11. Zoning
Sections 916 - 919 set the standards for local government bylaws on land and farming. Disclaimer: This document is not an official version of the Act.
The Act ensures that farmers can farm in the agricultural land reserve by protecting them from nuisance lawsuits, nuisance bylaws and prohibitive injunctions when they are using normal farm practices.
The Act provides that proposed projects designated as reviewable projects as a result of prescribed type, size, scope or location are subject to an environmental assessment. Disclaimer: This document is not an official version of the Act.
This Act provides for the continuation, structure & operation of the Islands Trust. Its sets out the objective of the Trust & the main powers and responsibilities. The Act establishes a Trust Council, Trust Fund Board & a Local Trust Committee.
This Act establishes the framework for the property assessment system in British Columbia, including classification of land as a farm and classification and valuation of forest land. Disclaimer: This document is not an official version of the Act.
This comprehensive Act provides the authority for all matters pertaining to health & disease prevention within the Province. The Act establishes a framework aimed at maintaining public health by preventing & removing a broad range of health hazards.
This Act establishes the Forest Land Reserve as private forest land classified under the Assessment Act. The Act establishes the Forest Land Commission to minimize the impact of urban development and rural area settlement on forest reserve land.
This legislation allows for the establishment, preservation and maintenance of greenbelt lands. The act mandates the establishment & maintenance of a greenbelt register in which the Minister shall record all land reserved or acquired under the act.
This Act governs the disposition, management and administration of Crown land in the Province as well as the surveying of Crown land.
This legislation governs the registration of all land transactions in BC. The registration process is based on the Torrens system. The geography of the Province is divided into land districts. Currently, there are 4 land title offices in the Province.
