Radium Hot Springs Draft Official Community Plan - Flipbook - Page 77
6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL & HAZARD DPAS
INTRODUCTION
The objective of the “Environmental & Hazard
Development Permit Areas” is to increase the
resiliency and sustainability of Radium Hot
Springs in the face of climate change through
the regulation of land uses within Hazard
Areas and protection of Environmentally
Sensitive Area(s) (ESA) The policies within
this Development Permit Area (DPA) support
the protection of natural areas, air and water
quality, within the Village, as well as protecting
the community from the hazards posed by
developing on, or in proximity to, steep slopes,
昀氀oodplains and wild昀椀re interface areas.
In general, “Environmental & Hazard
Development Permit Areas” establish
objectives for the protection of the natural
environment and protection of development
from hazardous conditions pursuant to
the provisions of the Local Government
Act. Speci昀椀c authorities are provided in
each section.
POLICIES
ENVIRONMENTAL & HAZARD PROTECTION
6.2.1.
Require lands within an “Environmental
& Hazard DPA” to remain free of
development and in their natural
condition except in accordance
with conditions contained within a
Development Permit.
How We Protect & Enhance
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