appointment with the Building Inspector or to request an inspection.
Forms and brochures are available under the building and development tab on the right.
The Building Inspector reviews applications to ensure that proposed development conform to the District’s development regulations, as well as ensuring that the actual construction meets the requirements of the building code. The District of Elkford contracts with the Regional District of East Kootenay to perform building inspections in Elkford one day a week. Please contact us to book an appointment with the Building Inspector or to request an inspection.
Forms and brochures are available under the building and development tab on the right.
Official Community Plan (OCP)
Background information on the development of the bylaw
The OCP describes the community’s broad objectives around form, character and community life. The bylaw designates the use of land within the District, and also regulates development in eight development permit areas. If a proposed development does not conform to the land use designation, a Bylaw amendment may be requested. In addition, if a proposed development is within a designated development permit area, a development permit may be required prior to any activity commencing.
Zoning
The Zoning Bylaw regulates the use of land within the District. It specifies what types of structures are allowed in each zone. The bylaw also includes other regulations such as the size of buildings, how far buildings must be set back from property lines, how high buildings can be, and how many parking stalls are required.
If a proposed development does not meet the zoning bylaw regulations, a Bylaw amendment, or a development variance permit, may be requested.
Signage
The District’s Zoning Bylaw regulates the size and placement of signs. A permit is required.
Development Cost Charges
Development Cost Charges within the District are applicable for land that has not had development cost charges paid in the past. If a property is being redeveloped with an increased capacity, development cost charges may apply.
Building
The District’s bylaw regulates the building permit process.
Homeowner Protection Office
The HPO is responsible for:
- licensing residential builders and building envelope renovators province-wide
- administering owner builder authorizations, and
- carrying out research and education which benefits the residential construction industry and consumers.
Subdivision
The Subdivision Servicing Bylaw outlines the requirements for creating parcels of land for sale / use, such as the requirements for water, sewer, curbs, roads, gutters, storm water management.
If a proposed development does not meet the subdivision servicing bylaw regulations, a Bylaw amendment, or a development variance permit, may be requested.
The Subdivision Servicing Bylaw outlines the requirements for creating parcels of land for sale / use, such as the requirements for water, sewer, curbs, roads, gutters, storm water management.
If a proposed development does not meet the subdivision servicing bylaw regulations, a Bylaw amendment, or a development variance permit, may be requested.