Land Use, Permitting and Sustainability Policy - UBC Policy UP12

Overview

Policy UP12 (previously Policy 92) is the policy that outlines the rules of land use, permitting and sustainability at UBC. Policy UP12 establishes That:

• UBC must follow the Land Use Plan (in accordance with Municipalities Enabling and Validation Act).
• Development at UBC must follow federal, provincial and local rules (“External Governance Requirements”, such as the BC Building Code, Fire Code, etc.).
• UBC is committed to sustainability.
• Plans (and changes to Plans) are approved by the Board of Governors’ Property Committee
• Guidelines (and changes to Guidelines) are approved by the Associate Vice-President of Campus and Community Planning

See UBC Land Use, Permitting and Sustainability Policy UP12

UBC Land Rules

UBC Land Use Rules establish mandatory requirements for the management, governing and control of land, buildings and structures owned, leased or otherwise held by UBC.

See Permits and Business Licences for more information

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

UBC Plans and Guidelines

The Plans and Guidelines established and approved through Policy UP12 include:

• UBC Land Use Plan
• Vancouver Campus Plan and Design Guidelines
• UBC Neighbourhood Plans
• Social and Community Plans
• Public Realm Plans
• Sustainability Action Plans