Every property owner probably knows roughly where their property begins and ends. However, without having a survey done, they likely aren’t aware …
There can be any number of issues arising in development from the physical features of a site and the complex web of regulation relating to those features. Just one aspect for developers to keep in mind is how a site’s proximity to a watercourse, waterbody or wetland may impact their plans. British Columbia’s Riparian Areas Protection Act authorizes the Lieutenant Governor in Council to, by regulation, establish directives regarding the protection and enhancement of riparian areas considered to be subject to residential, commercial or industrial development.
As published in the NRCA’s Northern Construction Connection April 2026 Newsletter and VICA’s e-New.