SCHEDULE 1 - DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREAS - City of Kamloops

Schedule 1 - Development Permit AreasRiparian Areas1.14 APPENDIX 1 - RIPARIAN AREAS REGULATIONDEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREAApplication: Category (a) Protection of the natural environment, its ecosystems, andbiological diversity.A Development Permit shall be required for all activity defined as development under theRiparian Areas Regulation (RAR) that is located within 30 m of the high watermark or top of astream’s ravine bank. The Riparian Areas Regulation and all associated documentation,including the Implementation Guidebook should be referenced for greater detail.Development is defined as follows:a) removal, alteration, disruption, or destruction of vegetation;b) disturbance of soils;c) construction or erection of buildings and structures;d) creation of non-structural impervious or semi-pervious surfaces;e) flood protection works;f) construction of roads, trails, docks, wharves, and bridges;g) provision and maintenance of sewer and water services;h) development of drainage systems;i) development of utility corridors; andj) subdivision as defined in Section 872 of the Local Government Act.Area:This Development Permit Area applies to all privately owned land abutting theNorth and South Thompson Rivers, Kamloops Lake, all their tributaries, and allwaterbodies containing fish habitat within the City of Kamloops. The RARDevelopment Permit Area map identifies most watercourses and water bodiessubject to this development permit area. However, the map is not inclusive ofall watercourses or water bodies within City limits. Should a stream or otherwatercourse not identified on the map be identified, it is the responsibility of theproponent to contact the City of Kamloops to determine whether or not thisRAR Development Permit Area applies.Guidelines:Prior to undertaking any of the activities defined as development within the Riparian AreasRegulation Development Permit Area, an owner of property or appropriate delegate shallapply to the City of Kamloops for a Development Permit, and the application shall meet thefollowing guidelines:a) A Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) will be retained at the expense of theapplicant, for the purpose of preparing a report on the riparian area pursuant to theRAR Assessment Methodology Guidebook. The report will be submitted to the Ministryof Environment, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and the City of Kamloops.200T:\DES\PLAN & DEV\KAMPLAN\KAMPLAN Combined Dec 2013.docx December 19, 2013