
The Town of Huntsville has a dock construction guide package to help home owners meet the related sections of the Ontario Building Code. Fees are based on the "Estimated Project Value of the Construction" at a rate of $10.00 per thousand dollars, with a minimum fee of $100.00.

A letter of approval or permit number from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). - This applies when, proposing to construct or place a structure or combination of structures, that are in physical contact with more than 15 square meters of shore lands (162 square feet).A site plan drawing that shows existing and proposed structures with distances from property lines.Two complete sets of drawings of the planned structure including a building plan, elevation(s), section and structural information.A fully completed building permit application.Site plan approval (if you are doing any new construction or additions to an existing structure in the shoreline area).Is not attached to another structure andĪ building permit for a dock or boathouse includes:.Size of the structure is less than or equal to 10 metres square (108 square feet) and.Construct a dock or boathouseĪ building permit is required for all docks except where: A building permit cannot be issued until the site plan has been approved and completed. You can also email Transport Canada.All construction work on docks and boathouses need a building permit and site plan approval from the Town of Huntsville. General Permission to Use Foreshore or Aquatic Land for Private Moorage.View the Land Use Private Moorage website. You may also email the Provincial Front Counter BC. You may call the Provincial Front Counter BC at 1-87. Provincial & Federal Dock and Buoy Information Currently applies to Electoral Area B, C, and F waterfront and semi waterfront parcels. Apply for a Foreshore and Water Development Permit.Foreshore and Water Development Permit (PDF).

Outlines size, identification, retroreflective material, and owner's responsibilities. Standards and regulations excerpted from An Owner's Guide to Private Buoys Transport Canada (PDF).Private Mooring Buoy Specifications (PDF).If you are planning to place a dock or buoy in any area of the CSRD, it is the responsibility of the property owner to follow the information in this guide.Dock and Private Mooring Buoy Guide and Checklist (PDF).(See Foreshore and Water Development Permit Area guidelines)Įlectoral Area C Official Community Plan Bylaw Number 725Įlectoral Area E Official Community Plan Number 840Įlectoral Area F Official Community Plan Bylaw Number 830 OCP - Foreshore & Water Development Permit Areas BylawĮlectoral Area B Official Community Plan Bylaw Number 850 These changes did not change the regulations in Bylaw Number 900, Bylaw Number 851, or the requirements for a Foreshore and Water Development Permit. The Province made changes to its Provincial Private Moorage Program in January 2017. See table below to view the lakes zoning and foreshore and water development permit area guidelines. Development Permits are designated in an Official Community Plan (OCP).

Shuswap Lake and Mara Lake are regulated under Lakes Zoning Bylaw Number 900.Ĭurrently, if your land is located in Electoral Area B, E, F, or C you may need to apply for a Development Permit for your dock, buoy, or swimming platform. This applies to lakes located along the Trans-Canada Highway in Electoral Area E and the Eagle River. On March 1, 2022, the CSRD adopted a New Electoral Area E Zoning Bylaw Number 841 that applies to Electoral Area E. On April 19, 2018, the CSRD adopted Ranchero/Deep Creek Zoning Bylaw Number 751, which includes Foreshore zones. This zone applies to the following watercourses and water bodies: Armstrong Lake, Columbia River, Kinbasket Lake, Lake Revelstoke, Staubert Lake, Trout Lake, Upper Arrow Lake. On August 21, 2014, the CSRD adopted Electoral Area B Zoning Bylaw Number 851 (Rural Revelstoke), which includes a Foreshore Water zone. On August 16, 2012, the CSRD adopted Lakes Zoning Bylaw Number 900 that applies to Electoral Area C (South Shuswap), Electoral Area E (Rural Sicamous) and Electoral Area F (North Shuswap) and specifically for the following lakes: Adams Lake, Humamilt Lake, Hunakwa Lake, Little White Lake, Mara Lake, Shuswap Lake, White Lake. The BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Transport Canada also have rules and regulations concerning docks and buoys and may require permits. Other levels of government are also involved. The installation of docks and buoys in lakes within the CSRD are regulated by CSRD Bylaws.
