TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
A Temporary Use Permit (TUP) is an approval from the RDKS Board of Directors for a temporary land use that does not conform to the applicable zoning bylaw.
A TUP may be issued for up to 3 years and can be renewed once by the RDKS Board of Directors for an additional 3 years. Your application should indicate the term that you are applying for.
What does a TUP do?
Despite uses permitted in the applicable zoning bylaw, a TUP may do one or more of the following:
- Allow uses in a designated TUP area by RDKS Board Resolution. If there is no designated TUP area or no official community plan in effect, a TUP may be issued by bylaw (s. 493 of Local Government Act).
- Specify conditions under which the temporary use may be carried out.
- Allow and regulate the construction of buildings or structures in respect of the use for which the permit is issued
Who can apply for a TUP?
- The property owner(s) or an authorized agent.
- Where a property is owned by a company or society, the application must be signed by a person with signing authority.
What do I have to include with my TUP application?
We strongly encourage potential applicants to book a pre-application meeting with our Development Services staff. That way you can discuss the proposed temporary use and determine application requirements. Typically, the following items are requested:
- TUP Application form and fee.
- Letter of authorization from the registered property owner (if applicable).
- Site profile as per the Contaminated Sites Regulation (if applicable).
- Site plan illustrating existing and proposed buildings, setbacks to all property lines, parking, loading, access, landscaping, water features, topographical features, north arrow.
- Building footprints and elevations.
- Description of how the development will be serviced including roads, sanitary and storm sewers, waterlines, and other utilities.
- Rationale for the application.
- Comments, plans and photos (if requested) in support of the application.
How long does it take to get a TUP?
The time required to review and obtain a decision on a Temporary Use Permit application depends on several factors, including completeness of the application, complexity of the development project, the time required to revise plans to address the issues identified by RDKS staff, and the timing of the Advisory Planning Commission (APC) and Regional District Board meetings.
TUP applications generally take approximately 6 to 8 weeks (by Board resolution) to process if all application information has been submitted, however, more complex applications can take longer. If the TUP needs to be completed by bylaw, the process can take anywhere from 4-5 months.
How much does a TUP cost?
The cost to apply for a TUP is $700.