FAQs
Has the bylaw been adopted?
No, the draft bylaw has only received first and second reading at the Regional Board meeting on September 18, 2025.
Where will the bylaw apply?
The bylaw will apply to all land within the Electoral Areas in the Fraser Valley Regional District.
Will existing soil deposit activities be grandfathered in?
No, this bylaw will apply to all soil deposit activities, both new and ongoing, within the Electoral Areas.
There will be no grandfathering of activities that may have commenced prior to bylaw adoption. All soil-related operations must comply fully with the bylaw once it is in effect.
What is the cost of a soil deposit permit?
Relevant permit and volumetric fees are outlined in the draft FVRD Electoral Area Soil Deposit Bylaw, No. 1802, 2025. For more information, please review the draft bylaw.