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Planning Services Overview

What We Do:

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Planning Services Department is responsible for land use planning for all unincorporated Electoral Areas within the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD). We also provide planning services on a contractual basis for the District of Barriere and the District of Clearwater.

The primary purpose of Planning Services is to encourage growth and manage development in a sustainable manner throughout the TNRD. We work in the public interest to guide development while balancing the needs of communities with economic, environmental and social consideration to maintain a high quality of life and protect the character of the Thompson-Nicola Region.

We prepare plans, policies and reports for consideration by the TNRD Board of Directors in support of orderly and sustainable development, and serve as a resource for the Board on planning related matters. We respond to a variety of development and land use inquiries and administer and enforce land use bylaws.

Our Services Include:

• Zoning Bylaws
• Official Community Plans
• Regional and Sub-regional Guidelines Strategies and Studies
• Rezoning Applications
• Subdivision Referrals
• ALR Applications
• Board of Variance Applications
• Development Variance Permits
• Temporary Commercial and Industrial Use Permits
• Bylaw Enforcement