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Spring Project Update: Second Draft Bylaw Available for Viewing

March 2026

Quick Read:

• Round 2 Complete: 385 survey responses submitted by the December 15 extended deadline.
• The newest draft bylaw is available to review
  
• What we’re doing: Staff are preparing to send the draft bylaw and maps to the Regional Board for second reading.
• Next Opportunity: A revised draft will be presented to the Regional Board in April, followed by a Public Hearing in May.
• Questions? Email planning@prrd.bc.ca.

The winter provided staff with the opportunity to review engagement feedback and draft an updated version of the bylaw for public viewing. The newest draft bylaw was presented to the Regional Board for information at the Regular Board meeting on March 19, 2026.

Staff have also prepared a full Round 2 Engagement Period Report outlining the results from our Regional Zoning Bylaw Survey #2, open from October 1, 2025, to December 15, 2025, and includes turnout statistics from our November 2025 Open House events. We also presented this report to the Regional Board at a Committee of the Whole meeting on March 19, 2026.

What’s Next?

1. Board Presentation: We’ll present the second draft of the Regional Zoning Bylaw to the Regional Board for second reading in April 2026.
2. Public Hearing: A formal hearing will be scheduled for final community input after the second reading.

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Fall Project Update: Community Engagement Recap

January 2026

Quick Read:

• Round 2 Complete: Over 200 survey responses were submitted by December 15.
• What we’re doing: Staff are currently updating the bylaw and maps based on your feedback.
• Next Opportunity: A revised draft will be presented to the Regional Board soon, followed by a Public Hearing.
• Get in touch: Questions? Email planning@prrd.bc.ca.

November was an active month for our team. we traveled across the region to visit as many rural communities as possible, gathering vital feedback on the proposed Regional Zoning Bylaw.

We were thrilled to see such strong attendance at our open houses. It was a pleasure to meet so many passionate residents and hear your perspectives firsthand.

Engagement by the Numbers

In addition to our in-person events, we recently closed our second community survey:

• Survey Deadline: December 15, 2025
• Participation: Over 200 responses received

Thank you to everyone who spoke with us, sent an email or took the time to complete the survey. Your input is essential to this process.

Current Progress

Our staff is currently reviewing your comments to refine the draft bylaw and finalize the project mapping. We’re working hard to ensure the next version reflects the feedback we received.

What’s Next?

1. Report Back: We’ll share a summary of the results from our Round 2 engagement activities.
2. Board Presentation: We’ll present the second draft of the Regional Zoning Bylaw to the Regional Board.
3. Public Hearing: A formal hearing will be scheduled for final community input.

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