OUR COMMUNITIES

Coal Harbour

POPULATION 206
PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS $19,724,900 (2016)
BOARD REPRESENTATIVE Andrew Hory
PRIMARY CONTACT ahory@rdmw.bc.ca
COMMUNITY WEBSITE

ABOUT

Coal Harbour is the gateway to Quatsino Sound and beyond to the wild West Coast.

Community Specific Information for Coal Harbour & Quatsino

Includes information for staying healthy, where to access the most current official information, mental health and substance abuse services, public transportation, food security, community safety and accessing financial assistance

Regional Emergency Plan Contacts for Coal Harbour Contact Information Section 4.1

 

Other Services

Other Services

Fire Protection



Bylaw No. 794 Coal Harbour Fire Department

Coal Harbour Volunteer Fire Department

361 Albert Hole Road, Coal Harbour, BC

Weekly practice:  7:00pm Wednesday - New volunteers welcome!

 

Solid Waste Collection

2023 Coal Harbour Garbage & Recycling Collection Calendar

Consolidated Bylaw No. 732 Coal Harbour Solid Waste Rates & Amendments Bylaw No. 739



Sewer System

Bylaw No. 168 Coal Harbour Sewer Rates and Regulations Consolidated  (March 2019)

Application to Connect to Coal Harbour Sewer System

A sewage collection and treatment plant is provided for Coal Harbour and Quatsino First Nation.  For emergencies involving the sewer systems please call the Coal Harbour Sewer Technician at 250-230-0404 or the Regional District of Mount Waddington Operations Manager, Patrick Donaghy at 250-956-3301.



STREETLIGHTS

- Coal Harbour Streetlight Location Overview Map         - Installed Port Hardy LED Streetlights Map

- Coal Harbour Streetlight Location Map 1                     - Coal Harbour Streetlight Location Map 2    

Bylaw No. 809 Coal Harbour Street Lights

If a streetlight is burned out or for more information about street lighting services, please contact Nadine Weldon at the Regional District Office, at 250-956-3301.

Water System

Bylaw No. 164 Coal Harbour Water Rates and Regulations Consolidated  (March 2019)

Bylaw No. 917 Coal Harbour Local Service Area Water Service

Application to Connect to Coal Harbour Water System

The community water system originates at Quatse Lake and supplies the communities of Coal Harbour and Quatsino First Nation. For emergencies involving the water system please call the Coal Harbour Water Technician at 250-230-0404 or the Regional District of Mount Waddington Operations Manager Patrick Donaghy at 250-956-3161.

Coal Harbour Water System Emergency Response Plan

Coal Harbour Annual Water System Reports



New in Coal Harbour

New in Coal Harbour

This year's Rural Tax Insert contains important information, including: Emergency Planning, Transit, and Utility Billing.

Also, learn about what is new for the Regional District of Mount Waddington and Coal Harbour this spring:  Updates on the Water and Sewer Systems, Streetlights, Waste Management and Recycling news, and learn more about the Rural Tourism Action Grant program and the local Volunteer Fire Departments.

2023 Regional District Tax Insert

Learn more about land use, planning, & development in Coal Harbour, overview the official community plan and more! 

Coal Harbour Planning Article, April 2018

Coal Harbour Local Community Commission (CHLCC)

Coal Harbour Local Community Commission (CHLCC)

Coal Harbour Local Community Commission

The four Commissioners of the Coal Harbour Local Community Commission are elected every four years to provide advice to Regional District staff, committees and the Board of Directors regarding community services and other matters which affect the community. The Commission meets every 2nd Wednesday of most months at 6:00pm at the Fire Hall at 361 Albert Hole Road and the public is welcome to attend.


Commissioners: Robert Bisaillon, Andrew Dennison, Ann Hory, Sara Perkovich, Andrew Hory (Director-Electoral Area B)

2022 CHLCC AGENDAS AND MINUTES

2021 CHLCC AGENDAS AND MINUTES

2020 CHLCC AGENDAS AND MINUTES


 

 

 

Coal Harbour Planning Services

Coal Harbour Planning Services

Coal Harbour Planning Information

The community of Coal Harbour is subject to an Official Community Plan Bylaw (Bylaw No. 657, 2002) and a Zoning Bylaw (Bylaw No. 669, 2002). The Official Community Plan includes objectives and policies to guide decisions related to planning and land use management for the community into the future. The Zoning bylaw is intended to implement the objectives and policies of the Official Community Plan and prescribes detailed regulations related to land use, the siting, size and dimensions of buildings, minimum lot size for the purposes of subdivision, etc. Please refer to the following links for more information:

 

Official Community Plan:

Coal Harbour Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 657, 2002

Coal Harbour Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 657, 2002 - Map No. 1


Zoning Bylaw:

Coal Harbour Zoning Bylaw No. 669, 2002

Coal Harbour Zoning Bylaw No. 669, 2002 - Zone Map No. 1

Building Bylaw:

Approval of a Building Permit is required for the siting of buildings and structures. Please refer to the following links for more information.

Residential Building Permit Guide

Building Bylaw No. 682, 2003 (Consolidated)

Application for Building or Demolition Permit

Owners Acknowledgement of Responsibility Form - Building Permit

Example of Site Plan to Accompany Application for Building or Site Permit

Link to Provincial website for British Columbia Building, Fire and Plumbing Codes: https://www.bcpublications.ca/BCPublications/

Link to Invasive Species Control: Knotweed - Land Clearing and Construction

Subdivision:

With respect to the subdivision of land, the Ministry of Transportation processes and approves applications for this purpose. Information, including a copy of the application required for subdivision, can be found on the Ministry's website at:


http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/DA/Subdivision_Home.asp


Applicants are encouraged to consult with the Regional District as a prelude to making application for subdivision.

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

MAPS

COMMUNITY MAP

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