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OCP Update - Bill 44 Changes

First seen: May 5, 2026
Last seen: May 19, 2026

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May 19, 2026Council
Full Recording

Addition to Draft Official Community Plan - Councillor Rogers

A motion to add info about provincial laws to the OCP was withdrawn as the work was already being done.

"Staff confirmed a similar motion by Councillor MacKenzie had already been passed and the information was included in the draft OCP. Councillor Rogers withdrew the motion."
Formal MotionWithdrawn
"THAT information regarding changes to the role of the Official Community Plan (OCP) under British Columbia's Bill 44 be incorporated into the draft OCP..."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
May 5, 2026Council
Full Recording

MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION

Councilors introduced three new topics for debate at the next meeting: short-term rentals, speed limits, and community plan changes.

"Councilor Brown introduced a motion to align STR regulations with provincial requirements. Councilor Rogers introduced motions to lower the speed limit on Atkins Road to 30 km/h and to incorporate information about Bill 44 into the draft Official Community Plan (OCP). Councilor Mattson requested legal advice on the liability of the Town's STR amnesty period."