Applications are one of the important tools that the Regional District uses to evaluate proposed projects and make land use decisions.

This page includes a number of applications and guidelines to help you begin the process.  

* New Application Fees in effect January 1, 2023 *

The Regional District of East Kootenay will be changing its fee schedule starting January 1st, 2023 that will affect most development application fees. In addition, some services that were previously offered at no charge will see new fees applied. 

All applications that are submitted by December 31st, 2022, will be charged the 2022 fee rate. 

Examples of applications that will be affected by the upcoming changes include, but are not limited to, Zoning Bylaw and Official Community Plan amendments, Temporary Use Permits, Development Permits, subdivision applications, and Development Variance Permits.

• Click here to view the new fee schedule

Applications Made to the RDEK

Common Application Types:

• Development Permit
• Development Variance Permit
          Fire Separation Handout
• Rezoning & OCP Bylaw Amendments
• Temporary Residence for Relative Requiring Care
• Site Specific Floodplain Exemption
• Campground Permit (including expansion of existing campgrounds)
• Liquor & Cannabis Licencing

Less Common Application Types:

• Permit for new or expanded Mobile Home Park
• Strata Conversion
• Temporary Use Permit
• Board of Variance
• Reconsideration
• ALR Exclusion - Private Landowners - Annual Application Intake Deadline – August 1st

Our Development Services staff are here to help.  If you have questions about an application process or any other planning related matter, contact our office at 250-489-2791 or toll free (in Alberta and BC only) 1-888-478-7335 and ask to speak with the Planning Department. You can also send an email to planningdept@rdek.bc.ca.

Applications Made to Other Agencies:

• Subdivision Application to Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.
  For more information: https://www.th.gov.bc.ca/da/Subdivision_Home.asp
   
• ALR Subdivision, ALR Non-Farm Use, ALR Inclusion   
  For more information: https://www.alc.gov.bc.ca/alc/content/home

To submit an ALR application: 

• Agricultural Land Commission Online Application Portal - The Application Portal will provide a streamlined web-based application process for applicants, local governments, and the public.