Governance
The University Act gives the UBC Board of Governors the power to manage, make rules and regulate UBC’s land. UBC’s Policy UP12 sets out the authority to manage implementation, enforcement and administration of land use rules, plans and guidelines.
Overview
Policy UP12 (previously Policy 92) is the policy that outlines the rules of land use, permitting and sustainability at UBC. Policy UP12 establishes that:
- UBC must follow the Land Use Plan, (in accordance with the Municipalities Enabling and Validation Act).
- Development at UBC must follow federal, provincial and local rules (“External Governance Requirements”, such as the BC Building Code, Fire Code, etc.).
- UBC is committed to sustainability.
- Plans (and changes to plans) are approved by the Board of Governors’ Property Committee
- Guidelines (and changes to guidelines) are approved by the Associate Vice-President of Campus and Community Planning
UBC land use rules
UBC land use rules establish mandatory requirements for the management, governing and control of land, buildings and structures owned, leased or otherwise held by UBC.
UBC Land Use Guidelines for External Partners
Guidelines under the Land Use Policy have been established for any external entity wanting to use UBC land and/or facilities. These guidelines are for both UBC campuses.
UBC plans and guidelines
The plans and guidelines established and approved through Policy UP12 include: