Applying for a land use permit and/or water licence is a straightforward process. Understanding and adhering to the steps outlined in the guides to completing a land use permit and water licence application can help ensure that applications are complete and can be processed in a timely manner.
Land Use Permit Applications
- MVLWB Guide to the Land Use Permitting Process (2021).
- Land Use Permit Application Form (.word) (.pdf)
- MVLWB Application for Assignment of Permit (.word) (.pdf)
- MVLWB Storage Authorization Application Form (.word)(.pdf)
- MVLWB Land Use Permit Application Security Template (.xls)
- MVLWB Land Use Permit Application Fee, Land Use Fee, and Security Deposit Info
- MVLWB Standard Land Use Permit Conditions Template Version 2.2 (.word) (.pdf) (2019).
When determining land use fees remember that the $150 application fee includes the first 2 hectares of land and that fees are payable only for federal public lands. Do not include land use fees for private lands (include as total calculation of lands used in hectares, but not as part of fees).
Water Licence Applications
- MVLWB Guide to the Water Licensing Process (2021).
- MVLWB Water Licence Application Form for Federal Areas (.word) (.pdf)
- MVLWB Water Licence Application Form for Non-Federal Areas (.word) (.pdf)
- MVLWB Application for Assignment of Licence in Federal Areas (.word) (.pdf)
- MVLWB Application for Assignment of Licence in Non-Federal Areas (.word) (.pdf)
- MVLWB Water Use Fee Calculator (.xls)
- Water Licence Application Fee, Water Use Fee, and Security Deposit Info
- MVLWB Standard Water Licence Conditions and Schedules - Version 2 (.word) (.pdf) (2022).
Municipal Applications
Operation and Maintenance Plan Templates:
- Wastewater (Sewage) Treatment System (WWTS) (2015).
- Water Treatment Plant (WTP) (2017).
- Spill Contingency Plan (2015).
- Solid Waste Facility (SWF) (2017).
- Municipal Water Licence Questionnaire (2016).
Utilize the Waste Management resources on the Policies and Guidelines page to help prepare the above templates.
Before Making Your Submission...
Before sending any material to the Board for either a Land Use Permit or Water Licence Application, please review the following two standards for guidance in formatting your submissions: