Public Notice - Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing Compliance

NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN under Section 467 of the Local Government Act, the District of Kent Council will consider first, second, and third readings for District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1737, 2024 (Small Scale Multi Unit Housing Compliance). Provincial legislation does not permit local governments to hold Public Hearings for compliance with Bill 44 legislation. As such, the District of Kent will not be holding a Public Hearing for the proposed amendment.

Purpose: The proposed bylaw amendment will bring Zoning Bylaw 1219, 2001 into compliance with Provincial Bill 44 Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act, 2023. This amendment will permit three or four units of small-scale multi-unit housing in the Restricted Zones.

Learn more at kentbc.ca/ssmuh

View the materials including the draft Bylaw and other relevant documents.

*Updated May 17, 2024