Zoning Bylaw Updates
Bluerock Planning helps create Zoning By-laws That Challenges our thinking and help our communities create the best possible future
What is needed for environmental sustainability and to mitigate natural disaster?
How dense of development do we want and what limits should be enforced for vertical development?
What type of zoning bylaw creates the best communities while protecting the needs of the citizens?
Our Zoning Bylaw policies help answer all these questions and more following best practices for developing Zoning Bylaw that includes.
Reviewing Zoning Bylaws Every 5–10 Years:
Making focused updates as needed to address new provincial mandates and community priorities
Consulting with the public to engage stakeholders and have the bylaws reflect community wants and needs
Using advanced mapping and imaging tools to inform decisions with the best possible information
Is There a Requirement to Regularly Update Zoning Bylaws in BC?
Section 479 of the Local Government Act, grants municipalities the authority to establish and regulate zoning bylaws, meaning they have a duty to keep them relevant, effective, and compliant with other policies and legislation.
Zoning Bylaw in Alignment with the Official Community Plan (OCP) & Legislation
Zoning Bylaw must be consistent with the Official Community Plan under the law. Zoning Bylaw must reflect new community goals or provincial priorities outlined in the Official Community Plan.
Keeping Zoning Bylaw in alignment with legislation prevents legal challenges or conflicts between local and provincial governments. The best zoning bylaws are clear, enforceable and follow best practices.
Zoning Bylaw That Meets Community Needs
Zoning Bylaw must be updated regularly to evolve with community need. Well written Zoning Bylaw will help reduce red tape and enable beneficial development while protecting important areas from misuse. Having a strong Zoning Bylaw that is in alignment with all other relevant municipal documents helps prevent housing issues that can arise including affordability, aging populations, improper zoning regulations.
Bluerock Planning and it’s team are experts in crafting leading edge Zoning Bylaws in B.C.
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