Committee of the Whole/Documents/Amend Development Procedures Bylaw & New Public Notification Bylaw - Bill 26 Amendments
Presentation
Amend Development Procedures Bylaw & New Public Notification Bylaw - Bill 26 Amendments
June 13, 2023Pages 316–3216 sections
A slide presentation for the June 13, 2023 meeting summarizing the proposed changes to development notification distances and comparisons with neighboring municipalities.
June 13, 2023Proposed notification distance of 100m for OCP/REZ/LUC/TUPComparison data with Victoria, Langford, Esquimalt, Colwood, and Saanich
Bill 26 Amendments
Page 316–321
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION
C-123-21: That in response to changes to legislation through Bill 26, staff prepare a report to establish an approach with respect to public hearing for rezoning applications with the official community plan.
Page 316–321
Purpose
- Summary of Bill 26 Changes
- Review of the Town’s current processes
- Discuss next steps and recommendations
Page 316–321
Proposed Development Notification Changes
| Jurisdiction | OCP / REZ / LUC | TUP | DPV | DVP | BOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Royal | • 400 m for residential, commercial, comprehensive development and industrial applications (require Public Hearing) • 100 m for public use, institutional, transportation and park land use |
100 m | 100 m | 100 m | 100 m |
| Victoria | 100 m (require Public Hearing) | Only parcels adjacent to the property | Only parcels adjacent to the property | Only parcels adjacent to the property | Property adjacent |
| Langford | 100 m (require Public Hearing) | 30 m | 30 m | 30 m | Property adjacent |
| Esquimalt | 100 m (require Public Hearing) | 50 m | Property adjacent | ||
| Colwood | 75 m | Property adjacent or up to 75 m | |||
| Saanich | 75 m | Property adjacent |
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Proposed Development Notification Changes (Continued)
| Date | Notice Type | Application Type | Address | Number of Notice Mailouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2023 | Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment | Development Permit with Variances to construct a multi-unit residential building | 7 Erskine Lane | 81 |
| March 17, 2023 | Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment | Development Variance Permit to construct an accessory building | 305 Anya Court | 31 |
| November 1, 2022 | Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment | Development Permit with Variances for an addition. | 1519 Admirals Road | 440 |
| September 7, 2022 | Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment | Development Variance Permit for construction of a new retaining wall and foundation wall greater than 5 feet along with new deck | 49 Tovey Crescent | 39 |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Public Hearing | Rezoning Amendment Bylaw to construct a duplex | 110 High Street | 529 |
| May 25, 2022 | Public Hearing | Temporary Use Permit for the parking lot to be used as a staging area for construction | 2 Hospital Way | 512 |
| Jan 19, 2022 | Public Hearing | Rezoning Amendment Bylaw for a multi-unit residential building | 167, 169, 171 Island Highway | 771 |

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Proposed Public Hearing: Existing
[Diagram: Overview of existing public hearing requirements, purpose, and legislative process]
Public Hearing Required
- OCP Bylaw amendment
- Zoning Bylaw amendment
- LUC Termination
Purpose
Allow public to make representation to local government
Waiving a Public Hearing
Local governments may ‘waive’ a public hearing on a proposed ZBL if:
- OCP is in effect
- Bylaw is consistent with OCP
What was considered?
Identifying public interest:
- The general public
- Stakeholders
- Neighbourhood associations
Public Hearing Process Overview
1st Reading ➔ 2nd Reading ➔ Notice of Public Hearing ➔ Public Hearing ➔ 3rd Reading
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Extracted from: 2023 06 13 Committee of the Whole Agenda - Agenda - Pdf
