Submission Requirements for Subdivisions to Dedicate Land for Road or Lane, or Consolidate Closed Road or Lane with Private Property

The submission must include the following:

1. A letter of application, which must include:

• name, address, telephone and fax numbers of the person making the application;
• property address and legal description; and
• reference to the development application number or rezoning application, if applicable.

2. A letter of authorization from the property owner if you are acting on their behalf.

3. If fees are applicable, as noted below, cheques should be payable to “City of Vancouver”:

• if subdivision is required as a condition of development permit issuance, or is otherwise
  initiated by the owner.......................................................................No Fee
• if subdivision is required as a condition of rezoning enactment, or is otherwise required
  by the City Engineer.........................................................................$366.00

4. A copy of the development application letter of approval (“prior-to” letter), if applicable.

5. A current title search of the properties involved in the proposal. You may be asked to provide copies of any charges on title, or submit a charge summary prepared by a lawyer, if they are extensive.

6. Subdivision plans, prepared by a B.C. Land Surveyor, in accordance with Land Title Office requirements, including:

• one original transparency;
• one duplicate (mylar) transparency;
• at least 10 paper prints (four to be retained by Development Services).

Proposals can be delivered to the Rezoning and Subdivision Counter, Third Floor, East Wing at City Hall, or mailed to:

The Approving Officer
Development Services
City of Vancouver
453 West 12th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4

For further information, please call 604.871.6627 or 604.873.7556.

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