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be properly positioned, scaled and designed so as
not to dominate the general hillside and upland
landscape. A site plan addressing these concerns
shall accompany the development permit
application.
Development Permit Area 3 - Riparian Area
Description and Exemptions
All lands within the boundaries of the City of Chilliwack
are designated as Development Permit Area 3 (DPA
3) for the protection of the natural environment, its
ecosystems and biological diversity, and in particular
fish and fish habitats and riparian habitats, pursuant to
Section 919.1(a), (b) and (i) of the Local Government
Act.
Rationale for DPA Establishment
This DPA defines riparian assessment areas for the
protection of fish habitats, based on the information
of OCP Maps 8A and 8B, the Fish Protection Act and
the Riparian Areas Regulation. It enables a site-
specific, science-based assessment protocol for
Qualified Environmental Professionals to establish
consistent and appropriate requirements, conditions
and standards regarding development within riparian
assessment areas.
Objectives of this Development Permit Area
1. To protect the biological functioning of riparian
areas; and
2. To clarify the responsibilities of landowners
regarding development of riparian areas.
Definitions:
For the purpose of this Development Permit Area,
the following definitions shall apply:
1. “Active floodplain” means an area of land within
a boundary that is indicated by visible high
water mark or the water level of a stream that is
reached during annual flood events.
2. “Development” means any of the following:
a. removal, alteration, disruption or
destruction of vegetation
b. disturbance of soils
c. construction or erection of buildings and
structures
d. creation of nonstructural 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
j. subdivision under the
Land Title Act or
the Strata Property Act
3. “Qualified Environmental Professional” (QEP)
means an applied scientist or technologist,
acting alone or together with another qualified
environmental professional.
a. The individual is registered and in good
standing in British Columbia with an
appropriate professional organization
constituted under an Act, acting under
that association’s code of ethics and
subject to disciplinary action by that
association;
b. The individual’s area of expertise is
recognized in the assessment methods
set out in the Schedule to the Riparian
Areas Regulations as one that is
acceptable for the purpose of providing
all or part of an assessment report in
respect of that development proposal;
and
c. The individual is acting within that
individual’s areas of expertise.
4. “Riparian assessment area” means the riparian
area lying within the distance of a watercourse
Implementation Guide