Private Dock - Freshwater
Private Dock - Freshwater
Build a private dock structure with three berths or less for personal use on freshwater. If your application is located within the Southern Gulf Islands and Southeastern shoreline of Vancouver Island, please see here for important information.
Related Activities: Group Dock, Private Dock - Saltwater
Contents:
- Mandatory Authorizations
- Costs
- Eligibility Requirements
- Information Requirements
- Potential Additional Requirements
- Related Links
- Other Things you Should Know
About this Activity Guide
This guide summarizes the most common requirements and recommendations for your chosen activity and is designed to help you submit a complete application. Be aware that this information is for guidance purposes only. |
Mandatory Authorizations
Authorization Name | Link to Authorization Guidance | Link to Application |
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Private Moorage (Land Act) | Authorization Guidance | Apply Now |
NOTE: Some docks do not require a Private Moorage application. Review the General Permission document for criteria. | ||
Notification (Water Sustainability Act) | Authorization Guidance | Apply Now |
Costs
Cost may be a specific value or range of values. The cost includes GST, where applicable.
Authorization | Cost Type | Cost Description | Cost | Link to Details |
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Private Moorage (Land Act) | Application fee | Application processing fee due when application is submitted. | $262.50 | Crown Land Application Fee Structure |
Private Moorage (Land Act) | Rent | The rent for a dock depends on the type of tenure issued. No rent is charged for Specific Permission, but for a Lease, rent is charged in advance for the entire tenure term. | $0 - $400.00/term | Land Policy: Pricing |
Private Moorage (Land Act) | Insurance | A minimum level of liability insurance as specified in the Land Procedure: Insurance and Financial Securities. | Varies - please consult your insurance agent | Land Procedure: Insurance and Financial Securities – See Appendix A |
Private Moorage (Land Act) | Security | A security deposit may be required to ensure the tenure holder complies with and completes all the obligations and requirements specified in the tenure. | Varies | Land Procedure: Insurance and Financial Securities – See Appendix B |
Notification (Water Sustainability Act) | n/a | There are no costs associated with submitting a Notification for this activity. | $0 |
Eligibility Requirements
Ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements prior to applying.
Authorization | Requirement | Description |
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Private Moorage (Land Act) | Age | Must be 19 years of age or older if applying as an individual. |
Notification (Water Sustainability Act) | Any | There are no limitations on who may apply, however, landowner consent must be provided for any lands where work is being done for this authorization. |
Information Requirements
Authorization | Requirement | Description | Link to Details |
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Private Moorage (Land Act) | Land Act Online Application | An online system which requires you to enter information onscreen and upload documentation, digital files and/or maps to support your application. | Freshwater Application Requirements Checklist |
Private Moorage (Land Act) | Location and Site Plan Map | Maps clearly showing your proposal, prepared to standards described in the Site Map Samples link. A digital file in the form of a shapefile, .KML or Geomark link is preferred and can be created using online mapping tools. | Site Map Samples |
Notification (Water Sustainability Act) | Change Approval and Notification Online Application | An online system which requires you to enter information onscreen and upload documentation, digital files and/or maps to support your application. | What you Need to Apply |
Notification (Water Sustainability Act) | Proof of Legal Right to Land | Documentation that you have legal right to the land, e.g. Certificate of Title or copy of a lease | |
Notification (Water Sustainability Act) | Drawings | A drawing that meets the Water Application Drawing Standards. | Water Application Drawing Standards |
Potential Additional Requirements
Requirement | Description | When is it Required? |
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Co-Applicant Permission | The online application system generates a co-applicant authorization letter, which must be signed digitally or printed, signed and uploaded. The letter allows co-applicants to verify the information submitted by the main applicant as well as supply their own personal information. A separate letter is required for each co-applicant. | When more than one applicant has requested to be named on the tenure document, which makes them co-applicants. |
Agent Letter | Signed and dated letter providing approval for agent or consultant to act on behalf of applicant. Legal names/entities to be used on letter. | When an agent or consultant will be acting on behalf of applicant. |
Letter of Consent | Letter of consent from registered owner which includes full legal description of the adjoining upland parcel and the full legal name of the upland owner. | When applicant is not upland owner or lessee. |
Related Links
Link | Description |
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Crown Land Use: Private Moorage (including General Permission) Web Page | A web page providing additional detail. |
Crown Land Use: Private Moorage Policy | The Crown Land Use Policy which provides the details of the land use program being summarized by this document. |
Requirements and Best Management Practices - Designing Your Dock or Boat Launch | A guide providing best management practices for designing docks. |
Water Sustainability Act Change or Use Approval | A web page providing additional detail. |
Mapping Tools | A listing of free web-based mapping programs and tools available to the public. |
Other Things You Should Know
Archaeology Information
Archaeological
sites are protected under the Heritage Conservation Act
and must not be altered or damaged without a permit issued by
the Archaeology Branch. Information regarding potential risks to
protected archaeological sites may be obtained by submitting an
online data request form to the Archaeology
Branch or by contacting a professional archaeologist via the BC
Association of Professional Archaeologists (www.bcapa.ca) or via local
directories. Visit the Archaeology Branch website for more
information.
BCeID - What Is It and Why Get It?
BCeID is
an online service that allows you to create a user ID and
password to sign in securely to many Government services in
British Columbia. The benefits of having a BCeID account
include:
- Stop and start. Save and return later to complete your application without losing any information previously entered.
- Real time status information. Check the status of your application in real time.
- Access your applications for multiple people (Business BCeID only) to edit or submit your application or check its status. To enroll in this service, visit the BCeID web page: FrontCounter BC - BCeID
Consulting with First
Nations
- The Province is committed to reconciliation as part of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People Act.
- The Province is responsible for ensuring adequate and appropriate consultation and accommodation, it may involve the proponent in the procedural aspects of consultation.
Legal
Disclaimer
This guide provides the most current and
accurate information available to the Government of British Columbia
at the time of publishing; however, we make no warranty regarding
the completeness, currency or accuracy of this information. This
information is for guidance purposes only and does not replace
legislated requirements. Each application is unique and
circumstances may result in additional requirements beyond those
included in this guide.
Last Updated: July 14, 2023