COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT

SPECIAL ELECTORAL AREA SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

01:00 PM

 

Boardroom

175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC

 

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to recognize that the CVRD is (we are) on the unceded territories of the Quw'utsun, Malahat, Ts'uubaa-asatx, Halalt, Penelakut, Stz'uminus, Lyackson, Pauquachin, Ditidaht & Pacheedaht Nations, whose people have walked gently here for thousands of years.

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Recommendation:

  That the Agenda be approved, as circulated.

3.

PUBLIC INPUT PERIOD

The Public Input Period is to offer the public an opportunity to comment on an agenda item before the Committee considers the item. The Public Input Period Procedure Policy allows for an allotment of 15 minutes, where the speaker is welcome to comment on any item(s) on the agenda up to a maximum of 3 minutes.  This excludes items that are or have been the subject of a Public Hearing.  Input from the community is valued and appreciated. We request that input is presented in a friendly and respectful manner. Your cooperation in maintaining a safe, respectful and orderly environment is greatly appreciated.

4.

CORRESPONDENCE

4.1

Correspondence received in respect to item 5.1 Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw

5.

REPORTS

5.1

Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw

• Recommendation:

  That it be recommended to the Board:

  1. That a public hearing not be held for:
     1. CVRD Bylaw No. 4710 – Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw for the Electoral Areas, 2026;
     2. CVRD Bylaw No. 4716 – South Cowichan Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Removal of Upland Zones Amendment), 2026;
     3. CVRD Bylaw No. 4717 – Electoral Area G – Saltair/Gulf Islands Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Removal of Upland Zones Amendment), 2026;
     4. CVRD Bylaw No. 4718 – Electoral Area H – North Oyster/Diamond Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Removal of Upland Zones Amendment), 2026; and
     5. That notice be given in accordance with Section 467 of the Local Government Act.
  2. That the following bylaws be considered for first reading:
     1. CVRD Bylaw No. 4710 – Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw for the Electoral Areas, 2026;
     2. CVRD Bylaw No. 4716 – South Cowichan Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Removal of Upland Zones Amendment), 2026;
     3. CVRD Bylaw No. 4717 – Electoral Area G – Saltair/Gulf Islands Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Removal of Upland Zones Amendment), 2026;
     4. CVRD Bylaw No. 4718 – Electoral Area H – North Oyster/Diamond Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Removal of Upland Zones Amendment), 2026; and
  3. That a summary of input from First Nations, referral agencies, and the public, and any recommended bylaw amendments, be provided to the Electoral Area Services Committee prior to consideration of second reading of CVRD Bylaw Nos. 4710, 4716, 4717, and 4718.

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7.

NEW BUSINESS

8.

QUESTION PERIOD

The Question Period is an opportunity to offer the public to ask a question regarding the business of CVRD.  The Question Period allows for an allotment of 15 minutes and is comprised of two parts.  The first is reserved for questions directly related to agenda items.  If there is time remaining, questions may be on a matter of public interest related to and in the CVRD jurisdiction.  Each questioner is permitted to ask one question, plus one follow-up question related to the answer.  The Question must truly be a question, and not a statement of opinion, or speech.  We request that your question is presented in friendly and respectful manner. Your cooperation in maintaining a safe, respectful and orderly environment is greatly appreciated.

9.

ADJOURNMENT

• Recommendation:

  That the meeting be adjourned at [TIME].