Notice of Public Hearing

District of Elkford Zoning Bylaw No. 737, 2013

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act the Council of the District of Elkford will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of persons who deem their interest affected by the amendments to the proposed District of Elkford Zoning Bylaw No. 737, 2013 at: 6 p.m. on Monday, April 22, in the Council Chambers at 816 Michel Road.

Intent of Bylaw: To regulate the location and use of buildings and structures and the use of land within the District of Elkford pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act.
Intent of Bylaw Amendment:
To rezone portions of the Balmer Crescent area from Comprehensive Development Residential Zone R-5 to Single-Unit Residential Zone R-1 and Two-Unit Residential Zone R-2 as per the attached map.

Background

In the spring of 2011, the district commenced the review of a number of development bylaws with the intent of fully updating these bylaws to conform to the District’s new Official Community Plan that was adopted in May of 2010.

The proposed Zoning Bylaw received multiple reviews from Elkford Council, the Bylaw Review Working Group, and Council’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee. In addition, an open house was held, where staff was available to answer any questions from the public.

The Zoning Bylaw received its first two readings at the January 28 regular council meeting. The district held a public hearing on March 4, to hear representations of persons who deemed their interest affected by the Bylaw. One written submission was received, that requested the re-zoning of portions of the Balmer Crescent area to accommodate the existing use and to prevent the existence of the rooming houses in the established residential area. The amended bylaw will be submitted for the third reading and adoption in May.

The proposed bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from April 2 to April 22 at the District of Elkford Office and on the district’s website at www.elkford.ca.

If you are unable to attend the public hearing, persons may submit written comments no later than 4:30 p.m., April 22, to:
District of Elkford
P.O. Box 340, 816 Michel Road
Elkford, BC V0B 1H0
[email protected]

All persons must include their name and civic address in the submission. All submissions will form part of the record of the Public Hearing.
Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the public hearing.
Curtis Helgesen
Chief Administrative Officer

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