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November 18, 20251 PDF57 documents extracted

2025 11 18 Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf

Agenda

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.

Pages 1–73 key facts
Staff Report

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.

Pages 8–114 key facts
Appendix

Schedule 'A' - Speed Limit Map

A color-coded map illustrating the proposed speed limits for different road sections in the Town of View Royal.

Page 123 key facts
Bylaw

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.

Pages 13–152 key facts
Presentation

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.

Pages 16–182 key facts
Bylaw

Bylaw No. 1159 (Duplicate Copy)

A secondary copy of Bylaw No. 1159 including the Schedule 'A' map.

Pages 19–211 key fact
Staff Report

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.

Pages 22–254 key facts
Bylaw

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.

Pages 26–322 key facts
Appendix

Schedule 1: OCP Land Use Designation Map

Updated map showing the revised land use designations for View Royal.

Page 331 key fact
Staff Report

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.

Pages 34–393 key facts
Bylaw

Bylaw No. 1156 Draft (Attachment to Sept 15 Report)

A draft version of Bylaw 1156 as presented in September.

Pages 40–451 key fact
Appendix

Schedule 1: OCP Land Use Map (Attachment to Sept 15 Report)

Map showing designations as of September 2025.

Page 461 key fact
Staff Report

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.

Pages 47–502 key facts
Staff Report

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1156, 2025 (Repeat of Sept 15 Report)

Re-attachment of the September 15 report for record-keeping.

Pages 51–563 key facts
Bylaw

Bylaw No. 1156 Draft (Repeat Version)

Another draft iteration of OCP Bylaw 1156.

Pages 57–621 key fact
Appendix

Schedule 1: Map (Repeat)

OCP land use map.

Page 63
Staff Report

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.

Pages 64–713 key facts
Bylaw

Bylaw No. 1156 Draft (Early Version)

An early draft of the OCP amendment bylaw.

Pages 72–771 key fact
Appendix

Schedule 1 Map (Early Version)

OCP land use map from August 2025.

Page 78
Presentation

Presentation: Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1156, 2025

Presentation comparing previous and updated OCP land use maps and summarizing recommendations.

Pages 79–822 key facts
Bylaw

Bylaw No. 1156 (Final Draft for Agenda Item 4.b.2)

The finalized draft bylaw for second reading as amended.

Pages 83–892 key facts
Appendix

Schedule 1 Map (Item 4.b.2 Attachment)

Updated OCP Land Use Designation Map.

Page 90
Staff Report

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.

Pages 91–974 key facts
Bylaw

Development Procedures Bylaw No. 730, 2009 (Original Bylaw)

The existing Development Procedures Bylaw for reference.

Pages 98–1011 key fact
Bylaw

Bylaw No. 1161: Amendment to Zoning Bylaw Deleting Regulations Pertaining to Landscape Security

Amendment bylaw to remove section 6.8 from the Zoning Bylaw.

Page 102
Bylaw

Bylaw No. 1162: Amendment to Development Procedures Bylaw (Attachment 3)

Amendment bylaw establishing new procedures for landscape security and application cancellation.

Pages 103–1051 key fact
Presentation

Presentation: Amendments to Zoning Bylaw and Development Procedures Bylaw

Presentation slides explaining the rationale for changing landscape security deposits.

Pages 106–1111 key fact
Bylaw

Bylaw No. 1161 (Item 4.c.2)

Zoning Bylaw Amendment regarding Landscape Security.

Page 112
Bylaw

Bylaw No. 1162 (Item 4.c.3)

Development Procedures Bylaw Amendment regarding Landscape Security.

Pages 113–115
Staff Report

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.

Pages 116–1204 key facts
Correspondence

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.

Page 1212 key facts
Appendix

TUP Lot Layout

Site layout map for the 1 Bate Road TUP application.

Page 1221 key fact
Appendix

TUP Plans

Floor plans for the existing house at 1 Bate Road.

Page 1231 key fact
Appendix

TUP Elevations

Exterior elevations of the existing residence.

Page 124
Appendix

Zoning Text: A-1 Rural Zone

Regulatory text describing permitted uses and setbacks for the Rural zone.

Pages 125–1262 key facts
Presentation

Presentation: Temporary Use Permit TUP 2025-01 1 Bate Rd

Visual presentation showing aerial photos and site plans for the Bate Road application.

Pages 127–1331 key fact
Staff Report

Draft Flag Protocol Policy #0100-57 (Staff Report)

A report proposing the Town's first formal flag protocol policy.

Pages 134–1362 key facts
Appendix

Policy Manual: Flag Protocol Policy #0100-057

Full text of the flag protocol policy covering etiquette, permanent displays, and half-masting.

Pages 137–1412 key facts
Minutes

Minutes of a Public Hearing Held November 4, 2025

Minutes from the public hearing regarding OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1156.

Pages 142–1432 key facts
Minutes

Minutes of a Council Meeting Held November 4, 2025

Minutes from the regular council meeting including decisions on OCP Bylaw 1156 and various permits.

Pages 144–1502 key facts
Correspondence

UBCM Correspondence Re: Provincial Response to 2024 Resolutions

Letter from UBCM President Cori Ramsay regarding the province's responses to 2024 council resolutions.

Page 1511 key fact
Appendix

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.

Pages 152–1542 key facts
Correspondence

Correspondence from Housing Reset Re: Risks of Bill M216

Email expressing concerns about the Professional Reliance Act (Bill M216).

Pages 155–1561 key fact
Appendix

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.

Pages 157–1592 key facts
Correspondence

Correspondence from Ian Case Re: View Royal CRD Arts Service Funding

Email from a resident advocating for the retention of Tier 1 arts funding.

Pages 160–1633 key facts
Correspondence

Correspondence from David Screech Re: CRD Arts Service

Email from David Screech opposing the reduction in arts service participation.

Page 1641 key fact
Correspondence

Correspondence from Toni Blodgett Re: Support of Arts Funding

A brief email in support of arts funding.

Page 1651 key fact
Form

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.

Page 1661 key fact
Form

Council Member Request: Medical Services Proposal - 346 Island Highway

Motion from Councillor Rogers requesting a report on medical clinic options for 346 Island Highway.

Page 1671 key fact
Form

Petition & Delegation Request Form - Doug Foord

Request to provide design info for potential rezoning to include medical clinic space.

Page 1681 key fact
Delegation

Delegation: 346 Island Highway – Community-Focused Redesign

Proposal summary for a 4,000 sq. ft. medical clinic at 346 Island Highway.

Page 1693 key facts
Presentation

Presentation: 346 Island Highway - A Community-Focused Redesign

Visual presentation detailing unit mix, traffic solutions, and ownership models for the medical clinic proposal.

Pages 170–1763 key facts
Form

Council Member Request: Aggressive Dog designation

Motion from Councillor Brown to add aggressive dog definitions to the local bylaw.

Page 1771 key fact
Appendix

CRD Bylaw No. 4681 Excerpt

Excerpts from the regional animal control bylaw detailing aggressive behaviour and owner responsibilities.

Pages 178–1802 key facts
Form

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.

Page 1811 key fact
Correspondence

World Cup Rental Article

News article 'What you need to know about renting your place out during the World Cup in Vancouver'.

Pages 182–1842 key facts
Form

Council Member Request: Spending for Proposed RCMP Building

Motion from Councillor Lemon requesting a report on the $103 million Westshore RCMP building expansion.

Page 1852 key facts