2026 05 12 Special Council Meeting - Agenda - Pdf
Town of View Royal Special Council Meeting Agenda
Agenda for the special council meeting held on May 12, 2026, outlining the order of business including tax bylaws, transit updates, financial statements, and development permits.
Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1169, 2026
A bylaw to levy rates for municipal, regional district, and regional hospital purposes for the year 2026.
Petition & Delegation Request Form - Victoria Regional Transit Plan
Request form submitted by BC Transit to present an update on the Victoria Regional Transit Plan.
Draft Victoria Regional Transit Plan - Update
A BC Transit presentation outlining the 25-year vision for the regional transit network, network modernization, and rapid transit priorities.
Staff Report: 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements
A report from the Deputy Director of Finance presenting the 2025 audited financial statements for council approval.
DRAFT 2025 Town of View Royal Consolidated Financial Statements
Comprehensive financial statements including the consolidated statement of financial position, operations, and cash flows for the year ending December 31, 2025.
Town of View Royal 2025 Audit Findings Report
Detailed report from MNP LLP summarizing the results of the 2025 financial statement audit.
Presentation: The Town of View Royal 2025 Audit Findings
Slide presentation summarizing the audit process, materiality, and conclusions for the 2025 fiscal year.
Staff Report: Overview of Short-Term Rentals
Summary of current zoning regulations governing short-term rentals and identification of policy changes required to permit them.
Attachment 1: Consideration of Vacation Rentals (Jan 5, 2026)
Previous staff report analyzing the implications of permitting vacation rentals specifically for the 2026 World Cup Soccer event.
Attachment 2: Short Term Rental Regulation (Nov 4, 2021)
Committee of the Whole report regarding initial research into the regulation and definition of short-term rentals in the Zoning Bylaw.
STR Toolkit – Generation Squeeze – October 2020
A comprehensive toolkit for Canadian local governments on regulating short-term rentals, providing best practices and case studies.
Bylaw No. 1105 - Amending Zoning Bylaw Regarding Short-Term Rentals
Adopted bylaw amending the Town's zoning to explicitly prohibit vacation rentals and AirBNB-style accommodations.
Staff Report: Residential Development Update
Update on large residential development projects currently under construction or recently completed in the Town.
Staff Report: Development Variance Permit 2026-01 – 254 Island Highway
Consideration of a parking variance request for a new office use in an existing commercial building.
Attachment 1: Applicant’s Letter to Mayor and Council – March 28, 2026
Letter from White Wolf Homes explaining the operational nature of their business and the reasoning for the requested parking variance.
Attachment 2: Project Plans – 254 Island Highway
Architectural plans, site plans, and floor plans for the proposed office renovation at 254 Island Highway.
Attachment 3: Estimated Parking Requirements for CD-17 – 254 Island Highway
Calculation table comparing parking requirements for different permitted uses in the CD-17 zone.
Staff Report: Home Occupation Regulations Update
Proposal to update the Town's home occupation bylaws to modernize definitions, classifications, and licensing fees.
Attachment 1: Home Occupation – Scope of Bylaw Review (Jan 21, 2025)
Earlier report defining the scope of work for the comprehensive review of home occupation regulations.
Attachment 2: Existing Zoning Bylaw No.900 2014 – Section 4.2 and 4.3
The current text of the Zoning Bylaw governing home occupations and bed and breakfasts.
Attachment 3: Home Occupation Regulations – Red Line Version
Tracked changes version showing proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw text.
Attachment 4: Home Occupation Regulations – Proposed Changes
Clean version of the proposed new Zoning Bylaw sections for home-based businesses.
Attachment 5: Home Occupation Regulations – Comparison Table
Detailed table comparing current and proposed regulations with rationale for each change.
Staff Report: Departmental Update
Monthly highlights from various municipal departments including the CAO's office, Finance, and Engineering.
Appendix: 2026 Building Report – April
Statistical summary of building permit activity and construction values for the month of April 2026.
Appendix: 2026 Housing Summary – April
Summary of housing unit starts and completions for April 2026.