PURPOSE
The proposed bylaw will amend the City of Quesnel’s master zoning bylaw to allow up to 4 dwelling units on all lots currently restricted to single-detached dwellings or duplex residential. Bill 44 Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act to permit Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH).
A public hearing is prohibited pursuant to s. 464 (4) of the Local Government Act on bylaws proposed to comply with implementing policy to meet the SSMUH legislation.
The City will be deleting RS-1; RS-2; CR-1; CR-2 zones and creating 3 new zones RS-1, RS-2, and CR-1 to comply with the recent amendments to the Local Government Act. All properties that were under the previous zones should review the new zoning map to determine their new zone.
WHEN
First readings of bylaw will occur at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 5:30 pm
WHERE
Council Chambers, City Hall, 4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St, Quesnel, BC.
HOW CAN I PROVIDE COMMENT?
Please submit comments to developmentservices@quesnel.ca.
The Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw will be revised by the end of 2025. Comments received on these changes will be used to guide the development of these Master Land Use Bylaw reviews and amendments.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
The bylaw, reports and related material can be viewed:
1. www.quesnel.ca/building-development/housing-initiatives/small-scale-multi-unit-housing or contact planning staff at 250-992-2111 or developmentservices@quesnel.ca; or
2. City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 7J5 between 9 am -12 pm and 1 pm - 4 pm, Monday to Friday.
410 Kinchant St, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 | quesnel.ca | 250-992-2111 | cityhall@quesnel.ca
