2025 11 18 Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf
Town of View Royal Council Meeting Agenda
Agenda for the Town of View Royal Council meeting on November 18, 2025, detailing bylaws, staff reports, and motions.
Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019, Amendment Bylaw No. 1159, 2025 (Staff Report)
A report from the Director of Engineering proposing speed limit reductions on residential roads and a portion of the Island Highway.
Schedule 'A' - Speed Limit Map
A color-coded map illustrating the proposed speed limits for different road sections in the Town of View Royal.
Bylaw No. 1159: A Bylaw to Amend the Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019 (2025 Update) to Reduce Speed Limits
The formal bylaw text defining speed limit regulations and incorporating the Speed Limit Map.
Presentation: A Bylaw to Amend the Streets Bylaw to Reduce Speeds Limits
A visual presentation summarizing the proposed speed limit changes and traffic calming thresholds.
Bylaw No. 1159 (Duplicate Copy)
A secondary copy of Bylaw No. 1159 including the Schedule 'A' map.
Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1156, 2025 (Staff Report)
A report from the Director of Development Services regarding updates to the OCP to align with housing needs and new provincial legislation.
Bylaw No. 1156 (Attachment 1 to Nov 6 Report)
Draft bylaw text for the OCP amendment including land use designation tables and housing requirement policies.
Schedule 1: OCP Land Use Designation Map
Updated map showing the revised land use designations for View Royal.
Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1156, 2025 (Attachment 2 - Sept 15 Report)
A previous report from the Senior Planner outlining the three phases of the OCP update.
Bylaw No. 1156 Draft (Attachment to Sept 15 Report)
A draft version of Bylaw 1156 as presented in September.
Schedule 1: OCP Land Use Map (Attachment to Sept 15 Report)
Map showing designations as of September 2025.
Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1156, 2025 (Attachment 3 - Oct 20 Report)
A report providing information for the Public Hearing scheduled for November 4, 2025.
Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1156, 2025 (Repeat of Sept 15 Report)
Re-attachment of the September 15 report for record-keeping.
Bylaw No. 1156 Draft (Repeat Version)
Another draft iteration of OCP Bylaw 1156.
Schedule 1: Map (Repeat)
OCP land use map.
Committee of the Whole Report: Proposed Amendments to the OCP (Aug 8)
An early report to the Committee of the Whole detailing the initial proposed changes to the OCP.
Bylaw No. 1156 Draft (Early Version)
An early draft of the OCP amendment bylaw.
Schedule 1 Map (Early Version)
OCP land use map from August 2025.
Presentation: Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1156, 2025
Presentation comparing previous and updated OCP land use maps and summarizing recommendations.
Bylaw No. 1156 (Final Draft for Agenda Item 4.b.2)
The finalized draft bylaw for second reading as amended.
Schedule 1 Map (Item 4.b.2 Attachment)
Updated OCP Land Use Designation Map.
Amendments to Zoning Bylaw and Development Procedures Bylaw – Landscape Security and Application Procedures (Staff Report)
Report recommending updates to how landscape security deposits are handled and procedures for application cancellation.
Development Procedures Bylaw No. 730, 2009 (Original Bylaw)
The existing Development Procedures Bylaw for reference.
Bylaw No. 1161: Amendment to Zoning Bylaw Deleting Regulations Pertaining to Landscape Security
Amendment bylaw to remove section 6.8 from the Zoning Bylaw.
Bylaw No. 1162: Amendment to Development Procedures Bylaw (Attachment 3)
Amendment bylaw establishing new procedures for landscape security and application cancellation.
Presentation: Amendments to Zoning Bylaw and Development Procedures Bylaw
Presentation slides explaining the rationale for changing landscape security deposits.
Bylaw No. 1161 (Item 4.c.2)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment regarding Landscape Security.
Bylaw No. 1162 (Item 4.c.3)
Development Procedures Bylaw Amendment regarding Landscape Security.
Temporary Use Permit Application No. TUP 2025-01 – 1 Bate Rd (Staff Report)
A report regarding an application to allow two detached dwellings on one property during construction.
Letter to Mayor and Council from Timo Vahamaki
Letter from the property owner explaining the financial hardship of decommissioning the existing dwelling before the new one is finished.
TUP Lot Layout
Site layout map for the 1 Bate Road TUP application.
TUP Plans
Floor plans for the existing house at 1 Bate Road.
TUP Elevations
Exterior elevations of the existing residence.
Zoning Text: A-1 Rural Zone
Regulatory text describing permitted uses and setbacks for the Rural zone.
Presentation: Temporary Use Permit TUP 2025-01 1 Bate Rd
Visual presentation showing aerial photos and site plans for the Bate Road application.
Draft Flag Protocol Policy #0100-57 (Staff Report)
A report proposing the Town's first formal flag protocol policy.
Policy Manual: Flag Protocol Policy #0100-057
Full text of the flag protocol policy covering etiquette, permanent displays, and half-masting.
Minutes of a Public Hearing Held November 4, 2025
Minutes from the public hearing regarding OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1156.
Minutes of a Council Meeting Held November 4, 2025
Minutes from the regular council meeting including decisions on OCP Bylaw 1156 and various permits.
UBCM Correspondence Re: Provincial Response to 2024 Resolutions
Letter from UBCM President Cori Ramsay regarding the province's responses to 2024 council resolutions.
Provincial Responses to 2024 Resolutions (EB3, NR42, NR54)
Details of the Provincial responses to resolutions regarding the Mental Health Act, Police Cost Sharing, and Rodent Glue Traps.
Correspondence from Housing Reset Re: Risks of Bill M216
Email expressing concerns about the Professional Reliance Act (Bill M216).
Open Letter to the Government of British Columbia - Urging Restraint on Bill M216
Expert letter signed by urbanists and academics regarding provincial overreach and conflicts of interest in Bill M216.
Correspondence from Ian Case Re: View Royal CRD Arts Service Funding
Email from a resident advocating for the retention of Tier 1 arts funding.
Correspondence from David Screech Re: CRD Arts Service
Email from David Screech opposing the reduction in arts service participation.
Correspondence from Toni Blodgett Re: Support of Arts Funding
A brief email in support of arts funding.
Council Member Request: Remove Shared and Bi-Directional Bike Lanes
Motion from Councillor Rogers to remove recommendations for shared and bi-directional bike lanes from capital projects.
Council Member Request: Medical Services Proposal - 346 Island Highway
Motion from Councillor Rogers requesting a report on medical clinic options for 346 Island Highway.
Petition & Delegation Request Form - Doug Foord
Request to provide design info for potential rezoning to include medical clinic space.
Delegation: 346 Island Highway – Community-Focused Redesign
Proposal summary for a 4,000 sq. ft. medical clinic at 346 Island Highway.
Presentation: 346 Island Highway - A Community-Focused Redesign
Visual presentation detailing unit mix, traffic solutions, and ownership models for the medical clinic proposal.
Council Member Request: Aggressive Dog designation
Motion from Councillor Brown to add aggressive dog definitions to the local bylaw.
CRD Bylaw No. 4681 Excerpt
Excerpts from the regional animal control bylaw detailing aggressive behaviour and owner responsibilities.
Council Member Request: Allow Short Term Rentals June-July 2026
Motion from Councillor Brown to allow short-term rentals during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
World Cup Rental Article
News article 'What you need to know about renting your place out during the World Cup in Vancouver'.
Council Member Request: Spending for Proposed RCMP Building
Motion from Councillor Lemon requesting a report on the $103 million Westshore RCMP building expansion.