Development Permits | Town of Smithers

Certain properties in the Town of Smithers are designated as Development Permit Areas (DPA). The Official Community Plan contains guidelines and requirements for the two types of DPAs in Smithers: Environmental and Form & Character. For properties located within a DPA, a Development Permit (DP) may be required prior to subdividing land or obtaining a Building Permit.

Development Process Flowchart

- Environmental & Hazardous Conditions DPA Overview (excerpt from the Official Community Plan)
- Map of Environmental DPA
- Environmental DP Application Guide
- Environmental DP Application
- Site Disclosure Statement Guide
- Site Disclosure Statement
The B.C. Government has prepared the following guidance and planning documents to assist local governments, land use mangers and approving officers in developing land use management plans and making subdivision approval decisions in flood hazard areas:
- Designated Floodplain Areas – Skeena Region
- Flood Hazard Map User Guide
- Flood Hazard Area Land Use Management Guidelines (These guidelines are the minimum requirements in the absence of a local flood plain bylaw).
- APEG Professional Practice Guidelines - Legislated Flood Assessments in BC
- Guidance For Selection of Qualified Professionals and Preparation of Flood Hazard Assessment Reports

Changes to an approved Development Permit may require a Development Permit Amendment Application to be submitted.

For more information, please contact the Development Services Department at 847-1600.