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Planning & Development

Zoning Bylaw Review

May 2023 Project Update
On May 10, 2023 the Board directed additional engagement that will include open houses to be held in each Electoral Area to engage with community members on the draft updated Zoning Bylaw prior to the Board considering the bylaw for first reading. Continue to check back on this Project webpage for updates on upcoming engagement opportunities or contact Planning staff for more information.

It's important to note that the Zoning Bylaw remains in draft form, and there's still an opportunity to provide input. The most recent draft version of the Zoning Bylaw is from October 2022, and is available below. Please contact Planning staff with any comments, questions or feedback by email planning@acrd.bc.ca or phone 250-720-2700.

October 2022 Draft Zoning Bylaw
The most current draft of the Zoning Bylaw is from October 2022 and available below. Updates have been proposed to the March 2022 draft based on the latest input received from the community, Committees, Regional Board and others. There are two versions of the October 2022 Draft Zoning Bylaw available: one with proposed updates to the March 2022 draft incorporated into the document, and one with all of the proposed updates to March 2022 draft shown in red tracked changes.

DRAFT ZONING BYLAW | OCTOBER 2022
  • October 2022 Draft Zoning Bylaw (PDF): proposed updates to March 2022 draft incorporated
  • October 2022 Draft Zoning Bylaw with tracked changes (PDF): proposed updates to March 2022 draft shown in red tracked changes
  • Draft Zoning Maps (PDF): The most current draft zoning maps available are from March 2022 . The ACRD is transitioning from CAD based mapping system to a modern GIS, and staff look forward to presenting a public web map portal in the near future.
  • October 2022 Zone Cross Referencing (PDF): lists current Zoning Bylaw (PDF) zone abbreviation and name, and what the zones are proposed to be updated to

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaws
As part of the Zoning Bylaw Review Project, amendments to the six ACRD Electoral Area Official Community Plans (OCPs) are being considered to align OCP policies and objectives with the proposed updated Zoning Bylaw. Five of the OCP Amendment Bylaws have been adopted by the ACRD Board of Directors (see information below for each Amendment Bylaw). All current ACRD OCPs are available here.

A comprehensive line-by-line list of all amendments to the OCPs is included in the OCP Amendment Bylaws below. Refer to the April 25, 2022 Summary of OCP Amendment Bylaws (PDF) for highlights of updates to each of the OCPs.

BAMFIELD OCP AMENDMENT BYLAW P1445 - ADOPTED NOVEMBER 23, 2022
  • Bamfield OCP Amendment Bylaw No. P1445 & Schedule 'A' (list of amendments to the Bamfield OCP) - Amendment adopted November 23, 2022 (PDF)
  • Bamfield OCP - Amendment adopted November 23, 2022 (PDF)
  • Bamfield OCP Land Use Map No. 2 - Amendment adopted November 23, 2022 (PDF)
  • Bamfield OCP Development Permit Area (DPA) Map No. 3 - Amendment adopted November 23, 2022 (PDF)
  • October 18, 2022 Public Hearing Bamfield OCP Amendment Bylaw No. P1445 Information (link)

BEAUFORT OCP AMENDMENT BYLAW P1448 - ADOPTED MARCH 8, 2023
  • Beaufort OCP Amendment Bylaw No. P1448 & Schedule 'A' (list of amendments to the Beaufort OCP) - Amendment adopted March 8, 2023 (PDF)
  • Beaufort OCP - Amendment adopted March 8, 2023 (PDF)
  • Beaufort OCP Land Use Map No. 2 - Amendment adopted March 8, 2023 (PDF)
  • Beaufort OCP Development Permit Area (DPA) Map No. 3 - Amendment adopted March 8, 2023 (PDF)
  • February 9, 2023 Public Hearing Beaufort OCP Amendment Bylaw No. P1448 Information (link)

SOUTH LONG BEACH OCP AMENDMENT BYLAW P1447 - ADOPTED APRIL 26, 2023
  • South Long Beach OCP Amendment Bylaw No. P1447 & Schedule 'A' (list of amendments to the South Long Beach OCP) - Amendment adopted April 26, 2023 (PDF)
  • South Long Beach OCP - Amendment adopted April 26, 2023 (PDF)
  • South Long Beach OCP Land Use Map No. 3 - Amendment adopted April 26, 2023 (PDF)
  • South Long Beach OCP Development Permit Area (DPA) Map No. 4 - Amendment adopted April 26, 2023 (PDF)
  • March 30, 2023 Public Hearing South Long Beach OCP Amendment Bylaw No. P1447 Information (link)

SPROAT LAKE OCP AMENDMENT BYLAW P1443 - ADOPTED APRIL 12, 2023
  • Sproat Lake OCP Amendment Bylaw No. P1443 & Schedule 'A' (list of amendments to the Sproat Lake OCP) - Amendment adopted April 12, 2023 (PDF)
  • Sproat Lake OCP - Amendment adopted April 12, 2023 (PDF)
  • Sproat Lake OCP Land Use Map No. 2 - Amendment adopted April 12, 2023 (PDF)
  • Sproat Lake OCP Development Permit Area (DPA) Map No. 3 - Amendment adopted April 12, 2023 (PDF)
  • March 9, 2023 Public Hearing Sproat Lake OCP Amendment Bylaw No. P1443 Information (link)
  • December 5, 2022 Public Hearing Sproat Lake OCP Amendment Bylaw No. P1443 Information (link)

BEAVER CREEK OCP AMENDMENT BYLAW P1444 - ADOPTED APRIL 12, 2023
  • Beaver Creek OCP Amendment Bylaw No. P1444 & Schedule 'A' (list of amendments to the Beaver Creek OCP) - Amendment adopted April 12, 2023 (PDF)
  • Beaver Creek OCP - Amendment adopted April 12, 2023 (PDF)
  • Beaver Creek OCP Land Use Map No. 2 - Amendment adopted April 12, 2023 (PDF)
  • Beaver Creek OCP Development Permit Area (DPA) Map No. 3 - Amendment adopted April 12, 2023 (PDF)
  • February 28, 2023 Public Hearing Beaver Creek OCP Amendment Bylaw No. P1444 Information (link)

CHERRY CREEK OCP AMENDMENT BYLAW P1446
  • Cherry Creek OCP Amendment Bylaw No. P1446 & Schedule 'A' (list of amendments to the Cherry Creek OCP) - First Reading (PDF)
  • April 2022 Cherry Creek OCP document incorporating all of the text amendments - First Reading (PDF)
  • Cherry Creek OCP Land Use Map No. 2 - First Reading (PDF)
  • Cherry Creek OCP Development Permit Area (DPA) Map No. 3 - First Reading (PDF)
  • May 1, 2023 Public Hearing Cherry Creek OCP Amendment Bylaw No. P1446 Information (link)

Additional Background & Resources
Anticipated Timeline & Next Steps
Recent activities and next steps in the process include the following. Note that the timeline is anticipated, and dates could change subject to Board direction:
  • Public hearings for the six Electoral Area OCP amendment bylaws (six individual) | October 2022-TBA | More information available above in Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaws
  • Second and third readings of the OCP amendment bylaws to be considered | November 2022-TBA
  • Adoption of the OCP amendment bylaws to be considered | November 2022-TBA
  • Zoning Bylaw considered by ACRD Board for first reading | TBA
  • Official agency and First Nation referrals for Zoning Bylaw | Following first reading of the Zoning Bylaw
  • Public hearing for the Zoning Bylaw | TBA
  • Second and third readings of the Zoning Bylaw | TBA
  • Adoption of the Zoning Bylaw | TBA
  • Present and communicate updated bylaws | TBA

Note: Public Hearings will provide another opportunity for public input.

Keep checking back for updates on the Zoning Bylaw Review, and let us know if you have any comments or questions!

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ACRD Planning and Development | 250-720-2700 | planning@acrd.bc.ca