FAQ

Rural building strata developments typically occur on vacant rural parcels where zoning permits two dwelling units. Each dwelling is constructed and then registered as a separate strata lot under the Strata Property Act, often with limited common property or a designated “yard” area surrounding each unit.

Under section 68(2) of the Strata Property Act, it is possible to create separate legal titles for individual buildings on a parent parcel by registering a building strata plan. These plans generally define strata lot boundaries by the exterior surfaces of the buildings, resulting in the formal stratification of each dwelling unit. Once registered with the Land Title and Survey Authority (LTSA), the strata corporation and strata lot owners are subject to the provisions of the Strata Property Act.

The RDN consistently receives applications from rural building strata lot owners for additions to existing buildings or the construction of accessory buildings that are not shown on the registered strata plan. These proposals often impact common property or necessitate amendments to the building strata plan.

Further, many property owners within rural building stratas are not fully aware of the nature of this type of ownership, the requirements of the Strata Property Act, or the implications such ownership may have on the use and development of their property.

This project is intended to ensure consistency, transparency, and legal compliance in processing building permit applications on building strata properties.