Notice of Public Hearing: Amendment of Bylaw 1726

The Council of the District of Kent will be holding a Public Hearing on November 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM for:

• District of Kent Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1726, 2023.

If adopted, Bylaw 1726 would:

1. Revise the floor area definitions to align with Agricultural Land Commission definitions.
2. Add Rural Residential 3 Zone to home occupation tables.
3. Remove maximum number of occupants per bedroom in the short-term rental regulations.
4. Simplify the presentation of farm home plate regulations and remove reference to farm employee residence.
5. Simplify the presentation of shipping container regulations.
6. Remove short-term rental uses from the Single-Dwelling Residential (RS1) Zone / Single-Dwelling Residential Short-term Rental (RS1/Str) Zone and rename the Zone to RS1.
7. Add site specific exemptions to allow existing properties within the RM2 zone to rebuild at their current density if ever required. These properties include; 1783 Agassiz-Rosedale Highway 9, 1755 Agassiz-Rosedale Highway 9, 1735 Agassiz-Rosedale Highway 9, 1677 Vimy Road, 1836 Heath Road.

MORE INFORMATION: View the Public Hearing Package for a copy of the proposed bylaw and other relevant documents.

All written submissions should include the writer's name and address, which will become part of the public record. All written submissions must be received by 12:30 PM, November 27, 2023.

You may forward your submission by;

• Email: mlbeaulieu@kentbc.ca
• Mail: Director of Development Services, PO Box 70, Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0