TAKE NOTICE THAT in accordance with Sections 464(4) and 467 of the Local Government Act, Council will consider first reading of Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw, 2024, No. 3142, on June 24, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ESQUIMALT MUNICIPAL HALL, 1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, BC, V9A 3P1.
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw, 2024, No. 3139 was given three readings and adoption by Council on June 3, 2024, but improper public notification procedures were followed. As a result, at the June 24, 2024, meeting, Council will consider repealing Amendment Bylaw No. 3139 and enacting the same provisions in Amendment Bylaw No. 3142.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw is to satisfy requirements set by the Provincial Government’s Bill 44 legislation and the subsequent Order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council No. 673 by the provincially mandated June 30, 2024. In the Township’s case, this involves adding a new definition of Small-Scale Multi-Family Housing (SSMFH), and permitting up to three dwelling units on parcels of 280m2 or less, and up to four dwelling units on parcels between 280m2 and 4,050m2 in size, in ‘restricted zones’ that would otherwise permit single-family and two-family zones. The Amendment Bylaw adds two new zones - “Small-Scale Multi-Family Housing Zone (Small Lot) [RSM-1]” and “Small-Scale Multi-Family Housing Zone (Medium Lot) [RSM-2] - and associated use, density, siting, size and dimensions, fencing and off-street parking regulations. An additional Zoning Map is also added to identify SSMFH Lots.
Restricted parcels in areas subject to hazardous conditions (the Tsunami Hazard Areas in the Township) and restricted parcels over 4,050m2 in size are proposed as exempt and the proposed amendment bylaw does not apply to them. An SSMFH Lot may be developed either as a Single Family Dwelling or Two Family Dwelling in accordance with its original zoning, or, provided it is not identified as a Tsunami Hazard Lot, as Small Scale Multiple Family Housing Dwelling in accordance with the RSM-1 Zone or RSM-2 Zone, as applicable.
AND FURTHERMORE, TAKE NOTICE that copies of the proposed bylaw, relevant background documents, and other information related to this application may be reviewed from June 14, 2024, until June 24, 2024, at Municipal Hall, 1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, BC, V9A 3P1 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.
Comments on the proposed bylaw may be provided to Council in one of the following ways:
1. Written enquiries and comments submitted by mail or email must be received by 12:00 p.m. on June 24, 2024. All correspondence submitted will form part of the public record and may be published in a meeting agenda. Comments may be submitted by:
• Emailing comments to [email protected]
• Mailing or delivering comments to 1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, BC, V9A 3P1
• Placing written comments in the drop box by the main door to Municipal Hall, 1229 Esquimalt Road
2. Speak to the bylaw changes in person at the public input opportunity during the meeting.
3. Electronic participation may be arranged by contacting Corporate Services prior to 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting at 250-414-7177.