In November 2023, the Provincial Government passed new housing legislation changes that require amendments to the Zoning Bylaw 3250, 2006 (“Zoning Bylaw”). The new legislative amendments, specifically through Bill 44: Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act, 2023 (“Bill 44”), require that all local governments revise their existing zoning bylaws to remove all restrictive residential zones to allow for residential infill by June 30, 2024. 

Furthermore, the new legislation prohibits local governments from holding a public hearing on a zoning bylaw proposed for the sole purpose of complying with the new small-scale multi-family housing legislation.

THE PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENT FOR ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT No. 3958, 2024 HAS BEEN WAIVED*
Council will consider first, second and third reading on May 23, 2024, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at 301 St. Ann’s Rd.

OPPORTUNITY FOR INPUT
Written submissions, quoting file number P2400024, will be received no later than 4 p.m., Thursday, May 23, 2024, by the Development Services Department or via email at planning@campbellriver.ca

To view more information on the required changes visit Bill 44 - Housing Statutes Amendment Act 2023 or visit City Hall during business hours. The Report to Council is available to here

PLEASE NOTE: All correspondence submitted will be published as part of the public record when this matter is before Council or a Committee of Council. The author’s address is considered relevant and will be included. Do not provide a phone number or email address if you wish to keep this personal information private. Council is prohibited from receiving any further information after a public hearing.

*Section 464 (4) of the Local Government Act states:
(4)A local government must not hold a public hearing on a zoning bylaw proposed for the sole purpose of complying with section 481.3 [zoning bylaws and small-scale multi-family housing].