On April 19, 2018, the CSRD adopted Ranchero/Deep Creek Zoning Bylaw No. 751, which includes Foreshore zones. These zones apply to Gardom Lake.
On August 21, 2014, the CSRD adopted Electoral Area B Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (Rural Revelstoke), which includes a Foreshore Water zone. This zone applies to the following watercourses and water bodies, as outlined in Schedule B: Armstrong Lake, Columbia River, Kinbasket Lake, Lake Revelstoke, Staubert Lake, Trout Lake, Upper Arrow Lake.
On August 16, 2012, the CSRD adopted Lakes Zoning Bylaw No. 900 that applies to Electoral Area C (South Shuswap), Electoral Area E (Rural Sicamous) and Electoral Area F (North Shuswap) and specifically for the following lakes, as outlined in Schedule B: Adams Lake, Humamilt Lake, Hunakwa Lake, Little White Lake, Mara Lake, Shuswap Lake, White Lake.
Currently, if your parcel is located in Electoral Area B, F, or C; you may need to apply for a Development Permit for your dock, buoy, or swimming platform. Development Permits are designated in an Official Community Plan (OCP), see table below to view the lakes zoning and foreshore and water development permit area guidelines.
| The Province made changes to its Provincial Private Moorage Program in January 2017. These changes did not change the regulations in Bylaw No. 900, Bylaw No. 851, or the requirements for a Foreshore and Water Development Permit. |
| CSRD Bylaw Title | Number | Electoral Area | |
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| Lakes Zoning Bylaw No. 900 | 900 | Electoral Area C Electoral Area E Electoral Area F |
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| Electoral Area B Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (see FW - Foreshore and Water zone) |
851 | Electoral Area B | Link |
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Ranchero/Deep Creek Zoning Bylaw No. 751 |
751 | Electoral Area D | Link |
| OCP - Foreshore and Water Development Permit Areas | Number | Electoral Area | |
| Electoral Area B Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 850 (see Foreshore and Water Development Permit Area guidelines) |
850 | Electoral Area B | Link |
| Electoral Area C Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 725 (see Foreshore and Water Development Permit Area guidelines) |
725 | Electoral Area C | Link |
| Electoral Area F Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 830 (see Foreshore and Water Development Permit Area guidelines) |
830 | Electoral Area F | Link |
| CSRD Dock and Buoy Information / Resources | ||
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| Dock and Private Mooring Buoy Guide and Checklist | If you are planning to place a dock or buoy in ANY area of the CSRD, it is the responsibility of the property owner to follow the information in this guide | Download |
| Private Mooring Buoy Specifications | Standards and regulations excerpted from An Owner's Guide to Private Buoys (Transport Canada). Outlines size, identification, retroreflective material, and owner's responsibilities. | Download |
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Foreshore and Water Development Permit (Currently applies to Electoral Area B, C, and F waterfront and semi waterfront parcels) |
Apply for a Foreshore and Water Development Permit |
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| Provincial and Federal Dock and Buoy Information | ||
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Provincial - Front Counter BC TF: 1.877.855.3222 |
Land Use Private Moorage
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Transport Canada Pacific Regional Office T: 604.775.8867 |
Navigation Protection Program
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| Ministry of Environment | Regional Timing Windows | Link |
| DFO Guidelines (Fisheries and Oceans Canada) |
Projects Near Water |
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| BC Lake Stewardship Society | Link | |
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