Whereas the acceptance and processing of Section 107 road dedications by the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia without the signature and approval of the local approving officer is contrary to the prevailing legislation; And whereas this practice creates ongoing liability, maintenance and community plan concerns for local government operations, particularly when the section is used for the creation of municipal streets: Therefore be it resolved that the Union of BC Municipalities urge the provincial government to direct a change of practice on this point, via an updated, written Operating Agreement between the Province and the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, or via other means as appropriate.
Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations In recent years this issue has come up in the context of some of the transportation infrastructure projects in the Lower Mainland. The Province supports transportation infrastructure being developed in a way that reflects the current legislation requirements and is open to discussion with UBCM on the topic. Approving officer approval of road dedications is done in accordance with legislated requirements.