City Of Campbell River Holding Steep Slope Development Open Houses

The City of Campbell River wants to fill residents in on its Steep Slope Development Permit Guidelines.

Open houses will take place Thursday, June 22nd from 6pm to 8pm, and Tuesday, June 27th, from 2pm to 5pm, at the Campbell River Community Centre.

During each session, staff will explain the development permit process that regulates land development and the updated exemptions that apply to maintaining vegetation on and near steep slopes. The same information will be presented at both events and residents are invited to stop in and review, with staff on hand to answer any questions.

Andy Gaylor, Director of Community Planning and Livability, says whether planning for a large multifamily building or removing branches to improve a view, understanding the process that regulates land development is important.

He says residents can learn more about changes that aim to lessen the risk of landslides and support both property owners and the community as a whole.

The draft amendments to the guidelines, including updates to exemptions, are needed to align with current knowledge for landslide assessments.

Development on steep slopes refers to any land alteration on the property; including tree work and soil disturbance.

Some work can trigger the permit process and may require a technical report by a qualified landslide assessment professional.

Minor routine landscape maintenance activities on steep slopes are generally exempt provided an exemption form is filled out by a certified arborist and accepted by the City.

You can learn more at Steep Slope - Regulatory Changes.