Statutory Rights-of-Way: Legally defined right of way, such as a public road or highway.

Strata Property Act: Along with the Local Government Act and the Land Title Act, the Strata Property Act regulates the development of land.

Storm sewer runoff: A term referring to the collection and removal of water from the roadway. A minor system comprises the road gutters, inlets, storm sewers, and minor ditches. A major system is the route followed by the runoff when the capacity of the minor system is exceeded, generally including the roadway and major drainage channels.

Strata subdivision: A development where fee simple land is divided into multiple units, with all the unit owners having a right to use common elements. Created under the Strata Property Act.

Survey plan: The final subdivision plan prepared by a registered B.C. Land Surveyor.