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The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is aware of the challenges faced by the owners of building strata lots. These include difficulties obtaining adequate insurance and reaching agreement on land development within building strata properties.
To address these concerns, the RDN has developed a draft policy to guide the review of building permit applications that involve Building Strata Lots. This policy was developed following a directive from the RDN Board after the adoption of Bylaw 2500. This initiative addresses the growing trend of rural building strata developments, which typically involve two dwelling units on a single parcel, each registered as a separate strata lot under the Strata Property Act.
The draft policy outlines the responsibilities of applicants and the RDN in processing building permit applications that involve additions, replacements, or new structures within building strata developments. The goal is to improve clarity, consistency, and transparency in the permit process. The policy also clarifies the process applicants must follow to demonstrate compliance with the Strata Property Act when seeking building permit approval.
Recognizing that many property owners may be unaware of the implications of building strata ownership, the policy aims to enhance transparency and consistency in the building permit process. It clarifies the RDN’s regulatory role, reinforces the applicant’s responsibility for compliance with the Strata Property Act, and introduces a Building Strata Declaration Form to facilitate approvals in cases where formal strata corporations may not be active.
This page is a resource for:
property owners living in building strata developments;
BC Land Surveyors;
land use professionals; and,
members of the public.
Here, you can learn more about the proposed policy and share your feedback. Your input will help ensure the policy reflects local needs and supports informed, collaborative planning.
This is in your community, and we want to hear your thoughts on this proposal. A few ways you can learn more and share your thoughts are by:
Check out our Document Librarywhich includes the staff report and draft supporting policy
To see the status of the project and next steps visit our Process
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The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is aware of the challenges faced by the owners of building strata lots. These include difficulties obtaining adequate insurance and reaching agreement on land development within building strata properties.
To address these concerns, the RDN has developed a draft policy to guide the review of building permit applications that involve Building Strata Lots. This policy was developed following a directive from the RDN Board after the adoption of Bylaw 2500. This initiative addresses the growing trend of rural building strata developments, which typically involve two dwelling units on a single parcel, each registered as a separate strata lot under the Strata Property Act.
The draft policy outlines the responsibilities of applicants and the RDN in processing building permit applications that involve additions, replacements, or new structures within building strata developments. The goal is to improve clarity, consistency, and transparency in the permit process. The policy also clarifies the process applicants must follow to demonstrate compliance with the Strata Property Act when seeking building permit approval.
Recognizing that many property owners may be unaware of the implications of building strata ownership, the policy aims to enhance transparency and consistency in the building permit process. It clarifies the RDN’s regulatory role, reinforces the applicant’s responsibility for compliance with the Strata Property Act, and introduces a Building Strata Declaration Form to facilitate approvals in cases where formal strata corporations may not be active.
This page is a resource for:
property owners living in building strata developments;
BC Land Surveyors;
land use professionals; and,
members of the public.
Here, you can learn more about the proposed policy and share your feedback. Your input will help ensure the policy reflects local needs and supports informed, collaborative planning.
This is in your community, and we want to hear your thoughts on this proposal. A few ways you can learn more and share your thoughts are by:
Check out our Document Librarywhich includes the staff report and draft supporting policy
To see the status of the project and next steps visit our Process
The RDN is seeking community input on the draft Building Strata Modification Policy through the use of an online form. Please take a few moments to share your thoughts by completing this form no later than November 21, 2025. If the policy does not proceed immediately to the Board after November 21, 2025, the form will continue to be live until the policy is scheduled on the applicable agenda. At such time, the form will be closed.
The input will be provided to the RDN Board of Directors for consideration, helping inform the decision making process.
Your participation in providing this input is voluntary. If you decide to participate in this survey, you may withdraw at any time.
The personal information you provide is collected by the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) under sections 26(c) and 26(e) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) for the purposes of engaging and consulting with the public. The RDN is using a Bang the Table engagement platform that stores the information in Canada. However, Bang the Table staff are located in the US and may access your user profile information to provide assistance at your request.
Some of the questions allow for responses using open-text fields. To protect your privacy and the privacy of others, please do not include any information that could identify you or another person. Identifying information could include a person’s name, address, email or phone number. Any personal information that is inadvertently included in the open-text responses will be deleted once the results of the survey are compiled.
If you have any questions about the initiative, please contact Greg Keller at gkeller@rdn.bc.ca or by calling 250-390-6510.
If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information, please contact the RDN Privacy Officer at PrivacyOffice@rdn.bc.ca or call 250-390-4111.
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Draft Building Strata Modification Policy is currently at this stage
As per the Consultation Plan, property owners living in building strata developments, BC Land Surveyors, land use professionals with experience working with building strata developments and the general public are invited to provide input on the draft.
Consider Revisions
this is an upcoming stage for Draft Building Strata Modification Policy
The draft policy will be revised and updated.
Revised Draft Considered for Approval
this is an upcoming stage for Draft Building Strata Modification Policy
The updated draft policy will be presented to the RDN Board for consideration of approval.
