Land Use

The qRD Planning Service prepares land use plans, policies and bylaws for consideration by the qRD Board of Directors. In addition, the professional planners in the department have a number of important responsibilities:

• Act as a resource for planning and development applications
• Respond to inquiries and applications related to the use and development of land
• Administer land use bylaws and policies
• Provide opportunities for public engagement
• Oversee planning initiatives within four electoral areas, including Texada and Savary Islands.

The Planning Service is funded by taxpayers within Electoral Areas A, B, C, and D (Texada Island). The City of Powell River and Tla’amin Nation have their own planning departments, and Electoral Area E (Lasqueti Island) receives planning services from the Islands Trust.

For all planning-related inquiries, please call 604-485-2260 or email planning@qathet.ca to speak with Planning staff or to schedule an appointment.