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The District is seeking community input on zoning regulations for various types of infill housing.
About the project: In the spring of 2018, we started a community conversation about future growth management through residential infill and densification. With community feedback and research in hand, we are drafting a new Housing Policy that will help shape the update of our Official Community Plan, and will lead to updated design guidelines and the establishment of development permit areas, as well as amendments to the Land Use Bylaw.
The infill study has looked at:
densification of village centres,
small lot infill,
duplexes,
panhandle lot subdivisions,
carriage houses,
tiny houses,
multi-use four-stories,
and a review of existing zoning regulations to remove any barriers to housing.
In the summer of 2019, we came back to the community with draft guidelines and policies. At open houses and through a survey, we gathered feedback from the public. Now we are preparing a What We Heard report to share with you, and then we will be working on recommendations for Council to consider.
We want your input!
Please read the proposed regulations for infill housing here.
Ask questions and offer feedback by emailing planning@csaanich.ca or calling the Planning Department at 250-544-4209.
The District is seeking community input on zoning regulations for various types of infill housing.
About the project: In the spring of 2018, we started a community conversation about future growth management through residential infill and densification. With community feedback and research in hand, we are drafting a new Housing Policy that will help shape the update of our Official Community Plan, and will lead to updated design guidelines and the establishment of development permit areas, as well as amendments to the Land Use Bylaw.
The infill study has looked at:
densification of village centres,
small lot infill,
duplexes,
panhandle lot subdivisions,
carriage houses,
tiny houses,
multi-use four-stories,
and a review of existing zoning regulations to remove any barriers to housing.
In the summer of 2019, we came back to the community with draft guidelines and policies. At open houses and through a survey, we gathered feedback from the public. Now we are preparing a What We Heard report to share with you, and then we will be working on recommendations for Council to consider.
We want your input!
Please read the proposed regulations for infill housing here.
Ask questions and offer feedback by emailing planning@csaanich.ca or calling the Planning Department at 250-544-4209.
May - June 2018 Community conversation about desirable growth and development in the community and the type of infill and densification Central Saanich would like to achieve. Staff will provide information on relevant policies and guidelines.
Phase 2 - Housing Policy Review and Development
Let's Talk Housing has finished this stage
Fall 2018 - Spring 2019
Central Saanich will undertake a comprehensive Housing Policy review that will inform the future Official Community Plan update. Phase 2 will involve community engagement throughout.
Phase 3 - Preparing Infill Guidelines and Regulations
Let's Talk Housing is currently at this stage
July 2019-January 2020
Central Saanich will work to implement the policies developed in Phase 2 through new design guidelines and Land Use Bylaw regulations.
Phase 4 - Bylaw Amendment Process
this is an upcoming stage for Let's Talk Housing
January 2020 - May 2020
Adopt necessary bylaws to amend the Official Community Plan and Land Use Bylaw and communicate new policies and regulations to the community.
Project completion
this is an upcoming stage for Let's Talk Housing
The final outcomes of the consultation will be shared along with new policies and regulations.
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