Key Dates
Approval from Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure approved the bylaw pursuant to the Transportation Act on August 24, 2022.
3rd reading
Staff presented the draft bylaw to the Board for consideration of 3rd reading - view the August 19, 2022 Board Report. The Board gave the bylaw 3rd reading and staff referred the bylaw to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for approval.
Public Hearing
The Regional District held a public hearing on the proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw on June 22, 2022.
Bylaw introduction to the Board (1st and 2nd readings)
Staff presented the draft bylaw to the Board for consideration of 1st and 2nd readings and scheduling of a public hearing. View the May 27, 2022 Board Report.
New provincial residential flexibility legislation takes effect
As per Order in Council No. 438, amendments to the Agricultural Land Commission took effect December 31, 2021.
Commencement of Stage 1 of bylaw preparation
In mid-December staff began conducting background research and analysis in support of implementing the incoming legislation.
Introductory report to the Board
Staff presented a report to the Board regarding the incoming provincial legislation. Staff also presented information on how the new residential flexibility legislation can be implemented within the Regional District. View the December 10 Board report.
Order in Council approved
The Government of B.C. passed Order in Council No. 438, approving amendments to the Agricultural Land Commission Act, Agricultural Land Reserve Use Regulation effective December 31, 2021.