February 27th, 2024

As mentioned in previous updates, on February 20th, Council adopted proposed amendments to the Development and Subdivision Control Bylaw. The changes include introducing a new Rainwater Treatment section that sets out water quality targets for the release of rainwater in the City’s drainage system and introducing the option of deferring certain servicing requirements to future phases of subdivision and development.

The new water quality targets are introduced for the release of Total Suspended Solids, Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Metals, Nutrients, and Coliforms. Staff have also provided a summary of the proposed amendments along with respective commentary. More information can be found in the full report by City staff.

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February 13th, 2024

On February 5th, Council gave three readings to proposed amendments to the Development and Subdivision Control Bylaw. The changes include introducing a new Rainwater Treatment section that sets out water quality targets for the release of rainwater in the City’s drainage system and introducing the option of deferring certain servicing requirements to future phases of subdivision and development.

The new water quality targets are introduced for the release of Total Suspended Solids, Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Metals, Nutrients, and Coliforms. Staff have also provided a summary of the proposed amendments along with respective commentary.

More information can be found in the full report by City staff.