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April 25, 2007
Residents target Bear Mountain A public hearing on changes to Highlands' community plan turned into a rant against Bear Mountain, a massive development that's crossing over the municipality's southern boundary. click here for the rest of the Times Colonist article ... |
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April 25, 2007
New Oak Bay Bylaw will stem the tide of monster homes Oak Bay's plan to stop "monster homes" replacing the character homes the municipality prides itself on will go to council next month, after a meeting last night saw 45 people receive a lesson in municipal planning. Like a patient grade-school teacher, Oak Bay director of planning Nigel Beattie laid out the complex issue of floor-area ratio -- the formula regulating how big a house can be. click here for the rest of the Times Colonist article .... |
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UP COMING EVENT
City of Victoria Public Meeting Secondary Suites Review Council Chamber, City Hall, Victoria City Council invites you to attend a meeting on proposed changes to the city’s single family detached housing zoning regulations in the R1-B, R1-A and R-2 zones regarding secondary suites. The proposed changes:
The existing zoning restricts most exterior changes to a single family dwelling for five years before and after the introduction of a secondary suite. No changes in this restriction or in existing business licence or bylaw enforcement practices are proposed. City Council would like to hear your comments on the proposed changes. All those who have an interest will be given an opportunity to be heard. Information on the Secondary Suites Review, including a map of the affected zones, is posted on the City’s webpage at www.victoria.ca/cityhall/departments_plnsph_hsngln_scndry.shtml. A copy of the staff report is available for review at the Public Service Centre at City Hall, |
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April 20, 2007
City looks to lift the restrictions on secondary suites The city wants to test the waters on the controversial issue of legalizing secondary suites in much of Victoria by holding a public meeting on the question early next month. The May 3 sessions follows three workshops, one consultant's report, three open houses and many staff and council discussions over the last three years. It will be followed by a formal public hearing June 14. If the rezoning is approved by council, secondary suites would be permitted in more than 9,000 properties. |
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April 20, 2007
Society: Housing has to take lead The Victoria Cool Aid Society is advocating a "housing-first" policy to solve the homeless problem in the capital region. "Let's get people housed first and then try and work on some of the other issues," said Kathy Stinson, executive director for the Victoria Cool Aid Society. "We'll work with anyone to bring it in -- the B.C. government, federal government, local government."Read Times Colonist Artcile for more information.... |
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April 3, 2007
Province to Protect 996 Affordable Housing Units VANCOUVER – The Province is funding 996 more units of supportive housing to reduce homelessness, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today. Read News Release for further information... |
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