Subdividing is the process of creating several properties from one or more existing properties, the realignment of existing property lines or the consolidation of two or more properties into one.

If your property is located within the City of Quesnel there is a subdivision approval process in place that can be accessed on their website. The planning department reviews all subdivision application to ensure compliance with the Provincial Land Title Act and the City's Official Community Plan. The Subdivision Approval Process can take up to eleven weeks as the review involves a site inspection, evaluation and assessment of technical data and applicant meetings. It is recommended that a pre-application meeting be set up with city staff to confirm general suitability.

If your property is located within the Cariboo Regional District then you will need to talk with Planning Services as this department has all the planning components in its mandate including land use policies and regulations. Land use policies are adopted as official community plans, and land use regulations are adopted as zoning bylaws. Any land use initiative must be consistent with the Official Community Plans for each community. A major component of the Planning Services department is to provide assistance with land development applications. Planning Services also includes a drafting component, which maintains a series of over 240 maps covering all major developed areas of the regional district.

Subdividing or developing land within the CRD may be subject to development permits. These permits relate to the character of development and can include exterior design, protection of the environment and site layout. Variance permits are utilized when required. Of special note is land within the Provincial Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). Land within the ALR cannot be subdivided unless permission is received from the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission.