At their meeting on January 26th, Council gave second and third reading to the proposed amendments to the District’s Development Procedures Bylaw in order to simplify and streamline the Development Approvals Process. 

Staff are recommending amendments that: 

1. Simplify the minor development permit definition, exemptions, and approvals process; and delegate to staff the authority to issue development permits for the Form and Character of Industrial and Business Park Development through minor amendments to the OCP

2. Simplify the criteria for delegated authority for minor development variance permits (DVP) through amendments to the Development Procedures; and 

3. Clarify and improve the zoning bylaw approvals process as it relates to when to hold or not hold a public hearing through amendments to the Development Procedures Bylaw 

Additional information can be found in the full report by District staff.