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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2023
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VOL. 49 NO. 07
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Development bylaw changes pass first reading INCLUDES INCREASED PUBLIC NOTICE STEPS FOR APPLICATIONS ALEX KURIAL Editor
WINTER IS COMING: Ian Davidson and Graham Ritchie are two of the helpers assisting the Bard with preparing Cates Hill Chapel to host The Winter’s Tale starting Friday. William Shakespeare’s play is making a much anticipated return to the island after it was unfortunately cancelled last year. You can see more of the Bard’s eager stagehands on Page 8, and find show information on Page 7. / Bruce Steele photo
Changes to Bowen’s development procedure bylaws are in the works with the goal of increasing the public’s awareness of local projects. Concerns were raised last year that people were not becoming informed of potential neighbourhood changes until application processes were well underway. These include rezonings and temporary use permits. The Bowen Cider House’s lounge application and Bowen Island Properties’ light manufacturing facility were proposals receiving particular scrutiny from neighbours regarding when they were consulted. One of the key changes, outlined by manager of planning and development Daniel Martin at Monday’s council meeting, will be introducing an extra notification step for applications. Under current rules neighbours are notified via mailouts from the municipality between the time an application is introduced to council and when a final decision is made. A new provision would introduce a municipal mailout prior to council hearing applications for the first time. Council suggested both mailout phases be conducted 10 days in advance of a council meeting.
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