Subdivisions

Land use application portal

The City has a new online portal for land use applications, making it easier for residents to submit land use applications, upload relevant forms and documents, pay related fees, and view the status of their applications online. Email application form submission will no longer be accepted.

The portal is available for development permits, development variance permits, temporary use permits, restrictive covenants, liquor licensing, cannabis licensing, tree cutting permits, rezoning and OCP amendments, subdivisions, and agricultural land reserve applications.

Land use application portal

A subdivision creates new, titled parcels of land. Where a proposed subdivision meets the zoning regulations, an application for subdivision can be submitted through the online land use application portal. Before submitting an application, please contact us to ensure the proposed subdivision complies with the existing zoning regulations.

Phone: 250-561-7611
Email: devserv@princegeorge.ca

For more information:

Costs and contacts for a new subdivision

Depending on the scope and complexity of the development, there are costs to consider when planning for a new subdivision including:

Application Fees.
Servicing costs for connections or extensions of water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer, and off-site works requirements.
Consulting fees (may include surveyors, professional engineers, and qualified environmental professionals).
Legal and survey costs.
Parkland provision requirements.
Development Permit application fees.
Development cost charges.

In addition, it is recommended these external agencies be contacted with any proposed new subdivision:

Private and Public Utilities – BC Hydro, Fortis Gas, Telus, Shaw and Canada Post.
Ministry of Transportation.
Ministry of Environment.
Northern Health Authority (for on-site septic and private water supply).

Apply for a subdivision

These subdivision types will require an application:

Adjusting or realigning an existing boundary between parcels although no new parcels are being created.
Creating new lots from one or more parcels.
Creating lots in a bare land strata development.
Creating a phased strata development.
Converting a Strata.
Subdividing air space parcels.

An application for a new subdivision can be submitted through the City's land use application portal.

Land use application portal

Additional documents

Depending on your application, these documents may be need to be completed and included with your submission.

New subdivision factors to consider

When creating a new subdivision or development, the "Local Government Act" permits the municipality to require certain offsite works based on different land designations.
The offsite works can include but are not limited to:
- Installing asphalt paving for the road network.
- Providing connectivity for pedestrians.
- Installing concrete curbs and gutters.
- Providing city standard street lighting and underground electric power.
- Extending water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer mains.
For different land designation categories, Table 1 of the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw prescribes the required standards in the Downtown, Urban, Semi-Urban and Rural areas. To identify the designation of a property, please review Schedule B of the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw.
For more information:
- Download the consolidated Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw [PDF]
The City of Prince George Soil Removal and Deposit Bylaw prescribes the removal or deposit of soil on a property. A property owner desiring to remove or deposit soil from their property must submit a Soil Removal or Deposit application to the Subdivision and Infrastructure division.
- Submit a Soil Removal or Deposit application
Prior to submitting an application, please contact us to confirm the property is located within the designated area as shown in the Soil Removal and Deposit Bylaw.
- Phone: 250-561-7611
- Email: devserv@princegeorge.ca
A property owner may apply for either a short-term or long-term soil removal permit:
1. A short-term permit is valid for three years. It is regulated by the property size and maximum quantity of material to be removed or deposited.
2. A long-term permit is valid over an indefinite period of time and allows for a greater amount of material to be removed from a larger parcel(s) of land. It is subject to yearly inspection reporting from a qualified professional.
During the construction season, the City of Prince George may have excess material resulting from various projects throughout the city. Residents looking for material to complete landscaping work may submit a Land Fill Request application to the Subdivision and Infrastructure division.
The property owner will be notified when material becomes available. Material may not be used to fill in drainage swales or open channel ditches, which are intended to manage stormwater runoff from city roads.
To submit a Land Fill Request Application please visit us at 2nd floor, City Hall, Prince George, BC, V2L 3V9 or contact development services at 250-561-7611 or devserv@princegeorge.ca.
The City reviews and approves applications for access to new driveways. In some cases, these access applications are reviewed in conjunction with a building permit.
To develop a new driveway or to widen an existing driveway, submit an Access Permit application. The work to be completed may include a curb cut, new culvert installation, or extension to an existing culvert.
Please include the following when applying for an Access Permit:
- A completed application.
- A scaled plan, including:
  Existing and proposed access locations (with dimensions from property lines).
  All existing and proposed features (street lights, utility poles, trees, fire hydrants, signs posts, etc).
  Locations of curbs, sidewalks, or existing culverts.
Prior to access approval being granted, the Subdivision and Infrastructure division will contact the applicant to arrange for a site meeting. Applicable fees will be determined at the time of inspection.
- Submit an Access Permit application