Land Use, Permitting and Sustainability Policy

The University Act gives the UBC Board of Governors the power to manage, make rules and regulate UBC’s land. UBC’s Policy UP12 sets out the authority to manage the implementation, enforcement and administration of the Land Use Rules, Plans and Guidelines.

Are you a developer, builder or renovator? Visit the Permits and Business Licenses section of the website to learn more about the regulatory process. 

The regulatory process for both development and building permits as well as business licenses is governed by UBC Policy UP12: Land Use, Permitting and Sustainability. This Policy enables UBC to establish Land Use Rules which respect development, sustainability, construction, lease agreements, security, use, occupancy, density, landscaping, noise, nuisance, signage, wayfinding, road function and standards, fees, charges, permits, and licenses, including business licenses.

The following are UBC’s Land Use Rules and where each applies:

UBC Vancouver

UBC Neighbourhood Areas

UBC Land Use Guidelines for External Partners

Guidelines under the Land Use Policy have been established for any external entity wanting to use UBC land and/or facilities. These guidelines are for both the UBC Vancouver Campus and the UBC Okanagan Campus.  

See Land Use Guidelines for External Partnerships involving UBC Land / Facilities