GUIDE TO Lands DEVELOPMENT PERMITS

University Endowment Lands

GUIDE TO DEVELOPMENT PERMITS

Ministry of Municipal Affairs

University Endowment Lands 5495 Chancellor Boulevard Vancouver, BC V6T 1E2

Phone: 604-660-1808Fax: 604-660-1874 www.universityendowmentlands.gov.bc.ca

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THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS:

• The Development Permit Process with Flow Charts

• Development Permit Application Form

• Letter of Authorization Form

• Development Permit Application Checklist

• Guidelines on Specific Requirements

• Development Permit Application Policies for Single Family Homes

INTRODUCTION

The University Endowment Lands’ Official Community Plan and Land Use, Building and Community Administration Bylaw govern development within the University Endowment Lands. In accordance with the bylaws, certain types of development require Development Permits. In general the requirement for a Development Permit applies to new construction and the change or alteration of an existing structure beyond certain limitations.

As part of the Development Permit process all applications are subject to a neighbourhood notification process, where the Manager shall accept written comments and statements of objections regarding the application from members of the community.

Compliance with the applicable technical requirements of the bylaw does not guarantee the proposed development will be accepted by the community or that the development permit application will be approved.

The following information is offered as a guide only and it is the owner’s responsibility to refer to the actual bylaw for the specific

requirements pertaining to Development Permits.

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WHEN IS A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NEEDED?

A Development Permit is required before undertaking any of the following:

• The construction or alteration of any dwelling or accessory building outside theallowable building envelope (see definition below) within the single familydwelling district.

• The construction or alteration of a multiple family dwelling outside the allowablebuilding envelope (see definition below).

• Obtaining any Conditional Approval Use.

• Obtaining any other approvals listed in section 10(1) of the Lands Use, Buildingand Administration Bylaw.

Definition: Building Envelope - the 3 dimensional surface formed by the exact shape, location and elevation of the dwelling unit and accessory buildings that existed on the site as of the date this bylaw was enacted plus an additional 3 feet measured horizontally from each applicable point on the exterior walls, porches, sundecks, and stairways of the dwelling unit and accessory buildings, and an additional 1 foot measured vertically from each applicable point on the roof, porch, sundeck and stairway. The measurements shall be the perpendicular distance from the applicable surface. NOTE: the addition cannot encroach on required setbacks.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION Development proposals should be well prepared and researched before submitting an application (Please refer to the Policy regarding Development Permit Applications for Single Family Homes). To proceed with a Development Permit application, complete a Development Permit Application Form and Checklist attached to this guide. All information requested in the Checklist must be provided at the time of submittal. If the property owners wish to authorize an agent to act on their behalf, an original copy of the Letter of Authorization must be submitted with the application form.

APPLICATION REVIEW & ACCEPTANCE A technical review of the plans will be carried out to ensure all required information is included and that the proposed development complies with all applicable regulations. If the application is accepted, the application will proceed to the neighbourhood notification process.

PROCESSING TIMELINES Processing timelines are contingent on the number of applications in process and staff capacity, but under ideal conditions, if a development permit application meets the applicable bylaw requirements and is uncontested, it could be approved within six to eight weeks. If the application is contested, the processing time could be considerably longer, depending on the nature of the objections. (Please refer to the Development Permit Flow Charts)

NOTE: Building permit applications will not be accepted until the Development Permit has been issued.


GUIDE TO THE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PROCESS




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APPLICATION SUBMITTED REVISE AND RE-SUBMIT

TECHNICAL REVIEW

ISSUE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE APPLICANT TO ERECT SIGN

REJECT APPLICATION FOR TECHNICAL REASONS

CONFIRM SIGN IS ERECTED AND NOTIFY ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS

DEVELOPMENT PERMITS OTHER THAN SINGLE FAMILY

ACCEPT WRITTEN COMMENTS FOR 30 DAYS

APPLICATION REFERRED TO ADVISORY DESIGN PANEL (ADP)

WITHIN 30 DAYS OF REFERRAL, ADP SHALL PROVIDE WRITTEN RECOMMENDATION

OF APPROVAL OR REJECTION OF APPLICATION

MANAGER APPROVES DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

MANAGER REJECTS DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PERMITS

SEE NEXT PAGE

SEE APPEAL PROCESS

PLEASE NOTE:

This flow chart is provided as a general guide only. For detailed information, please refer to Sections 53 and 10(12) of the University Endowment Lands’ Land Use, Building and Community Administration Bylaw. The Bylaw can be viewed on our website www.universityendowmentlands.gov.bc.ca.

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SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PERMITS

NEIGHBOURHOOD REVIEW PERIOD

(ACCEPT WRITTEN STATEMENTS FOR 30 DAYS)

NO OBJECTIONS – NO VARIANCES

ISSUE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

WRITTEN OBJECTIONS RECEIVED AND / OR

VARIANCE REQUEST

APPLICATION REFERRED TO ADVISORY DESIGN PANEL (ADP)

SIGN ERECTED

( APPLICANT’S OPTION ONLY ) MEETING CONVENED BY MANAGER TO

ATTEMPT TO RESOLVE OBJECTIONS

OBJECTORS / ATTENDEES NOTIFIED

10 DAYS TO RE-OBJECT

NO WRITTEN OBJECTIONS RECEIVED

ISSUE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

MANAGER APPROVES DEVELOPMENT

PERMIT

MANAGER REJECTS DEVELOPMENT

PERMIT

SEE APPEAL PROCESS

MODIFY DP AND RE-SUBMIT DP NOT MODIFIED

RETURN FOR TECHNICAL

REVIEW

APPLICANT ELECTS TO PROCEED WITHOUT

MODIFICATION

OBJECTIONS RECEIVED PROCEED TO ADP

MODIFY DP AND SUBMIT

NEW APPLICATION

MANAGER NOTIFIES APPLICANT OF ANY WRITTEN STATEMENTS

OF OBJECTION RECEIVED

ADP TO PROVIDE WRITTEN RECOMMENDATION OF

APPROVAL OR REJECTION OF APPLICATION

OBJECTIONS WITHDRAWN

ISSUE DEVELOPMENT

PERMIT WITHDRAWN


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MANAGER’S DECISION TO APPROVE OR REJECT THE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION

APPEAL TO MINISTER DO NOT PROCESS

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION

10 DAY APPEAL PERIOD

NO APPEAL PROCESS

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION

BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED MINISTER TO DECIDE ON

APPEAL

10 DAY APPEAL PERIOD PRIOR TO COMMENCING CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION

NO APPEAL COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION

APPEAL TO MINISTER NO CONSTRUCTION OR

DEMOLITION TO COMMENCE

MINISTER TO DECIDE ON APPEAL


DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM



Phone: 604-660-1808 Fax: 604-660-1874 www.universityendowmentlands.gov.bc.ca



In accordance with Section 10 of the Land Use, Building and Administration Bylaw for University Endowment Lands, I/We herby make an application for a Development Permit for the proposed development as described hereafter, at the following location:

Property Information

Civic Address:

Legal Description:

Owner Information

Owner(s) Name:

Mailing Address:

Phone: Email:

Applicant/Agent Information If different than owner, submit a Letter of Authorization.

Agent Name:

Mailing Address:

Phone: Email:

Project Description

This application is accompanied by the required documents and information as detailed in the Development Permit Application Checklist.

By signing this application form, the applicant/owner states that the information provided is true and correct to the best of their knowledge. Any material falsehood or omission of a material fact made by the applicant/owner with respect to this application may result in an issued permit becoming null and void.

Signature of Registered Owner or Agent Date

Acceptance of this application does not imply nor warrant that the proposed development complies with the University Endowment Lands Land Use, Building and Community Administration Bylaw. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that the proposal complies with every pertinent bylaw and regulation.

For Office Use Only:

Received By: Date: Application # Only assign if application is complete

Application Fee:



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LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION

I/We ________________________, the owner(s)/authorized signatory of the property legally described Print Name/Corporation

as ________________________________________ at ___________________________________ Legal Description Street Address

authorize _________________________ to act as my/our agent for all purposes in relation to the Print Name

application and/or issuance of the

Development Permit

Building Permit

Bylaw Amendment (Rezoning)

Subdivision

Other _______________

from the University Endowment Lands.

I/we acknowledge the authority of the agent to bind me/us in all matters related to the application and work to be performed under the permit(s). The person signing the permit documents acknowledges that his/her signature is as the agent for the owner and that he/she is authorized to bind the owner, who will be deemed to know of and to understand the contents of these documents. Where the owner or agent is a corporation, the individual signing must have signing authority for the corporation (a copy of the certificate of incorporation, notice of articles, and director information is required).

______________________________ _________________________ ____________________ Signature of Owner/Authorized Signatory Print Name Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

________________________________________ _______________ _________________________ Owner/Authorized Signatory Mailing Address Phone Number E-mail Address

______________________________ _________________________ ____________________ Signature of Agent Print Name Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

_______________ _________________________ Phone Number E-mail Address

______________________________ _________________________ ____________________ Signature of Witness Print Name Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

_______________ Phone Number

The University Endowment Lands reserves the right to request proof of identity for any reason as it relates to the Letter of Authorization. Providing false or misleading information is illegal and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.


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Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Date: DP # Office Use

Forms, Fees and Required Information

Copies Required Item Copies

Submitted Accepted by Staff

1 Application Form fully completed.

1 Application Fee Cheques are made payable to the University Endowment Lands.

1 Letter of Authorization if applicant/agent is not the property owner. The original copy must be submitted.

1

Title Search & Copies of any non-financial charges listed on Title from the Land Title Office for each parcel involved in the application. Title Search must be current (within 30 days from date of application).

Drawings Required Copies Required Item Copies


2 Copies 1 Digital

PDF

Survey Plan sealed by BCLS less than 3 months from time of application.

Submit additional “Requirements for BCLS Survey Plans” checklist.

2 Copies Max size

A1, 1 Digital

PDF

Project Statistics (fact sheet) sealed by Registered Architect containing:

Total Site Area;

Site Coverage, allowable and proposed as a percentage of site area;

Floor Space Ratio, allowable and proposed;

Floor Area of each floor, covered balconies/sundecks/patio, and accessory building;

Average Grade Calculation Table for all buildings;

Building Height, allowable and proposed;

Building Depth, allowable and proposed;

Yard Setbacks, required and proposed; and

Impermeable Material Area, existing and proposed as a percentage of site area.

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Drawings Required Copies Required

Item Copies Submitted

Accepted by Staff

2 Copies Max size

A1, 1 Digital

PDF

Site Plan Min 1/8” scale sealed by Registered Architect showing: North arrow and scale; Civic and legal address; Street name(s) adjacent to site; Dimensions of site; Required setbacks dimensioned; Proposed setbacks dimensioned, with the notation

Setbacks are to exterior finish of building; Location of all existing and proposed buildings; Dimensions of all proposed buildings (to exterior

cladding); Natural and proposed finished grade elevation points

used for average grade calculations; Location and dimensions of proposed driveway(s); Location of heating, cooling, and mechanical

equipment, and venting/exhaust locations; Off-site details such as trees, curb cuts, street furniture

(which includes lights, fire hydrants, signs, mailboxes, and utilities); and

Location of easements and rights-of-way.

2 Copies Max size

A1, 1 Digital

PDF

Floor Plans Min 1/4” scale sealed by Registered Architect for all buildings showing: Outline of required setbacks on each floor and roof

plan; Fully dimensioned including overall width and depth (to

exterior cladding); Room uses and dimensions; and Location of heating, ventilation, air conditioning,

mechanical structures or equipment, including roof top mechanical equipment and enclosures.

2 Copies Max size

A1, 1 Digital

PDF

Overlay Sheets sealed by Registered Architect on translucent paper (vellum) in the same scale as the floor plans and site plan, illustrating compliance (manually verifiable). FSR of each floor, including covered

balconies/sundecks/patio, and accessory building(s); Site Coverage of all buildings, including covered

decks and patios exceeding 2’ higher than natural or finished grade; and

Proposed Impermeable Material Area of all buildings, paving, covered decks, patios, pools, fences, landscaping walls, and etc. which stop rain water from directly entering the soil.







Drawings Required Copies Required

Item Copies Submitted

Accepted by Staff

2 Copies Max size

A1, 1 Digital

PDF

Building Elevations Min 1/4” scale sealed by Registered Architect for all buildings showing: Finished and natural grade elevations at every

elevation change as per the points of the average grade calculation;

Outline of the comparable existing building (house or accessory building) on the front elevation drawing;

Outline of the comparable existing building (house or accessory building) on one of the side elevation drawings;

Elevation of each floor level, average grade, peak of pitched roof, 8’ point above top floor, and mean roof height (see Guide to Building Height); and

Dimension of eaves measured from exterior cladding.

2 Copies Max size

A1, 1 Digital

PDF

Cross Sections Min 1/4” scale sealed by Registered Architect for all buildings showing: Elevation of each floor level, average grade, peak of

pitched roof, 8’ point above top floor, and mean roof height (see Guide to Building Height); and

Vaulted areas and adjacent attic spaces if applicable.

2 Copies Max size

A1, 1 Digital

PDF

Landscape Plans Min 1/8” scale showing: Proposed plantings with Table containing both

botanical and common names, size and height, quantity, mature height, and watering requirements;

Existing planting to be removed and/or retained; Hard landscaping elements; Proposed grades throughout the site; and Elevation notations for top and bottom of landscaping

walls, top and bottom of fences, and top and bottom of landscaping elements.

2 Copies Max size

A1, 1 Digital

PDF

Tree Protection Barrier Plan Min 1/8” scale showing: Location and trunk diameter of trees proposed to be

retained on site; Location and trunk diameter of adjacent UEL boulevard

trees and adjacent properties trees within 2 metres of shared property lines; and

Location and dimensions of proposed tree protection barriers for the trees above, in accordance with UEL Works and Services Bylaw Schedule C Section 1.16.

2 Copies Max size

A1, 1 Digital

PDF

Detailed Elevation Drawings Min 1/4” scale sealed by Registered Architect showing: All proposed fencing, retaining wall(s), gate(s), and

landscape structure(s) with details and dimensions.







Graphic and Other Required Material Copies Required Item Copies


1 Sample Board showing proposed colours and materials of exterior finishes (physical samples not required).

1 Scale Model of the proposed development at a scale not less than 1/8” equals one foot.

1

If requested by UEL staff: • Mock-up on site outlining the proposed height and

location of principal building using framing, string lines and flagging tape and a BC Land Surveyor Certified Survey verifying height and location of mock-up.

• Colour Photographs of existing buildings (e.g. when DP Application is for an addition to an existing structure)

May not be required for applications proposing additions, accessory buildings, and/or renovations, at the discretion of UEL staff


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Two (2) copies of the original survey plans signed and sealed by a BC Land Surveyor must be submitted for all development permit and building permit applications. Survey plans must be dated prior to any disturbance of the natural grade on a site.

A list of survey control monument locations and their respective geodetic elevation values are available of the UEL office.

The following information must be shown on the survey plan:

CVD28GVRD Datum is referenced;

Civic address of the subject property;

PID and legal description of the subject property;

Verification of lot size and dimensions;

Existing grades at all corners of the property;

General topography of the property with sufficient grades throughout the site;

Existing grades of adjacent property(ies) at regular intervals, approximately 10 feet intothe neighbouring sites.

Finished grades of all the existing buildings shown at all the corners;

Roof and floor elevations of existing principal building;

Location of all existing buildings. Indicate where building setbacks are taken from (i.e.,foundation wall, exterior siding, etc);

Location and roof elevations of adjacent houses;

Location of lanes, easements, and rights-of-way;

Location of existing driveways and width at property line;

Location of boulevard trees, fire hydrants, water meters, streetlights, curbs, etc;

Location of any existing significant landscaping (i.e., large trees, hedges, etc);

Tree trunk diameter of trees on boulevard, on the property, and on adjacent propertieswithin 2 metres of property lines; and

Existing grades at top and bottom of retaining walls and fences.


GUIDE TO AVERAGE GRADE




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The calculation of the average grade is required to determine the height of a building and if the lowest floor is a basement.

Both the natural and finished grades at all building corners and changes of elevation around the perimeter of the building must be shown on the site plan and elevations for all buildings on the site. Grades must be consistent with the BCLS topographical survey presented in CVD28GVRD Datum.

Average grade is calculated separately for the principal building and each accessory building (including a porte cochere) even if an accessory building is attached to the principal building. To calculate the average grade, first add the lesser of the natural and finished grade at elevation point A to the lesser of the natural and finished grade at elevation point B and divide by 2. Multiply this by the length of AB. Continue with the remaining elevation points around the perimeter of the building and divide the grand total by the length total. Please refer to the diagrams below.

Excessive grade changes at the building perimeter require elevations to be taken at the high and low points of the grade change. See grade definitions under Section 4(34) - 4(36) of the Land Use, Building and Community Administration Bylaw.

GRADE CALCULATIONS

ELEVATION x LENGTH A + B

2 x L1 = Z

B + C 2 x L2 = Z

C + D 2 x L3 = Z

D + E 2 x L4 = Z

E + F 2 x L5 = Z

F + G 2 x L6 = Z

G + H 2 x L7 = Z

H + I 2 x L8 = Z

I + J 2 x L9 = Z

J + A 2 x L10 = Z

Total : Lt Zt

Average Grade = Zt Lt

A2

A1 B1

B2

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PROPOSED BUILDING

B A

G H

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L1

L2

C D

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L3

L4

L5

L6

L7

L8

L9

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GUIDE TO BUILDING HEIGHT






The drawings below are intended to demonstrate compliance with the allowable building height regulations for single family dwellings in the University Endowment Lands. (see definition of height of buildings and highest point in the Bylaw).

The information below must be shown on at least one of the elevations on the architectural plans submitted for Development Permit and Building Permit applications.

NOTE: All elevations must reference CVD28GVRD Datum.

GABLE, HIP OR GAMBREL ROOF


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Overlay sheets are required to demonstrate compliance with the FSR requirement in the Bylaw. All overlay sheets must be:

On translucent paper (i.e., vellum);

In the same scale as the floor plans; and

Manually verifiable where areas are broken down into regular geometric shapes utilizingperimeter dimensioning,

A table of calculations identifying each block in the area summation must accompany all overlay sheets. See example below:

Note: all measurements are to the outermost building face.

An option for large development proposals is to submit BC Land Surveyor certified area calculations in which a table of calculations is not required.

EXAMPLE

Proposed FSR

Main Floor 1,864 2nd Floor 1,416

Total 3,280

Gross Floor Area 3,280 Total Lot Area 14,000

Proposed FSR 23.4%

University Endowment Lands POLICY






File: UEL Policy Binder

Implemented: May 2011

Re: Development Permit Applications for Single Family Homes

Background

The UEL is unique in that it requires Development Permits for the development of most single family lots. As a very small organization, the UEL Administration has limited administrative, planning and other technical resources.

To assist applicants with the DP application process the UEL has produced “A Guide to Development Permits” (the “Guide”). The Guide and the University Endowment Lands Land Use, Building and Community Administration Bylaw (the “Bylaw”) are availableon line at www.unversityendowmentlands.gov.bc.ca or in hard copy at the UEL Administration Office, 5495 Chancellor Boulevard, Vancouver, BC during regular office hours.

Interpretation and application of the Guide and the Bylaw is best left to industry professionals who have experience with the UEL bylaw or similar requirements of other jurisdictions.

In consideration of the foregoing it is expected that persons seeking Development Permits in the UEL will hire their own consultants to complete the plans and application requirements in accordance with the Guide and the Bylaw.

The role of UEL planning staff in the DP process is to review the applications to ensure that all bylaw and other requirements have been met. From time to time applicants try to rely on UEL planning staff to refine their plans in preparation for an application. This is not possible for the following reasons:

1. It is not the planning staff’s role to provide consulting services or design advice;2. It takes planning staff away from bona fide applications that have been completed in

accordance with the Bylaw by other applicants; and,3. It compromises the staff person's ability to remain impartial in the event that

differences arise between an applicant and the UEL Administration in reviewing theformal application.

There are two other situations where staff time and resources are taken away from complete and compliant applications:

1. Where applications are submitted for technical review with serious deficiencies orshortcomings; and

2. Where applicants want to make extensive changes to applications that havepassed the technical review, sometimes on an ongoing basis.

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Purpose of the Policy

In order to address the above noted concerns and provide a fair and equitable process to all applicants, the following policy is in effect immediately.

This policy clarifies the UEL's expectations of the applicant and the limits of service and advice that will be made available to potential applicants. It will also clarify when an application will be deemed to be cancelled by the UEL Manager and when a new application will be required.

Pre-application Consultation

1. Prior to submission of an application, staff will be available for a consultation with individuals interested in making a Development Permit Application (DPA). The pre-application consultation is strictly voluntary and is designed to clarify any aspects of the Bylaw and Guide that might seem unclear to a potential applicant. All information provided or advice received during a pre-application consultation is “without prejudice” to any subsequent review of the application.

2. Pre-application consultations will be arranged by appointment only and are a maximum duration of 30 minutes. Appointments can be arranged by calling 604-660-1808.

3. Interested persons must have reviewed the Bylaw and the Guide and come prepared with questions. It is strongly recommended that applicants bring their design professional to the meeting along with any preliminary plans or drawings they have prepared.

4. There is no charge for the pre-application consultation.

Formal Application

5. Following the pre-application consultation an individual may make a formal DPA, alongwith the application fee. The “Development Permit Application Checklist”contained in the Guide outlines the requirements for filing a DPA and a completedChecklist must be included in the application. Incomplete applications will not beaccepted.

6. Submission of the formal DPA will be by appointment only. Appointments can bearranged by calling 604-660-1808.

7. DPAs are processed in the order in which they are received.

8. The first stage of the application is a technical review. Applications that meet all of thetechnical requirements and bylaw regulations will proceed to the neighbourhood reviewstage.

9. Where an application does not pass the technical review, a letter outlining thedeficiencies will be provided to the applicant.

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10. The UEL Manager will determine whether the deficiencies are sufficiently material torequire a new DPA and will advise the applicant in writing. Applications that fail thetechnical review more than twice may also be subject to a new DPA. New applicationsare subject to the application fee.

11. In the case of a failed application, the applicant may request another pre-applicationconsultation (see sections 1 to 4 above) prior to making the new application.

Changes to Development Permit Application While Under Review

12. Once a DPA has passed the technical review, any changes shall require a newapplication.

13. Any applicant wishing to make changes to their DPA must notify the UEL Manager inwriting, setting out the proposed changes in detail.

14. Upon receipt of this notification the UEL Manager will instruct staff to stop work on theDPA, and will determine whether the changes are sufficiently material to require a newDPA.

15. If a new DPA is required to accommodate the changes, the UEL Manager will informthe applicant in writing that their application has been cancelled.

16. An applicant whose application has been cancelled may make a new DPA, along withthe new application fee.

17. As a new DPA it will be considered in the order in which it is received, and be assigneda new place in the queue.

Stephen N. Butt, Acting Manager, University Endowment Lands


Ministry ofMunicipal Affairs






Implemented: May 2016

DEVELOPMENT/BUILDING PERMIT APPROVALS AND PROPERTIES FOR SALE

This policy is being introduced to address the practice of marketing for sale, properties within the single family zones of the UEL, that are in the process of the development and/or building permit approval process.

Processing of development and building permits is a complex and time consuming procedure that takes up a large amount of staff time and resources. The practice of marketing properties for sale during the DP or BP approval process creates a great deal of uncertainty as to whether the proposed development will be accepted by a new owner. Therefore, the following policy is in effect to address this matter:

Processing of development and building permit applications for single family homes that are listed for sale, will be suspended until such time as the property has been transferred or removed from the market.

In the case of a property transfer, in order to reactivate the file, the following documents must be submitted to the University Endowment Lands (UEL) Administration Office:

Proof of ownership; provide a copy of a Certificate of Title from the Land Title and SurveyAuthority (LTSA), and photo identification of the new owner.

From the new owner, a request in writing to transfer the DP or BP application into theirname(s). The request shall explicitly acknowledge that the new owner accepts the DP orBP application as it is and clearly state that no amendments will be forthcoming for thedevelopment or building permit application under review.

Important Notes:

Any changes to the proposed development will result in the cancellation of theapplication.

A Development Permit issued shall be void 6 months after the date of issuance, unlessthe development authorized by the permit has meanwhile been commenced, or theDevelopment Permit has been extended, or a building permit for the development hasbeen issued and is unexpired.

University Endowment Lands Administration



HVAC UNITS IN THE SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT

Background

Schedule 6 of the UEL Land Use, Building and Community Administration Bylaw (the "Bylaw") states that "no person shall, within the boundaries of the University Endowment Lands, make or cause any noise or sound on a public or private place which disturbs unreasonably, or is likely to disturb unreasonably, the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of persons in the neighbourhood or vicinity".

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to define location and noise requirements for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units in the Single Family District to ensure the requirements of Schedule 6 of the Bylaw are met.

Policy

HVAC units proposed in the Single Family Dwelling District are subject to the following requirements:

1. HVAC units are not permitted to be located within a required side yard setback.2. If an HVAC unit is capable of generating noise levels above 45 dB, a sealed report by

a registered sound professional is required to certify that noise levels reachingneighbouring properties will not exceed 55 dB during the day and 45 dB at night. Thesound measurements must be taken at the nearest property line shared withneighbours.

3. HVAC units are considered appurtenances required for the operation of the buildingand are therefore exempt from overall building height. However, if units are enclosed,they are not excluded from building height.

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Implemented November 27, 2017




Donna Corcoran Deputy Manager University Endowment Lands

Phone: 604-660-1808

Fax: 604-660-1874 www.universityendowmentlands.gov.bc.ca


BRITISH COLUMBIA

PURPOSE:

UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT LANDS

AREA B GEOTECHNICAL & STORMWATER

REQUIREMENT

POLICY

The purpose of the Area B Geotechnical and Stormwater Requirement Policy (the "Policy") is to inform

owners, designers, and builders about the University Endowment Land's (UEL) Geotechnical and Stormwater

Management requirements for proposed development in Area B. For the purposes of this Policy,

"development" includes any proposal requiring a building permit, development permit or zoning

amendment(s).

BACKGROUND:

In 2019, the UEL commissioned a Hydrogeological and Geotechnical Investigation (the "Investigation") into

Area B slope stability and protection. The Investigation conducted by the UEL's engineering consultant

(AECOM) found concerns about slope stabilization and slope erosion surrounding the sea cliffs and Salish

Creek (a deep ravine creek with identified fish habitat, located on the eastern edge of Area B) due to the

effect of surface drainage and groundwater discharge and/or sea wave action. A recommendation stemming

from the Investigation is to involve a professional geotechnical engineer from an early stage of new

developments to acknowledge the slope stabilization and slope erosion issues and to advise on the

geotechnical and drainage components of the development. Additionally, landscaping and irrigation systems

(if required) should be designed to minimize deep infiltration.

APPLICATION:

For all of Area B:

1. No irrigation shall occur between October 15th and April 30th.

2. All new developments shall utilize low water landscaping or xeriscaping.

3. For all proposed developments, the property owner will retain a registered Professional Geotechnical

Engineer or Professional Geologist (Qualified Professional or QP) to perform the following tasks:

a) At the Development Permit Application stage, the QP will provide a signed and sealed

acknowledgment clearly stating that:

i. A review of the available geotechnical and hydrogeological information has been completed. At

a minimum, this includes the AECOM Area B Slope Stability and Protection - Geotechnical Data

Report April 2019 available on the UEL website. In addition, the UEL may provide further

information regarding the sea cliffs/Salish creek slope stability/erosion issue for review;

ii. The QP has a full understanding of the issues pertaining to slope regression surrounding the sea

cliffs and Salish Creek;

iii. The QP has a full understanding of the surface drainage and groundwater effect on the ongoing

sea cliffs and Salish Creek slope instability;

iv. The property owner has been clearly informed of the geotechnical and hydrogeological risks

inherent to the property;


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v. The QP has completed a visual inspection of:

- the slope erosion and instability issues at the sea cliffs and Salish Creek (north of

Chancellor Blvd.);

- the location and site conditions of the proposed development in relation to the global

slope erosion/instability issues.

b) The QP will also conduct a geotechnical assessment of the drainage requirements for the site,

including an assessment of any proposed drainage systems and their effect on surface runoff,

groundwater recharge and geotechnical conditions.

4. All proposed landscaping/surface/building drainage systems for any additions, new construction and

hard surface landscaping must be in accordance with the UEL Works and Services bylaw which sets out

requirements for Integrated Stormwater Management Plans.

For properties in Area B north of Newton Wynd or east of Acadia Road (see Figure 1):

5. In addition to the requirements listed above, all new developments require a geotechnical report at the

Building Permit Application Stage, including:

a) Site-specific geotechnical and hydrogeological investigations;

b) Analysis of the effect of the proposed Stormwater Management and Site Drainage Plan (SMP) and

design on surface runoff, groundwater recharge and geotechnical conditions;

c) Stabilization of high-risk slopes;

d) Analysis of the design; and

e) Confirmation that the new development will not adversely impact the on-going slope regression at

the sea cliffs and Salish Creek.

6. The QP will provide letters of assurance of professional design and commitment for field review (Schedule

B) and field review and compliance (Schedule C-B).

7. In all cases, permits will not be issued until the Manager has reviewed and accepted the required

documentation, prepared at the cost of the applicant.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESIONAL GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS:

Geotechnical Reports must be prepared, sealed and signed by a registered Professional Geotechnical Engineer

or Professional Geologist (Qualified Professional or QP) in good standing. QPs must also follow the "Guidelines

for Legislated Landslide Assessments for Proposed Residential Developments in BC" by the Association of

Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC). These guidelines provide direction to

QPs who must assess life risk tolerance and assure the land is safe for the intended use.

The applicant must ensure the QP is aware of the minimum standards included in this Policy.

Jann Braman, Manager



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Digitally signed by Kamelli Mark Date: 2020.08.20 09:16:06 -OTOO'

Kamelli Mark, Deputy Manager


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Figure 1: Area B Geotechnical and Stormwater Requirement for Policies 1-5


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GUIDE TO Lands DEVELOPMENT PERMITS