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Application by a Local Government

A local government may apply to include land into or exclude from the ALR for land within the local government's jurisdiction.

The Applicant (the local government)

  • Must hold a public hearing.
  • Ensures that notice of the public hearing and the procedure at the hearing follow the requirements outlined in section 13 and 14 of the Agricultural Land Reserve Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulation.
  • Completes the Application by Local Government form .
  • Submits the application and fee (if applicable) to the Commission.

The Commission

  • Checks the application for completeness.
  • Sends a letter to the applicant which acknowledges receipt, assigns and application number, identified the staff person handling the application and estimates the approximate time for a decision.
  • Prepares a Summary Report and forwards a copy to the applicant.
  • May hold a meeting.
  • May view the property under application.
  • May refer the application to various agencies if further information is required.
  • Makes a decision.
  • Notifies the applicant in writing of the decision.