LPRT – Land use planning

Annexations, subdivision and development and how to submit an appeal.

Introduction

Municipalities make bylaws and appoint planning authorities to govern land use planning within their boundaries, subject to principles established in Provincial legislation. The Tribunal holds hearings in the following cases to resolve land use planning disputes involving municipalities and/or their residents.

In focus

Annexation process and previously contested annexation recommendations.

Find Land and Property Rights Tribunal decisions and information about land planning disputes between municipalities.

MGA Section 619

Process when a municipality rejects an application to amend a statutory plan or land use bylaw in line with a provincial authorization.

Subdivision and development appeals

The Tribunal hears subdivision and development appeals based on location and specifics of subject lands.