Part 1 Application and Interpretation

1.1. Purpose

1.1.1. The purpose of this Bylaw is to regulate the use and development of land and buildings within the boundaries of the Municipality.

1.2. Application

1.2.1. The provisions of this Bylaw apply to all land and buildings within the boundaries of the Municipality.

1.2.2. For clarity, this Bylaw does not apply to First Nations reserves within the Municipality.

1.3. Conformity with this Bylaw

1.3.1. All development shall conform to the requirements of this Bylaw.

1.3.2. All development requires a development permit unless exempted by Part 3 Section 3.2 or Part 8
Section 8.3.3.

1.4. Validity of Provisions

1.4.1. Every provision of this Bylaw is independent of all other provisions, and if any provision of this Bylaw is declared invalid, for any reason, by a Court of competent jurisdiction, all other provisions of this Bylaw
shall remain valid.

1.5. Other Legislative Requirements

1.5.1. Nothing in this Bylaw affects a person’s obligation to comply with:

1. 1. private legal arrangements including but not limited to, restrictive covenants, easements,
      architectural covenants, or building schemes;
   2. any other enactment or Bylaw; or
   3. any permit, approval, order, or other legal requirement concerning or affecting a development.

1.6. Transition

1.6.1. A complete application for a subdivision, development permit or amendment to the Land Use Bylaw
which has been submitted or lawfully started prior to the effective date of this Bylaw, including any
appeals associated with such applications, shall be evaluated under the provisions of the former Land
Use Bylaw No. 99/059, as amended.