5.1 - Local Government Law

Question 1

what level of government has jurisdiction over airports?

Answer 1

federal

Question 2

what are the 3 levels of government?

Answer 2

federal, provincial, local

Question 3

what level of government has jurisdiction over oceans?

Answer 3

federal

Question 4

what level of government has jurisdiction over sea ports?

Answer 4

federal

Question 5

what level of government has jurisdiction over railways?

Answer 5

federal

Question 6

what level of government has jurisdiction over fisheries?

Answer 6

federal

Question 7

what level of government has jurisdiction over ALC/ALR?

Answer 7

provincial

Question 8

can more land be added into ALR?

Answer 8

no

Question 9

can landowners apply to have land excluded from ALR?

Answer 9

yes

Question 10

are local municipal bylaws and regulations applicable to ALC lands?

Answer 10

yes

Question 11

what level of government has jurisdiction over health act (septic tanks)?

Answer 11

provincial

Question 12

what level of government has jurisdiction over transportation act (highways)?

Answer 12

provincial

Question 13

what level of government has jurisdiction over heritage conservation act?

Answer 13

provincial

Question 14

if a heritage building is destroyed, what may the owner have to do?

Answer 14

rebuild a replica of OG building

Question 15

what are the 3 different levels of local government?

Answer 15

regional districts
municipal governments
local improvement districts

Question 16

how many regional districts?

Answer 16

30

Question 17

what are the 3 main areas municipal governments are responsible for?

Answer 17

zoning regulations
subdivision of land
building regulations

Question 18

what are local improvement districts’ main powers?

Answer 18

construction and utilities

Question 19

what does the local government act govern?

Answer 19

regional districts

Question 20

what does the community charter govern?

Answer 20

municipal governments (towns, municipalities, villages - other than Vancouver)

Question 21

what are the 4 rationales of regulation?

Answer 21

public health/safety
protection of property values
convenience and apperance
conserve natural resources

Question 22

is following the OCP an option or an obligation?

Answer 22

option

Question 23

is the OCP a zoning bylaw?

Answer 23

no

Question 24

what is the minimum time range of the OCP?

Answer 24

5 years

Question 25

if a municipality wishes to rezone lands to a use inconsistent with its OCP what must it do?

Answer 25

amend the OCP

Question 26

what are the 3 types of bylaws?

Answer 26

zoning
subdivision
building

Question 27

what do zoning bylaws regulate?

Answer 27

current land use

Question 28

3 parts of zoning bylaws?

Answer 28

map
restrictions
schedule of regulations (regulations and uses allowed)

Question 29

what does the fsr measure?

Answer 29

amount of floor area you can build on a lot

Question 30

fsr formula

Answer 30

floor area/lot size

Question 31

if you are unsure if a basement suite is legit, what should you do?

Answer 31

add clause to the CPS and don’t add mortgage helper to your listing

Question 31

who is always permitted in a ‘mortgage helper’?

Answer 31

related family members

Question 32

zoning Rules prohibit short-term accommodation, if it’s less than __ days?

Answer 32

30

Question 33

main 3 categories of issues with short term rentals?

Answer 33

strara
insurance
tax

Question 34

who may amend a zoning bylaw (2 options)?

Answer 34

municipal council or regional district

Question 35

how many readings by elected official needed for rezoning bylaw?

Answer 35

4

Question 36

if improvements (i.e. sewage, water, roads) are required for a development, who has to pay for it?

Answer 36

developer

Question 37

if zoning is changed for a business, how can they stay in business? what are Vancouver requirements?

Answer 37

even if ownership changed, as long as it operates for more than 6 months of the year, it can continue in BC
only up to 3 months discontinued use for Vancouver.
if seasonal/agricultural, doesn’t apply
can’t rebuild more than 75% value if damaged
can’t make alterations/additions

Question 38

what can and cannot the board of variance do?

Answer 38

can: grant minor variance (i.e. porch extension)
can’t: change or amend bylaws

Question 39

what is a temporary permit?

Answer 39

allows for temporary commercial/industrial use permit. may only be renewed once.

Question 40

what are development permits used for? do you need them to construct on land?

Answer 40

to manage development in areas with special needs or conditions
NO construction or alteration of land may take place without a development permit

Question 41

what are development cost charges (DCCs)?

Answer 41

charges payable by the Developer of land
to a Local Government to raise funds for
the cost of construction, replacement, and
expansion.
i.e. skytrain fees for Langley developers

Question 42

what type of bylaws may regulate the size, shape, and dimensions of parcels of land and the location, width, alignment, and grade of highways?

Answer 42

subdivision bylaws

Question 43

what is the fundamental purpose of a building bylaw?

Answer 43

protect public health and safety

Question 44

what is the BC building code for?

Answer 44

to ensure that registered professionals employed by the property owner comply with the Code

Question 45

can licensing bylaws establish high fees for certain licenses to make them less appealing?

Answer 45

yes

Question 46

can licensing bylaws directly prohibit types of businesses?

Answer 46

no, but zoning bylaws do