Forms and Permits

Select from the form options below. PDF versions and and additional information can be found at the bottom of this page. For further assistance contact the Village office at 250-367-7551 OR info@village.fruitvale.bc.ca

The Local Government Act empowers municipalities like the Village of Fruitvale to designate areas for development that prioritize the conservation of energy and water, alongside reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Village aims to achieve its community-wide goals for reducing these emissions by promoting the adoption of design and construction techniques that minimize energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the building and operation of structures.

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The Village of Fruitvale has designated a specific zone for industrial development due to the limited space available for such purposes. This is to ensure that any new industrial projects are incorporated into the community in an orderly manner, guided by the conditions of the industrial area development permit.

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Permit Requirements

Landscaping: All properties must have landscaping as a visual buffer to adjacent properties and public roadways.

Screening of Storage Areas: Outdoor storage and waste disposal areas must be screened from view with fencing or landscaping.

Reporting: Applications must include (1) Site plans, (2) Parking layouts, (3) Elevations, color schemes, and landscaping plans from qualified professionals.

Strongly Recommended

Minimize Impervious Surfaces: Keeping impervious surfaces to a minimum is advised to manage stormwater effectively.

Siting of Noisy Activities: Activities that generate noise and dust should be located away from residential areas.

Exemptions: No development permit required

Internal Alterations: If changes are internal and do not affect parking or landscaping requirements.

Additional Comments

In Fruitvale, the housing landscape has predominantly consisted of single-family homes. However, as the demographic and economic circumstances of the village evolve, so does the demand for various housing options. Multiple family dwellings are becoming increasingly significant, contributing to the diversity of housing while also shaping the character of neighborhoods. To ensure these developments positively integrate into existing areas without causing disruption, it is crucial for the Village to regulate the design and character of multiple family housing projects.

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The downtown area is the central hub of the Village of Fruitvale. It’s a place that holds the community together, with a continuous push to keep it lively and thriving. The designated Village Centre Development Permit Area is specifically aimed at preserving and improving the area’s overall appeal and lively atmosphere.

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Permit Requirements

Residential Component: Follow Multiple Family Development Permit Area guidelines if the development in the Village Core includes residential units.

Strongly Recommended

Parking Location: Position vehicle parking on the edge of the Village Core to maximize street frontage and pedestrian scale.

Parking Landscaping: Landscape parking areas with indigenous, low-irrigation plants.

Awnings and Canopies: Install continuous awnings or canopies along street frontages for pedestrian weather protection.

Building Design: Ensure new buildings and renovations match the Village Core's scale, mass, and colors.

Material Use: Use natural or natural-looking materials for building exteriors.

Facade Design: Break up building facades along Main Street and provide openings for public views and access to rear lots.

CPTED Principles: Integrate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design strategies in all building designs, parking lots, and public spaces within the Village Centre.

Exemptions: No development permit required

Internal Alterations: For internal changes that do not affect parking or landscaping requirements.

Additional Comments

The Village of Fruitvale takes steps to keep its residents safe from known dangers, which means controlling building in certain risky areas. Places with steep hills (slopes over 30%), lands at risk of flooding, and spots that are not solid ground are considered dangerous. If you plan to build in these hazardous conditions areas, you must follow specific rules set by the Village’s development permits to ensure safety.

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Permit Requirements

Geotechnical Report for Applications: Must include a comprehensive geotechnical report from a professional engineer detailing topography, hazards, mitigation, and safety confirmation.

No Development on Steep Slopes: No development is permitted on sites with continuous grades of 30% or greater.

Exemptions: No development permit required

Internal Alterations: If changes are internal within existing structures.

Boundary Adjustments: For adjustments that do not create new lots.

Existing Footprint: For external alterations that do not extend beyond the current building footprint.

Tree Removal: If removing diseased, dead, or dying trees, supported by a professional forester's report.

Safe Grades Confirmation: If a professional report confirms that land grades within 10m of development do not exceed 30% and the area is geotechnically stable.

Additional Comments

The Village of Fruitvale is close to many forested areas that blend into the village’s rural parts. To keep everyone safe, the Village has set up a special area for development called the Wildfire Interface Development Permit Area. This area has rules in place to lessen the risk of wildfires affecting the people living in Fruitvale.

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Permit Requirements

Fire Hazard Assessment: Conduct a predevelopment fire hazard assessment prior to obtaining a development permit.

Access Routes: Ensure new development areas have at least 1 access and 1 alternative egress route.

Debris Disposal: Dispose of all development-related land clearing debris by chipping and removal; burning is not permitted.

Fuel Reduction Programs: Implement fuel reduction and treatment programs regularly within the development area.

Strongly Recommended

FireSmart Building Design: Conform to FireSmart building materials and standards in building design and construction.

Landscaping: Review and modify landscaping and site vegetation according to FireSmart recommendations.

Exemptions: No development permit required

Internal Alterations: For internal changes within structures or accessory buildings.

Compliance with Wildfire Guidelines: If submitted plans already adhere to Wildfire Interface Development Guidelines.

Tree Removal: For applications to remove diseased, dead, or dying trees, accompanied by a professional forester's report.

Additional Comments

Download PDFs:

Development Area Permit – Commercial

Development Area Permit – Green House Gas

Development Area Permit – Hazardous Conditions

Development Area Permit – Industrial

Development Area Permit – Multiple Family

Development Area Permit – Wildfire Interface

Development Area Permit – Village Centre

Fruitvale Accessory Secondary Suites Guidelines

Fruitvale Development Guide

General Guidelines for Development Approvals

OCP Zoning Amendment Guidelines

Subdivision Application Guidelines

Temporary Use Permit Guidelines

Variance Guidelines

Box 370, 1947 Beaver Street
Fruitvale, BC, V0G 1L0
Ph (250) 367-7551
Fax (250) 367-9267
info@village.fruitvale.bc.ca

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