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Bylaw 22/2020 House Keeping Amending Bylaw - 2nd & 3rd Reading
Presented by: Lyndsay Francis, Planner, Planning & Development
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
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1. That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 22/2020, be closed.
2. That Bylaw 22/2020 be read a second time.
3. That Bylaw 22/2020 be read a third and final time.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to propose minor amendments to the Land Use Bylaw to provide clarity to the document, which makes the document easier to read and interpret by end users. The proposed amendments do not change the intent of the regulations.
ALIGNMENT TO PRIORITIES IN COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLAN
N/A
ALIGNMENT TO LEVELS OF SERVICE DELIVERY
Current Planning Application Processing: Processing and coordination of the approval of statutory plans and amendments, subdivision and condominium applications.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
The Municipal Government Act requires the subject matter of this report to go to Council.
The Municipal Government Act, Planning Bylaws, Section 692(1) states:
Before giving second reading to
(a) a proposed bylaw to adopt an intermunicipal development plan,
(b) a proposed bylaw to adopt a municipal development plan,
(c) a proposed bylaw to adopt an area structure plan,
(d) a proposed bylaw to adopt land use bylaw, or
(e) a proposed bylaw amending a statutory plan or land use bylaw referred to in clauses (a) to (e),
a council must hold a public hearing with respect to the proposed bylaw in accordance with section 230 after giving notice of it in accordance with section 606.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Please refer to the attachment entitled: Bylaw 22/2020 1st Reading Agenda Report (Previously Distributed June 15, 2020).
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS OR ENGAGEMENT
No formal engagement has taken place due to the minor amendments being technical in nature and having no impact on the implementation of the Land Use Bylaw. It should be noted that several clarification changes are a result of industry questions and past recommendations for improvement. An amendment to the Land Use Bylaw will require a public hearing.
IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION(S)
Financial:
None at this time.
Legal / Risk:
None at this time.
Program or Service:
None at this time.
Organizational:
None at this time.
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED
If Council does not wish to support the recommendation, the following alternatives could be considered:
1. Defeat second or third reading of Bylaw 22/2020. An implication would be that the Land Use Bylaw would not be updated.
If Council does not wish to close the public hearing, or if a motion to close the public hearing does not pass, consideration of the following Alterative Recommendations would be appropriate:
2. That the public hearing be adjourned to the August 17, 2020 meeting.
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Report Date: July 6, 2020
Author(s): Lyndsay Francis
Committee/Department: Planning & Development
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer: Kerry Hilts
Chief Administrative Officer: Kevin Scoble