Riparian Areas Assessment
An RAR Assessment Report determines the appropriate Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area (SPEA) width and the measures required to maintain the integrity of the SPEA.
Developers proposing development within 30m of a watercourse, or from the top of the ravine bank of a stream, must prepare an RAR report to support an application to local government for development approval.
The following activities trigger an RAR requirement:
- Removal, alteration, disruption or destruction of vegetation
- Disturbance of soil
- Construction or erection of buildings and structures
- Creation of a non-structural impervious or semi-pervious surface
- Flood protection works
- Construction of roads, trails, docks, wharves and bridges
- Provision and maintenance of sewer and water services
- Development of drainage systems
- Development of utility corridors
- Subdivision of land into two or more parcels, whether by plan, apt descriptive words or otherwise
Chatwin’s team of biologists have completed over 15 RAR assessments over the past 2 years within the Regional District of Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley, and within the Districts of Courtenay and Comox.
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