Due to the hazardous nature of the development on or near hillsides in the City of Quesnel, areas at higher risk of ground movement have been identified as being within the Hillside Hazard Area. To find out whether a property is within the Hillside Hazard Area you can:
- Search City Maps, our webmap service; or
- View the Hillside Hazard Map [PDF/1.5MB] ;or
- Contact the Development Services Department at 250-992-2111 or developmentservices@quesnel.ca.
GEOTECHNICAL ASSESSMENTS
The Land Title Act authorizes the Approving Officer for subdivision applications require a Geotechnical Report [PDF/82KB] certified by a registered professional with experience in geotechnical engineering that the land may be used safely for the use intended and enter into covenants under Section 219.
The Community Charter authorizes the Building Inspector to require a Geotechnical Report [PDF/82KB] to be supplied with a building permit application on any lands they feel may be susceptible. The City has mapped out most areas which have the potential for movement, however site specific conditions outside these areas may also cause the Building Inspector to request a report.
Most development in the West Quesnel Land Stability Area of the City will require a Geotechnical Report [PDF/82KB] to accompany an application although there are some exceptions. Learn more about Building in the West Quesnel Land Stability Area (WQLSA).
For more information contact the Building Department at 250-992-2111 or buildinginspection@quesnel.ca.
LiDAR Slope Stability Study
A study was conducted to gain a better understanding of the extent of land movement within Quesnel and the surrounding fringe area using LiDAR, which provides accurate pictures of the earth's surface without any trees, plants or other vegetation. The study compares LiDAR snapshots from different years: 2019 & 2021.