THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.
When this event is reconvened, it will be re-advertised, and all properties that may be impacted will be notified again.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing affecting “Village of Burns Lake Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 970, 2017” and “Village of Burns Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 880, 2008” will be held on February 25, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. This public hearing will be held both in person and electronically as per Ministerial Order M192, via Zoom.
“Village of Burns Lake Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 970, 2017” is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 1084 that would redesignate the subject property from the Residential Low-Density Designation (RL) to the Residential High-Density Designation (RH) and include the property within the Multi-Family Development Permit Area.
“Village of Burns Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 880, 2008” is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 1085 that would rezone the subject property from the Residential Low-Density (R1) Zone to the Residential High Density (R6) Zone.
This application proposes to amend the OCP and zoning bylaw to allow the subject property to be used for multi-family housing. The R6 Zone permits such uses as apartment, townhouse and/or special needs housing. This property is located at the end of Aspen Street and is legally described as “An unsurveyed portion of Lot 1, Plan PRP9041, District Lot 5347, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District, Except Plan PRP10143, Exc Pl 11420, 11457, 12654, PRP41347, PRP42332 comprising approximately 0.58 ha (1.44 acres)”. The subject property is shown cross-hatched and labelled “Subject Property” on the map below.
To attend the Public Hearing electronically, please contact the Village at 15-3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, BC, by phone at 250-692-7587 or by e-mail at village@burnslake.ca to obtain the necessary login information. At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed application shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the Public Hearing.
Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 570, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; by fax to (250) 692-3059; or by e-mail to village@burnslake.ca must be received by the Village of Burns Lake no later than February 25, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing.
A copy of the bylaws and other relevant information may be inspected at the municipal office between the hours of 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. A copy of the bylaws and other relevant information are also provided below.
For further information, please call the Village of Burns Lake at 250-692-7587.
Zoning and OCP Application Map
Zoning Bylaw 880 2008 with map Consolidated up to June 2024.
Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 976, 2018
Official Community Plan Bylaw NO. 970, 2017 with maps FINAL
Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1084 2025
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1085 2025
