Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Time:

4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Location:

CVRD Civic Room, 770 Harmston Ave, Courtenay

We respectfully acknowledge that the land we gather on is Unceded territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.

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1.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

This public hearing will be conducted in a hybrid electronic/in-person format and livestreamed on the City of Courtenay YouTube channel. The public may participate:

• By submitting written comments to [email protected]
• By submitting written comments to Development Services, 830 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay BC, V9N 2J7
• Via Zoom webinar - see courtenay.ca/publichearings for details
• Via Zoom phone conferencing - Toll Free 1-855-703-8985, Meeting ID: 468 602 3692#
• In person at the CVRD Civic Room at 770 Harmston Avenue, Courtenay
• By watching the live webcast on the City of Courtenay YouTube channel

Submission details:

• All written submissions must be received by 1 pm. on Wednesday, April 30.
• Anyone who believes they are affected by a proposed bylaw will have a reasonable opportunity to be heard
• All submissions must contain the writer or speaker's name and address. This information will be published as part of the public record.
• No new information will be received by Council after the conclusion of the public hearing.

2.

BYLAWS

2.1

Official Community Plan - Amendment Bylaw No. 3177, 2025 (form & character development permit area, SSMUH)

On April 2, 2025, Council approved first and second reading of "Official Community Plan - Amendment Bylaw No. 3177, 2025 (form & character development permit area, SSMUH)" to amend Courtenay’s Official Community Plan.

In general terms, the purpose is to:

• Exempt single dwellings, accessory dwellings and duplexes.
• Change DPA-1 to apply to five or more dwelling units.
• Change DPA-2 to apply to three to four dwelling units and correct applicable sections regarding purpose and density to comply with sections 457.1 and 488 of the Local Government Act.

2.2

Zoning - Amendment Bylaw No. 3176, 2025 (form & character development permit area, SSMUH)

On April 2, 2025, Council approved first and second reading of "Zoning - Amendment Bylaw No. 3176, 2025 (form & character development permit area, SSMUH)" to amend Courtenay’s Zoning Bylaw.

In general terms, the purpose is to:

• Incorporate the changes in "Official Community Plan - Amendment Bylaw No. 3177, 2025 (form & character development permit area, SSMUH)".
• Update sections on site planning, public realm, streetscape, building design, landscaping and identified neighbourhoods, and remove requirements for bareland stratas to provide more flexibility in building design.

2.3

Zoning - Amendment Bylaw No. 3134, 2025 (short-term rental accommodation)

On April 2, 2025, Council approved first and second reading of "Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3134, 2025" to amend Courtenay’s Zoning Bylaw.

In general terms, the proposed changes would:

• Permit short-term rental accommodation in single residential dwellings, accessory dwelling units and secondary suites.
• Limit short-term rentals to one per parcel, operated by the owner whose principal residence is on the parcel.
• Allow a maximum of three bedrooms and up to six guests per short-term rental.
• Require one off-street parking stall and a business licence.
• Prohibit operation in combination with bed and breakfast accommodation or day care uses.

The bylaw also introduces definitions for bed and breakfast accommodation, principal residence and short-term rental accommodation. It includes a business licence requirement for bed and breakfast accommodation.

3.

ADJOURNMENT