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

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  • Share Town had discussed possibility of livestock in town limits (chickens) will the bylaw address the potential to cause the currently bad rat problem to get much worse? on Facebook Share Town had discussed possibility of livestock in town limits (chickens) will the bylaw address the potential to cause the currently bad rat problem to get much worse? on Twitter Share Town had discussed possibility of livestock in town limits (chickens) will the bylaw address the potential to cause the currently bad rat problem to get much worse? on Linkedin Email Town had discussed possibility of livestock in town limits (chickens) will the bylaw address the potential to cause the currently bad rat problem to get much worse? link

    Town had discussed possibility of livestock in town limits (chickens) will the bylaw address the potential to cause the currently bad rat problem to get much worse?

    ConcernedCitizen asked over 3 years ago

    A Backyard Hens pilot project is being considered in the near future, however will not be part of this Zoning Bylaw rewrite. If you would like more information on our Backyard Hens project, be sure to check it out on this website for more information, and be sure to subscribe to project updates to stay informed.

     

  • Share Will there be something to address the empty business on main street (fine owner for neglecting property)? on Facebook Share Will there be something to address the empty business on main street (fine owner for neglecting property)? on Twitter Share Will there be something to address the empty business on main street (fine owner for neglecting property)? on Linkedin Email Will there be something to address the empty business on main street (fine owner for neglecting property)? link

    Will there be something to address the empty business on main street (fine owner for neglecting property)?

    ConcernedCitizen asked over 3 years ago

    A Zoning Bylaw can only address land-use subjects. Unsightly Premises can be addressed through our Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1813, 2015 which has provisions to ensure that properties are maintained to a minimum standard, including fines if required.

  • Share Creston has many people that dont use Facebook or go to farmers market or rec centre. How will you ensure to engage all citizens? on Facebook Share Creston has many people that dont use Facebook or go to farmers market or rec centre. How will you ensure to engage all citizens? on Twitter Share Creston has many people that dont use Facebook or go to farmers market or rec centre. How will you ensure to engage all citizens? on Linkedin Email Creston has many people that dont use Facebook or go to farmers market or rec centre. How will you ensure to engage all citizens? link

    Creston has many people that dont use Facebook or go to farmers market or rec centre. How will you ensure to engage all citizens?

    ConcernedCitizen asked over 3 years ago

    Great question. We have a Zoning Bylaw information package in the works that will be mailed out to all residents in the coming week. We will also be hanging posters around town. Both include all the contact information for the Town if anyone has questions or wants to set up a one-on-one meeting with one of our staff. 

    This website, Let’s Talk Creston, is also a way for us to reach people that cannot attend our public engagement sessions. This website is being promoted through radio, newspaper ads, a press release, a newsletter mailout to all residents, Facebook, Instagram, notices on counters of local businesses, and through direct emails to community partners.

    If you know someone that would be interested in contributing to the Zoning Bylaw rewrite or any other important matter on this site, please send them a link!. We try to get the word out in any way we can, but when others can help us spread the word, all the better!
  • Share The zoning bylaw amendment? Is it to take place just in the township of Creston or is there a collaborative conversation going on with the RDCK? on Facebook Share The zoning bylaw amendment? Is it to take place just in the township of Creston or is there a collaborative conversation going on with the RDCK? on Twitter Share The zoning bylaw amendment? Is it to take place just in the township of Creston or is there a collaborative conversation going on with the RDCK? on Linkedin Email The zoning bylaw amendment? Is it to take place just in the township of Creston or is there a collaborative conversation going on with the RDCK? link

    The zoning bylaw amendment? Is it to take place just in the township of Creston or is there a collaborative conversation going on with the RDCK?

    cautiously optimistic asked over 3 years ago

    Hi, thanks for the question. The Zoning Bylaw rewrite only directly affects properties within Town boundaries, but the RDCK will be consulted as they are adjacent to lands on the perimeter of the Town and also own property within our boundaries.