Planning a development project? We encourage you to contact the Village early in the process to ensure all project and permitting requirements are met. Our team is here to help guide you through the permitting process.
The Village of Burns Lake #250-692-7587 or planning@burnslake.ca
Properties located within a Development Permit Area, as identified in the Village’s Official Community Plan, require a Development Permit. In most cases, this applies to commercial and multi-family residential developments within the Village.
Development Permit applications and guides are linked below. For Building Permits, please contact the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako at 250-692-3195.
The Development Services Department helps guide growth and development within the Village of Burns Lake. Services include land use planning, development applications, civic addressing, sustainability planning, and mapping. For online mapping access, please visit the RDBN Web Mapping Site.
Development Variance Application [PDF/1.2MB]
Development Permit Application [PDF/1.3MB]
Official Community Plan & Zoning [PDF/2.3MB]
Temporary Use Permit Applications [PDF/1.3MB]
Building a Strong Community
We are open for business and committed to supporting both residents and developers in bringing forward quality projects. Together, we work to achieve a community vision of an attractive, well-functioning built environment that supports sustainability and contributes to a strong local economy.