Snow Preparedness

Onset of a snow forecast, North Shore residents might want to check their municipal/city websites for snow preparedness requirements!  District of West Vancouver, District of North Vancouver and City of North Vancouver snow removal requirements vary.   District of West Vancouver snow removal requirements says ‘after a snowfall, keep the sidewalk in front of your…

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New Housing

The Province of British Columbia, in late 2023, introduced changes to the Local Government Act with the goal of increasing the speed and supply of new housing across BC.   Bill 44 – Housing Statutes (Residential Development): Bill 44 requires local governments to allow for increased density on lots currently zoned for single family and…

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Tree Bylaw Matrix

Many local governments in Greater Vancouver have a bylaw or policy addressing tree removal, retention, pruning and damage on private property. This matrix is an overview. Note: Bowen Island, North Vancouver City, Pemberton, Pitt Meadows, Squamish-Lillooet Regional District and the Gulf Islands do not have a tree bylaw or policy for private land. However, if…

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