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.
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.
Current Applications
Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100156 (Bylaw No. 9082, 2019) and Rezoning Application No. RZ100638 (Bylaw No. 9083, 2019)
The City of Prince George is considering an amendment to
Schedule B-6: Future Land Use of City of Prince George Official Community Plan
Bylaw No. 8383, 2011 to facilitate a mixed use housing development on the
subject property located at 1919 17th Avenue.
For more information:
Staff Report to Council
Mayor and Council considered this application at the February 24, 2020 Council meeting. For information submitted to Mayor and Council at the February 24 Council meeting:
Request for Comment
The City requests written comment from any person, organization, or agencies that may be affected by this amendment to the Official Community Plan. Forward any written submissions by 9:00 am on July 8, 2020 to the Development Services Division.
Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100161 (Bylaw No. 9118, 2020) and Rezoning Application No. RZ100652 (Bylaw No. 9119, 2020)
The City of Prince George is considering amendments to Map 4: Neighbourhood and Area Plans, Schedule B-4: Growth Management, and Schedule B-6: Future Land Use of City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011. This application align policy direction between the Official Community Plan and the proposed Woodlands Neighbourhood Plan and facilitate future residential subdivison.
For more information:
Staff Report to Council
Mayor and Council considered this application on the May 11, 2020 Council Agenda. For information submitted to Mayor and Council at the May 11 Council Meeting:
Request for Comment
The City requests written comment from any person, organization, or agencies that may be affected by this amendment to the Official Community Plan. Forward any written submissions by
5:00pm, May 29, 2020 to the Development Services Division.