Official Community Plan - District of North Vancouver

Natural Hazards
9.4
The presence of steep slopes, creeks, ravines, floodplains and forested lands combined with
occasional extreme weather activity make some areas of the District susceptible to natural
hazards including landslide, debris flow, flood and wildfire. The District’s objective is to reduce
and mitigate the risk associated with natural hazards. Development in areas prone to natural
hazards requires special consideration due to concerns for personal safety and risk of property
damage as well as potential impacts to natural environments.
Policies
1. Develop and implement natural hazards development permit areas in relation to landslide, flood,
debris flow and forest interface wildfire risks
2. Facilitate mitigation measures to reduce risks of landslide, flood, debris flow and forest interface
wildfire
3. Continue to develop information and communication systems to advance the natural hazard
management program
Air Quality
9.5
Good air quality is important to the health and well-being of District residents and ecological
systems. While management of air quality is a Regional and Provincial responsibility, land use,
transportation, environmental and energy planning can have implications for local air quality.
The District’s objective is to help facilitate good air quality locally and regionally.
Policies
1. Support regional directives to monitor and manage air quality
2. Consider public health implications, including air quality and noise, in the evaluation of new
developments and other planning activities
3. Encourage new and innovative clean fuel alternatives for vehicles and supportive infrastructure
such as electric charging stations, hydrogen highway and others
4. Promote anti-idling education initiatives
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