Zoning Bylaw Rewrite

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Consultation has concluded




Background

The Town of Creston is currently in the process of developing a new Zoning Bylaw to better serve residents and business owners in our community. The current Town of Creston Zoning Bylaw has been in use since 1989, and amended over 150 times. In 2017, the Town of Creston adopted the Town of Creston Freshly Picked Future: Official Community Plan (OCP) after in-depth public consultation. To address the Land Use Policies of the OCP and implement the community's vision for Creston, a new zoning bylaw is needed.

Zoning is one of the most important functions of a municipality. It regulates what types of development and uses can take place on individual properties within specified zone. It can also regulate minimum lot sizes, density, required setbacks, building heights, fencing, screening, and other aspects of land use. Together, the land use regulations found in a zoning bylaw can have a major impact on quality of life in a municipality, by prioritizing livability, economic opportunity, and growth.



Key topics explored in the new Zoning Bylaw include:

  • Accessory dwelling units
  • Residential density
  • New zones that better suit the Town of Creston
  • Improved usability and interpretation of the bylaw
  • Opportunities for economic growth







Background

The Town of Creston is currently in the process of developing a new Zoning Bylaw to better serve residents and business owners in our community. The current Town of Creston Zoning Bylaw has been in use since 1989, and amended over 150 times. In 2017, the Town of Creston adopted the Town of Creston Freshly Picked Future: Official Community Plan (OCP) after in-depth public consultation. To address the Land Use Policies of the OCP and implement the community's vision for Creston, a new zoning bylaw is needed.

Zoning is one of the most important functions of a municipality. It regulates what types of development and uses can take place on individual properties within specified zone. It can also regulate minimum lot sizes, density, required setbacks, building heights, fencing, screening, and other aspects of land use. Together, the land use regulations found in a zoning bylaw can have a major impact on quality of life in a municipality, by prioritizing livability, economic opportunity, and growth.



Key topics explored in the new Zoning Bylaw include:

  • Accessory dwelling units
  • Residential density
  • New zones that better suit the Town of Creston
  • Improved usability and interpretation of the bylaw
  • Opportunities for economic growth




Consultation has concluded

  • Council Adopts Zoning Bylaw No. 1958

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    The wait is over! On June 28th, Council adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 1958. Check out the full bylaw here or on https://www.creston.ca/2167/Bylaws. The bylaw allows for new things in Creston, such as detached secondary suites and smaller lot sizes! Be sure to check it out to see what's possible. Check in with staff if you have questions. Thanks to the community members who participated in our public engagement events. We look forward to seeing what you create!

  • Council Reads Zoning Bylaw No. 1958 for a 3rd Time

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    At the June 14th Regular Council Meeting, Council read Zoning Bylaw No. 1958 for a 3rd time following the Public Hearing held earlier in the meeting. The anticipated bylaw adoption will be at the next Regular Council Meeting on June 28th.

  • Documents for Public Hearing - June 14

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    Review the proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 1958, 2022 HERE.

  • Special Committee of the Whole

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    Reminder! On May 31, 2022 at 2pm in Council Chambers, there will be a Special Committee of the Whole. Council will be reviewing feedback we've heard so far. Please attend if you want to hear more!

  • Council Gives 2nd Reading to new Zoning Bylaw

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    At the May 10th Regular Council Meeting, Council gave Second Reading to the new Zoning Bylaw. The next steps will be:

    • 3rd Reading, Public Hearing, and possible Adoption - June 14th

  • Council Gives 1st Reading to New Zoning Bylaw

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    At the April 19th Committee of the Whole Council reviewed the new Zoning Bylaw. At this meeting Council directed that staff present the new bylaw for 1st reading at an upcoming Regular Council Meeting. At the April 26th Regular Council Meeting Zoning Bylaw No. 1958 was given 1st reading.

    The next steps will be 2nd reading, 3rd reading and a public hearing, and adoption. Check out the project timeline for exact dates.

    1st, 2nd, and 3rd “readings” mean:

    • 1st - tabling or introduction
    • 2nd - discussion in principle and on the content of the bylaw
    • 3rd - final discussion, including any changes made along the way

    A local government bylaw must receive three readings before it can proceed to final adoption. This process allows elected officials to provide input into the bylaw and make necessary changes before it is adopted.