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Pursuant to Local Government Act (LGA) Section 464(3) a local government must not hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning bylaw if:
a. an official community plan is in effect for the area that is the subject of the zoning bylaw,
b. the bylaw is consistent with the official community plan,
c. the sole purpose of the bylaw is to permit a development that is, in whole or in part, a residential development, and
d. the residential component of the development accounts for at least half of the gross floor area of all buildings and other structures proposed as part of the development.
As the proposed bylaw amendments meet the above provisions, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will not be held on the following matter:
Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2173, 2025
Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw 2173, 2025 proposes to make:
- Amendments to Section 801 Small Holding Zone and 802 Country Residential Zone:
- Revise the permitted size of a primary single family dwelling to clarify the size allowance for properties located in the ALR or not in the ALR.
- Permit a secondary single family dwelling on lots within the ALR, and align the size allowances for consistency.
- For properties located in the ALR, ensure that secondary suites are only permitted in the primary single family dwelling.
- Remove the requirement for “farm” status for detached suites and add language that a detached suite in the ALR is the same as a secondary dwelling and must comply with the same regulations.
- Amendments to Section 803 Agricultural Zone:
- Revise the permitted size of a primary single family dwelling to clarify the size allowance for properties located in the ALR or not in the ALR.
- Amendment to permit a secondary single family dwelling on lots outside of the ALR and align the size allowances for consistency.
- Remove reference to repealed legislation that no longer applies.
- Amendments to Section 804 Large Holding Zone:
- Revise the permitted size of a primary single family dwelling to clarify the size allowance for properties located in the ALR or not in the ALR.
- Revise the size allowances for secondary single family dwellings for consistency.
- For properties located in the ALR, ensure that secondary suites are only permitted in the primary single family dwelling.
- Remove the requirement for “farm” status for detached suites and add language that a detached suite in the ALR is the same as a secondary dwelling and must comply with the same regulations.
Date of First Reading: May 5, 2025
A copy of the DRAFT Bylaw may be inspected at the office of the Township of Spallumcheen until June 2, 2025 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. For further information, please contact the Planning and Development Services Department (250) 546-3013 or planner@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca.
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