Public Hearing Materials for Inspection - Limits to Principal Dwelling Size
Notice is hereby given under the authority of the Local Government Act that all persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by proposed “Highlands Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998, Amendment No. 47, (Limits to Principal Dwelling Unit Size) Bylaw No. 484, 2026” will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed Bylaw.
Meeting Date and Time:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, commencing at 7:00 PM
Location:
- In Person: Highlands Community Hall, 729 Finlayson Arm Road, Highlands, BC
- Electronically or by teleconference via Zoom Teleconference: 1 778 907 2071
Meeting ID: 810 7297 6961/Passcode: 812723
Subject Locations and General Purpose:
| SUBJECT LOCATIONS/ZONES | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| RR1, RR2, RR3, RR15, RR16, R1, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, GB1, and GB2 zones | To limit the principal dwelling unit size to 700m2 |
| RR1, RR2, RR2A, RR3, RR4, RR5, RR7, RR8, RR13, RR14, RR15, RR16, R1, R2, R3, R3A, R3B, R3C, R3D, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, GB1, GB1A, GB2, P3, Am1, Am2, and CD2 zones | To add the word “principal” to “dwelling unit” to avoid potential ambiguity with “accessory dwelling unit”. |
Inspection of Materials:
Copies of the proposed bylaw and related materials can be viewed HERE or in person at the District of Highlands Municipal Office, 1980 Millstream Road, Victoria, BC, from Monday, May 4th to Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (excluding holidays).
Ways to Provide Comment:
- Written submissions must be received prior to 1:00 pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Email info@highlands.ca
- Mail to: District of Highlands, 1980 Millstream Road, Victoria BC V9B 6H1
- Drop off in the drop box at the main entrance to the District Municipal Hall at 1980 Millstream Road, Highlands, BC
NOTE: All written submissions received in response to this notice will become part of the public record. They will be published on the District’s website and included in meeting agendas where this matter is considered. The full content of each submission, including the sender’s name and address, will be publicly available.