Subdivision
Property owners wanting to create a new parcel of land out of an existing parcel in the City of Burnaby must obtain subdivision approval. Land use policies and development requirements are set out in the Official Community Plan, the Zoning Bylaw and Subdivision Control Bylaw and other public documents.
The Subdivision Approval Process
The subdivision approval process enables the City of Burnaby to ensure that new parcels of land are created in a manner that is beneficial to the overall well being of the community and in compliance with applicable procedures, regulation and bylaws.
What is Subdivision?
The Provincial Government has granted municipalities the authority to regulate the subdivision of land. Subdivision can generally be described as the legal mechanism to create new parcels of land. The subdivision process is governed by the City’s zoning and subdivision bylaws and the Provincial Government’s Local Government and Land Title Acts.
When is Subdivision required?
In the case where a property owner wants to create a new parcel of land out of an existing parcel, subdivision approval would be required. Subdivision can take the following forms:
- Consolidating two or more parcels into one parcel
- Adjusting or realigning an existing property line
- Creating several parcels from one or more existing parcels
For any of these situations, the property owner must apply to the City of Burnaby for subdivision approval.
What is the Process?
The City of Burnaby has prepared a Subdivision Approval Guide to assist you in understanding the City’s subdivision approval procedure. Upon review of the material, anyone interested in submitting an application is urged to Contact the Planning Division of the Planning & Building Department for further information.
Prior to submitting a subdivision application form consider the following:
- Subdivision Approval Guide
- Subdivision Application Form
- Fee List
- Agent Authorization Form
- Acceptable Standby Letters of Credit
- Insurance Requirements for Subdivision Servicing Agreement
- Certificate of Insurance - Standard Form
- GST Exemption Form
- Third Reading and Final Adoption Requirements
- Servicing Agreement
- Site Profile (Ministry of Environment):
- Related policies:
Useful Links
More information?
If you have questions on the Subdivision process, please contact the Planning Department.
