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
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Regional Emergency Plan Contacts for Coal Harbour Contact Information Section 4.1 |
Property Information, including civic addresses, assessment roll numbers, parcel identifier (PID) numbers, applicable zoning categories, etc., as well as other information can be obtained through the iMap Geographic Information Session at the following link: https://imaprdmw.imaptoo.ca/rdmw
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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!
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
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
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
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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.