Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) are specific locations that have been identified
as being sensitive to development. Official Community Plans (OCP) designate these
areas from potential detrimental effects of development and for the protection of
life and property from natural hazards. All new development and infrastructure should
occur with minimal impact or disturbance to the ESA. The protection of these ESA's
may require leave areas by dedication or registration of a conservation covenant
or no-building in the leave area.
Are you developing?
If you are developing a property, which is considered an Environmentally Sensitive
Area, or is located near property, which has been identified as having significant
environmental value, you may be required to address impacts on the environment through
a Development Permit.
For more information, call the
Development Services
Planning Section at (250) 469-6227 or
email planning@cord.bc.ca.
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