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Smart Bylaws Guide – Gain Community Support – Referring Development Applications to Community Organizations

Several municipalities refer development permit applications, rezonings and subdivision proposals to the relevant neighbourhood or stewardship group to receive comments and input.  Developers are expected to address neighbourhood concerns.

In Burnaby, stewardship groups provide input on development applications as well as stormwater and watershed management plans.

Saanich asks developers to meet with the appropriate neighbourhood association and discuss the community’s concerns before making a formal application to the municipality. This approach has improved the dialogue between citizens, developers and the municipality, and ensures that neighbourhood issues are addressed before they come to council.

Following the success of neighbourhood involvement in the Selkirk Waterfront redevelopment, the City of Victoria asks developers to meet with the affected neighbourhood association to discuss the project and problem-solve.

For More Information

Adriane Pollard, Manager of Environmental Services, District of Saanich, (250) 475-5494, local 3556, pollarda@gov.saanich.bc.ca

Brian Sikstrom, Planner, City of Victoria, (250) 361-0285, brians@city.victoria.bc.ca