Land Use Contracts
Land Use Contracts – A Background
During the 1970’s, provincial legislation allowed a local government to enter into Land Use Contracts (LUC) with property owners. LUCs were zoning, development permits, subdivision layout approval, Development Cost Charges (DCC) and engineering servicing agreements all contained within one document. The generally accepted reason for the enactment of LUCs was to allow municipalities the ability to create site-specific zoning regulations to control form and character of buildings, landscaping and to allow municipalities to enter into servicing agreements with developers for off-site works. Prior to LUCs, municipalities had limited options to control the form and character of development, require landscaping, collect DCCs and require off-site engineering works.
Similar to Restrictive Covenants, LUCs were registered to the title of lands and could only be amended or terminated by agreement of the City and landowner. Most properties regulated by a LUC have a notation on title indicating the property forms part of a LUC. The legislation authorizing LUCs was repealed in 1978; however, LUCs approved prior to this date remain in effect.
A review of Land Titles Office (LTO) and District mapping data confirm that a total of twenty-seven (27) LUCs remain affecting some 600 properties (fee-simple lots, strata units & rental units) owned by over 800 property owners.
Due to the amount of properties affected, a comprehensive process is required to ensure the orderly conclusion to LUCs in the City.
On November 20, 2017, City of Mission Council directed staff to initiate a process for the early termination of LUCs and a review of the zoning on affected properties.
A copy of the report to Council is available here: Land Use Contract Termination Project – Nov. 20, 2017
UPDATE: On November 5, 2018, letters were mailed to the second half of the affected properties informing the property owners and residents about the second scheduled Public Open House & Information Meeting to be held at 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at the Mission Leisure Centre located at 7650 Grand Street, Mission. The second set of letters sent out were for the properties affected by the following Land Use Contracts:
LUC# / ADDRESS:
- 235-1972 – 7755 Grand Street
- 364-1974 – 32026 & 32028 – 7th Avenue, 7581 & 7589 May Street
- 378-1974 – 7581 Cedar Street
- 477-1976 – All of Boxer Court & Bighorn Terrace and eastern 2/3 portion of Bobcat Drive (formerly Buffalo Drive) and portion of Badger Ave & Antelope Cr
- 498-1976 – 7910 Cedar Street, 32846 – 14th Avenue, 32883 Orchid Drive, and 32901 & 32903 – 12th Avenue
- 593-1977 – 8972 & 8974 Dewdney Trunk Road
- 594-1977 – 33525 – 7th Avenue
- 610-1977 – 33214, 33220, 33242, 33252 and 33262 Cherry Avenue
- 628-1977 – 8481, 8515, 8523, 8531, 8536, 8528, and 32282 Terris Street
- 631-1977 – 7303 Hurd Street
- 651-1978 – 32516 – 14th Avenue
- 691-1978 – 34555 Vosburgh Avenue
- 714-1978 – 11546 Dewdney Trunk Road
Read the Frequently Asked Questions
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January 18, 2018 - Open House - Group A
On January 2, 2018, letters were mailed to half of the affected properties informing the property owners and residents about the first scheduled Public Open House & Information Meeting to be held at 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Thursday, January 18, 2018 in Room 4, Mission Leisure Centre located at 7650 Grand Street, Mission. The first set of letters sent out were for the properties affected by the following Land Use Contracts:
LUC# / ADDRESS
- 365-1974 – 33260 11th Avenue
- 515-1976 – 29989 Dewdney Trunk Road
- 616-1977 – 33093 7th Avenue
- 611-1977 – 33333 12th Avenue
- 416-1975 – DoM property – Unaddressed – Cedar Valley Connector
- 170-1972 – 32793 Lougheed Highway
- 376-1974 – McRae Road & Kite Street east of Hurd St & McRae Rd intersection
- 621-1977 – 33366 2nd Avenue
- 168-1972 – 7365 Alder Street
- 179-1972 – 33561 3rd Avenue
- 228-1972 – 32380 Lougheed Highway
- 276-1973 – 7436 Stave Lake Street
- 560-1977 – 7365 Cedar Street
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Land Use Contract (LUC)?
The generally accepted reason for the enactment of LUCs was to allow municipalities the ability to create site-specific zoning regulations to control form and character of buildings, landscaping and to allow municipalities to enter into servicing agreements with developers for off-site works. Prior to LUCs, municipalities had limited options to control the form and character of development, require landscaping, collect DCCs and require off-site engineering works.
Where can I find more Information on LUCs?
Local Government Act (LGA) (Section 545 to 550): http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/r15001_14#division_d0e51745
Why is Mission reviewing zoning and LUCs?
In 2014, the Province passed legislation that terminates LUCs on June 30, 2024 and directs municipalities to ensure zoning is in place for the affected properties by June 30, 2022.
As a result, a comprehensive review of all LUCs and the associated zoning is required.
On November 20, 2017 Council directed staff to proceed with the LUC termination project. This project involves the early termination of all LUCs in the City and a review of the zoning.
Number of Applications per month presented to Council (Average) | Start | Open House #1 | Open House #2 (Estimate) | Final Report to Council (Estimate) |
2 per month | January 2018 | January 2018 | September 2018 | June 2019 |
Who will pay for the termination of a LUC and any associated rezoning?
The City of Mission will bear all costs associated with a City initiated termination of a LUC and associated rezoning.
Should the property owner choose to proceed ahead of the process, the property owner will bear all costs associated with the termination of a LUC and associated rezoning.
Does the City require authorization for the termination of a LUC?
No, provincial legislation enacted in 2014 allows the City to terminate LUCs without authorization from the property owner prior to the end date of June 30, 2024.
How is the City notifying property owners?
Does a LUC termination make it easier for a developer to redevelop my property?
No, the development approval process will remain the same. A developer who wants to redevelop your property will have to obtain your consent to allow any redevelopment to occur. If the developer receives your consent, the developer will have to submit a development application to the City and go through the regular development application approval process.
What if I want to construct a new dwelling on my property that meets Land Use Contract but not the Zoning Bylaw?
The Land Use Contract will continue to regulate what you can build on your property until the in-effect date approved by Council. If the land owner feels the in-effect date will cause undue hardship, the property owner has the right to appeal the date of the bylaw to the City’s Board of Variance (BoV).
If the LUC for my property does not get terminated, does the LUC go on forever?
Land Use Contracts by Address
All land use contracts within the City of Mission are provided below by address. Each PDF includes a map showing the property, the land use contract, and any amending contracts for that property.
2nd, 3rd, 7th, 12th, & 14th Avenues
14th Avenue 32516 – 651-1978
12th Avenue 33333 – 611-1977
12th Avenue 32903 – 498-1976
12th Avenue 32901 – 498-1976
11th Avenue 33260 – 365-1974
7th Avenue 33525 – 594-1977
7th Avenue 33093 – 616-1977
7th Avenue 32028 – 364-194
7th Avenue 32026 – 364-1974
3rd Avenue 33561 – 179-1972
2nd Avenue 33366 – 621-1977
Alder Street
Antelope Avenue
Badger Avenue
Bighorn Terrace
Bobcat Drive
Bobcat Drive 32694 – 477-1976
Bobcat Drive 32645 – 477-1976
Bobcat Drive 32643 – 477-1976
Bobcat Drive 32615 – 477-1976
Bobcat Drive 32613 – 477-1976
Bobcat Drive 32599 – 477-1976
Bobcat Drive 32582 – 477-1976
Bobcat Drive 32580 – 477-1976
Bobcat Drive 32572 – 477-1976
Bobcat Drive 32570 – 477-1976
Bobcat Drive 32562 – 477-1976
Bobcat Drive 32560 – 477-1976
Bobcat Drive 32554 – 477-1976
Boxer Court
Dewdney Trunk Road
Brant Avenue
Brant Avenue 32402 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32395 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32394 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32393- 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32392 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32387 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32385 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32384 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32382 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32377- 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32376 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32375 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32374- 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32367 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32366 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32365 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32364 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32359 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32357 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32349 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32347 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32325 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32323 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32321 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32319 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32314 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32312- 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32311 – 376-1974
Brant Avenue 32309 – 376-1974
Cedar Valley Connector
Cherry Avenue
Grand Street
Grebe Crescent
Grebe Crescent 32401 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32398 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32396 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32395 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32393 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32388 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32387 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32386 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32385 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32378 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32377 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32376 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32375 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32369 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32368 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32367 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32366 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32360 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32358 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32350 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32348 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32340 – 376-1974
Grebe Crescent 32338 – 376-1974
Hurd Street
Kite Street
Kite Street 7756 – 376-1974
Kite Street 7753 – 376-1974
Kite Street 7752 – 376-1974
Kite Street 7751 – 376-1974
Kite Street 7740 – 376-1974
Kite Street 7739 – 376-1974
Kite Street 7738 – 376-1974
Kite Street 7737 – 376-1974
Kite Street 7732 – 376-1974
Kite Street 7730 – 376-1974
Kite Street 7729 – 376-1974
Kite Street 7727 – 376-1974
Kite Street 7721 – 376-1974
Kite Street 7719 – 376-1974
Lougheed Highway
McRae Avenue
Mcrae Avenue 32388 – 376-1974
Mcrae Avenue 32380 – 376-1974
Mcrae Avenue 32370 – 376-1974
Mcrae Avenue 32360 – 376-1974
Mcrae Avenue 32340 – 376-1974
Mcrae Avenue 32318 – 376-1974
Mcrae Avenue 32302 – 376-1974
Manson Street
Orchid Drive
Stave Lake Street
Swift Drive
Swift Drive 7704 – 376-1974