WHEREAS the provincial government provides funding to various support programs, including addiction rehabilitation programs; AND WHEREAS municipal zoning bylaws and other local government legislation may preclude the use of land or buildings for those programs: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial government be requested to consult with municipalities to ensure that new or relocating support facilities which are receiving provincial funding are in compliance with local zoning and other municipal bylaws.
Ministry of Health Operators of addiction rehabilitation centres are responsible for ensuring they are in compliance with all local bylaws and have acquired the appropriate building permits from the respective municipality. The Ministry of Health, through the Health Authorities, may provide supporttreatment within the facility after the program is developed. To be registered as an assisted living residence under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, an operator must comply with all applicable legislation, regulation bylaws and codes. This includes applicable bylaws in the respective municipality. Standard 2 states: Operators provide a safe, secure and sanitary environment for residents and staff. Further, Standard 2.1 states: Building design, construction and occupancy comply with requirements of applicable legislation, regulation bylaws and codes: -Business license or written confirmation from the local government that license is not required required; -Occupancy permit for new buildings and permits for any significant renovations required; or -BC Housing Home Inspection or equivalent required; -Local fire department approval of fire safety plan required; -Permits from local health authority Environmental Health Services for water or sewage disposal systems not on citymunicipalregional district services, hot tubs, and swimming pools required.