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SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT

REGULAR BOARD MEETING TO BE HELD IN THE BOARDROOM OF THE SUNSHINE COAST

REGIONAL DISTRICT OFFICES AT 1975 FIELD ROAD, SECHELT, B.C.

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER 1:30 p.m. AGENDA

1. Adoption of agenda

MINUTES

2. Regular Board meeting minutes of July 14, 2016 Annex APages 1-12

BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS

PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS 3. Directors’ Reports

Verbal

4. Chief Administrative Officer’s Report To come forward

5. Community Services Committee recommendation Nos. 1-6 and 8 of July 14, 2016 (recommendation No.7 previously adopted)

Annex Bpp 13-15

6. Planning and Development Committee recommendation Nos.1-15 of July 21, 2016

Annex Cpp 16-20

7. Corporate and Administrative Services Committee recommendations from July 28, 2016

To come forward

8. Senior Manager of Administration and Legislative Services – Chapman Lake Supply Expansion Alternative Approval Process Results

To come forward

9. Chief Building Official / Bylaw Enforcement Manager - Notice on Title Annex Dpp 21-22

SCRD BOARD AGENDA July 28, 2016 PAGE 2 MOTIONS

BYLAWS 10. “Chapman Lake Water Supply Expansion Loan Authorization Bylaw

No. 704, 2016” – consideration for adoption subject to Approval of the Electors (Voting – All Directors – weighted vote: A-2, B-2, D-2, E-2, F-2, Sechelt-5, Gibsons-3, SIGD-1)

Annex Epp 23-24

11. “Sunshine Coast Regional District Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 474.9, 2016” – adoption (Voting – All Directors – 1 vote each)

Annex Fp 25

12. “Sunshine Coast Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 310.148, 2015” – third reading (Voting – Electoral Area Directors – 1 vote each)

Annex Gpp 26-34

NEW BUSINESS IN CAMERA THAT the public be excluded from attendance at the meeting in accordance

with Section 90 (1) (e), (f), (g), (i) and (k) of the Community Charter – “the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land…”, “law enforcement…”, “litigation or potential litigation…”, “the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege…” and “negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service…”.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETING DATES (TO AUGUST 31, 2016) SCRD Board, Committee, and Advisory Committee Meetings

Please note: No meetings are scheduled for August. Meeting dates are current as of print date (July 22, 2016)

Area D Advisory Planning Commission July 25 at 7:00 p.m.Area B Advisory Planning Commission July 26 at 7:00 p.m.Area F Advisory Planning Commission July 26 at 7:00 p.m.Area A Advisory Planning Commission July 27 at 7:00 p.m.Corporate and Administrative Services Committee July 28 at 9:30 a.m.Regular Board July 28 at 1:30 p.m.


July 14, 2016

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT HELD IN THE BOARDROOM AT 1975 FIELD ROAD, SECHELT, B.C.

PRESENT: Chair G. Nohr Directors M. Lebbell L. Lewis F. Mauro D. Siegers I. Winn ALSO PRESENT: Chief Administrative Officer J. Loveys SM, Administration and Legislative Services A. Legault GM, Corporate Services / Chief Financial Officer T. Perreault GM, Infrastructure Services / Regional Engineer B. Shoji Deputy Corporate Officer / Recorder S. Reid Alternate Director, District of Sechelt D. Wright Media 3 Public 4

CALL TO ORDER 1:30 p.m.

AGENDA It was moved and seconded

293/16 THAT the agenda for the meeting be adopted as presented.

CARRIED

MINUTES

Minutes It was moved and seconded

294/16 THAT the Regular Board meeting minutes of June 23, 2016 be adopted as presented.

CARRIED

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COMMUNICATIONS

Canada Post It was moved and seconded

295/16 THAT the correspondence from Mike Palecek, National President, Canadian Union of Postal Workers, regarding federal government review of Canada Post be received.

CARRIED

REPORTS

Directors’ Reports

Directors provided a verbal report of their activities.

Corporate It was moved and seconded

296/16 THAT Corporate and Administrative Services Committee recommendation Nos. 1-2, 4-5, 7-8 and 10-11 of June 23, 2016 be received, adopted and acted upon as follows:

Recommendation No. 1 Communication from Sunshine Coast Pickleball Association

THAT the correspondence from the Chair of the Sunshine Coast Pickleball Association regarding concerns about the requested Spring Ice Extension at the Sunshine Coast Arena be received.

Recommendation No. 2 Strategic Energy Management Plan (SEMP) Update

THAT the report titled “Strategic Energy Management Plan (SEMP) 2015 Update” be received;

AND THAT the Strategic Energy Management Plan 2015 Update be adopted.

Recommendation No. 4 2015 Corporate Annual Report

THAT the report titled “2015 SCRD Corporate Annual Report” be received;

AND THAT the 2015 Annual Report be approved for distribution.

Recommendation No. 5 Gibsons and District Aquatic Facility Hot Tub Replacement

THAT the report titled “Gibsons and District Aquatic Facility Hot Tub Replacement” be received.

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296/16 cont. Recommendation No. 7 Advocacy Strategy and Community Development Framework

THAT the report titled “Advocacy Strategy and Community Development Framework” be received;

AND THAT this report be referred to the Infrastructure Services Committee meeting on July 7, 2016 for further consideration.

Recommendation No. 8 Standing Committee Structure

THAT the report titled “Standing Committee Structure” be received;

AND THAT the Board Procedures Bylaw be amended to reflect the following Standing Committees:

Infrastructure Services

Planning and Community Development

Corporate and Administrative Services

AND THAT the Policing and Transportation Advisory Committees meet quarterly;

AND THAT a revised meeting schedule be prepared for approval;

AND FURTHER THAT the Standing Committee Structure be brought back to the June 2017 Corporate and Administrative Services Committee meeting for review.

Recommendation No. 10 Contracts Between $20,000 and $100,000

THAT the report titled “Contracts Between $20,000 and $100,000 – to June 5, 2016” for the period from May 9, 2016 to June 5, 2016 be received for information.

Recommendation No. 11 Appointments at Union of British Columbia Municipalities 2016 Convention

THAT the correspondence from Honourable Peter Fassbender, Ministry of Community Sport and Cultural Development regarding Minister appointments at the 2016 Union Of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Convention be received.

CARRIED

Infrastructure It was moved and seconded

297/16 THAT Infrastructure Services Committee recommendation Nos. 1 and 3-21 of July 7, 2016 be received, adopted and acted upon as follows:

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297/16 cont. Recommendation No. 1 Chapman Lake Water Supply Expansion Budget Update

THAT the report titled “Chapman Lake Water Supply Expansion Budget Update” be received for information;

AND THAT the 2016 Financial Plan for Regional Water [function 370] be amended to include the additional environmental assessment work related to the Chapman Lake Expansion Project in the amount of $125,425 to be funded through debt.

Director Lewis opposed

Recommendation No. 3 Water Utility Performance Assessment

THAT the report titled “Water Utility Performance Assessment – Status Update” be received for information.

Recommendation No. 4 YMCA Wastewater Treatment Plant Update

THAT the report titled “YMCA Wastewater Treatment Plant Update” be received for information.

Recommendation No. 5 Garbage Collection

THAT the report titled “Garbage Collection” be received for information.

Recommendation No. 6 UBCM Meeting Request with Minister of Environment

THAT the SCRD Board request a meeting with the Minister of Environment to discuss the following:

1. Challenges the SCRD has faced to implement the Chapman Water Supply Expansion Project;

2. Problems with organizations that are not paying into MMBC programs.

Recommendation No. 7 Infrastructure Services Department Quarterly Report

THAT the report titled “Infrastructure Services Department Quarterly Report” be received for information.

Recommendation No. 8 Advocacy Strategy and Community Development Framework

THAT the report titled “Draft Advocacy Strategy and Community Development Framework” be received for information.

Recommendation No. 9 Advocacy Strategy

THAT a workshop be scheduled prior to UBCM to discuss the Advocacy Strategy templates.

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297/16 cont. Recommendation No. 10 Community Development Framework

THAT a workshop be scheduled to discuss the Community Development Framework prior to 2017 Budget.

Recommendation No. 11 Dendroclimatology Update

THAT the correspondence from Suzanne Smart, dated May 2016, regarding Update to Dendroclimatology Study be received for information;

AND THAT a letter be sent to Suzanne Smart thanking her for her work on the Dendroclimatology Study in the Chapman Creek Watershed.

Recommendation No. 12 Streamflow Drought in Coastal BC Watersheds

THAT the correspondence from Dr. Bethany L. Coulthard, dated May 2016, regarding Streamflow Drought in Coastal BC Watershed: a 332-year record be received for information;

AND THAT a letter be sent to Dr. Coulthard thanking her for her work on the Streamflow Drought in Coastal BC Watersheds study and its relation to Chapman Creek.

Recommendation No. 13 BC Drought Situation

THAT that the correspondence from Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, dated June 6, 2016, regarding BC Drought Situation be received for information.

Recommendation No. 14 Water Sustainability Act

THAT that the following correspondence from Minister Polak, regarding Water Sustainability Act, be received:

i. Letter from Ministry of Environment, Minister Polak, dated June 9, 2016

ii. Water Sustainability Act brochure, dated February 29, 2016

iii. Licensing Groundwater Users brochure, dated February 29, 2016.

Recommendation No. 15 Building BC’s Climate Leadership Plan

THAT that the following correspondence from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, be received:

i. Email from Tara Faganello, Assistant Deputy Minister, dated June 17, 2016, regarding Summary of Local Government Engagement on the Climate Leadership Team’s Recommendations;

ii. Consultation Guide – Building BC’s Climate Leadership Plan, dated January 2016;

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297/16 cont. iii. Climate Leadership Team Draft Summary of Input; and

iv. Climate Leadership Team – Provincial Staff Contracts.

Recommendation No. 16 Working Group of Regional District Chairs – Ferry Group

THAT that the correspondence from Hon. Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, dated June 3, 2016 regarding Working Group of Regional District Chairs Ferry Group on the Coast, be received for information.

Recommendation No. 17 Multi-Material BC (MMBC)

THAT that the correspondence from Allen Langdon, Managing Director, Multi-Material BC, dated June 3, 2016 regarding Update on Issues Raised by SCRD be received for information.

Recommendation No. 18 Public Transit Infrastructure Fund Announcement

THAT that the correspondence from Hon. Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, dated June 23, 2016 regarding Public Transit Infrastructure Fund Announcement, be received for information.

Recommendation No. 19 2015 Resolutions

THAT that the correspondence from the Union of BC Municipalities, dated June 17, 2016 regarding 2015 Resolutions be received for information.

Recommendation No. 20 Watershed Governance Forum

THAT the correspondence from Director Lebbell, dated June 27, 2016 regarding Watershed Governance Forum be received;

AND THAT Directors wishing to participate be authorized to attend the Watershed Governance Forum on September 30 and October 1, 2016;

AND FURTHER THAT travel expenses and stipend be provided to Directors attending the Watershed Governance Forum.

Recommendation No. 21 Sechelt Indian Band

THAT that staff notify the Sechelt Indian Band of the Watershed Governance Forum.

CARRIED

Infrastructure It was moved and seconded

298/16 THAT Infrastructure Services Committee recommendation No. 2 of July 7, 2016 be received, adopted and acted upon as follows:

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298/16 cont. Recommendation No. 2 Chapman Lake Water Supply Siphon Update

THAT the report titled “Chapman Lake Water Supply Siphon Update” be received for information;

AND THAT staff proceed with the Chapman Lake Water Supply Siphon installation if required to maintain water supply capacity at Stage 3 levels;

AND FURTHER THAT staff provide a future report on the final siphon costs and Financial Plan impacts should the siphon be installed as a response to 2016 water restrictions and calling of Stage 3 as per the Drought Management Plan.

Directors Lewis and Lebbell opposed

CARRIED

Community It was moved and seconded

299/16 THAT Community Services Committee recommendation No. 7 of July 14, 2016 be received, adopted and acted upon as follows:

Recommendation No. 7 Gibsons and District Volunteer Fire Department Ladder Truck Replacement

THAT the report titled Gibsons and District Volunteer Fire Department Ladder Truck Replacement be received;

AND THAT the Gibsons and District Volunteer Fire Department (GDVFD) be approved to purchase the replacement of a ladder truck for a budget of up to $800,000 funded $500,000 from capital reserve and $300,000 from short term borrowing;

AND THAT a loan of up to $300,000 for a term of 5 years through the Municipal Finance Authority (MFA) Equipment Financing Program under Section 403 of the Local Government Act (Liabilities Under Agreement) to fund the purchase of a ladder truck for the GDVFD be approved;

AND FURTHER THAT the 2016-2020 Financial Plan be amended accordingly.

CARRIED

BYLAWS

Procedures Bylaw It was moved and seconded

300/16 THAT the report titled “Procedures Bylaw Amendment” be received.

CARRIED

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Bylaw 474.9 It was moved and seconded

301/16 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 474.9, 2016” be read a first time.

CARRIED


302/16 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 474.9, 2016” be read a second time.

CARRIED


303/16 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 474.9, 2016” be read a third time.

CARRIED

Reserve Fund Bylaws It was moved and seconded

304/16 THAT the report titled “Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaws” be received.

CARRIED


305/16 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District General Administration Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 504.1, 2016” be read a first time.

CARRIED


306/16 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District General Administration Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 504.1, 2016” be read a second time.

CARRIED


307/16 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District General Administration Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 504.1, 2016” be read a third time.

CARRIED

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308/16 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District General Administration Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 504.1, 2016” be adopted.

CARRIED


309/16 THAT “Sewage Treatment Facilities Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 512.1, 2016” be read a first time.

CARRIED


310/16 THAT “Sewage Treatment Facilities Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 512.1, 2016” be read a second time.

CARRIED


311/16 THAT “Sewage Treatment Facilities Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 512.1, 2016” be read a third time.

CARRIED


312/16 THAT “Sewage Treatment Facilities Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 512.1, 2016” be adopted.

CARRIED


313/16 THAT “Pender Harbour Health Centre Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 515.1, 2016” be read a first time.

CARRIED


314/16 THAT “Pender Harbour Health Centre Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 515.1, 2016” be read a second time.

CARRIED

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315/16 THAT “Pender Harbour Health Centre Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 515.1, 2016” be read a third time.

CARRIED


316/16 THAT “Pender Harbour Health Centre Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 515.1, 2016” be adopted.

CARRIED


317/16 THAT “Sunshine Coast Transit Capital Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 529.1, 2016” be read a first time.

CARRIED


318/16 THAT “Sunshine Coast Transit Capital Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 529.1, 2016” be read a second time.

CARRIED


319/16 THAT “Sunshine Coast Transit Capital Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 529.1, 2016” be read a third time.

CARRIED


320/16 THAT “Sunshine Coast Transit Capital Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 529.1, 2016” be adopted.

CARRIED


321/16 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District Community Parks Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 533.1, 2016” be read a first time.

CARRIED

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322/16 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District Community Parks Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 533.1, 2016” be read a second time.

CARRIED


323/16 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District Community Parks Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 533.1, 2016” be read a third time.

CARRIED


324/16 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District Community Parks Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 533.1, 2016” be adopted.

CARRIED


325/16 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District Maintenance Facility Capital Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 563.1, 2016” be read a first time.

CARRIED


326/16 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District Maintenance Facility Capital Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 563.1, 2016” be read a second time.

CARRIED


327/16 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District Maintenance Facility Capital Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 563.1, 2016” be read a third time.

CARRIED


328/16 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District Maintenance Facility Capital Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 563.1, 2016” be adopted.

CARRIED

The Board recessed at 2:31 p.m. and reconvened at 2:35 p.m.

The Board moved In Camera at 2:35 p.m.

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IN CAMERA It was moved and seconded

329/16 THAT the public be excluded from attendance at the meeting in accordance with Section 90 (1) (a), (e), (g), (i) and (k) of the Community Charter – “personal information about an identifiable individual…”, “the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land…”, “litigation or potential litigation…”, “the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege…” and “negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service…”;

AND THAT Doug Wright, Alternate Director, District of Sechelt, be authorized to be in attendance for the In Camera Board meeting.

CARRIED

The Board moved out of In Camera at 2:43 p.m.

Contract Award It was moved and seconded

330/16 THAT the Energy Management Services Contract be awarded to Prism Engineering for a six month period ending December 31, 2016, at a total value of $50,000;

AND THAT the cost of providing Energy Management Services be included in future program progress reports.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT It was moved and seconded

331/16 THAT the Regular Board meeting be adjourned.

CARRIED

The meeting adjourned at 2:43 p.m.

Certified correct ___________________________________________

Corporate Officer

Confirmed this ____________ day of ____________________________

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Chair

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SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE

July 14, 2016

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING HELD IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT AT 1975 FIELD ROAD, SECHELT, BC

PRESENT: Chair D. Siegers

Directors F. Mauro L. Lewis M. Lebbell G. Nohr I. Winn ALSO PRESENT: Chief Administrative Officer J. Loveys General Manager, Corporate Services / Chief Financial Officer T. Perreault General Manager, Infrastructure Services / Regional Engineer B. Shoji (part) Manager, Transit and Fleet G. Dykstra (part) Alternate Director, District of Sechelt D. Wright Fire Chief B. Higgs Recording Secretary T. Crosby Staff 1 Media 1 Public 0

CALL TO ORDER 10:00 a.m.

AGENDA The agenda was adopted as presented.

PETITIONS and DELEGATIONS

Rebecca Newlove, Senior Planner, BC Transit Corporation addressed the Committee regarding Community Bus Route and Schedule Improvements and Myrna Moore, Senior Regional Transit Manager, BC Transit Corporation addressed the Committee regarding the Annual Transit Performance Summary for Sunshine Coast Service.

The Chair thanked the Ms. Newlove and Ms. Moore for their presentations.

REPORTS

Recommendation No. 1 Community Bus Routes – 2016 Proposed Improvements

The Community Services Committee recommended that the report titled Community Bus Routes – 2016 Proposed Improvements be received;

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AND THAT the community bus route improvements proposed by BC Transit in the Sunshine Coast Transit System Community Bus Route Review report be approved for implementation in October 2016; as follows:

Route 3 be amended to turn around at Harbour Way;

Two community bus route trips per weekday be provided by heavy duty vehicles that serve Route 1 and Route 90 in the short term to provide additional recovery time on Routes 2, 3 and 4;

Route 2: West Sechelt be extended along Nickerson Road to Tower Road to better serve the West Sechelt Residential Area.

Recommendation No. 2 BC Transit 2015-16 Annual Performance Summary (APS)

The Community Services Committee recommended that the report titled BC Transit Annual Performance Summary (APS) be received for information.

Recommendation No. 3 Parks Division – Second Quarter Report

The Community Services Committee recommended that the report titled Parks Division – 2016 Second Quarter Report be received for information.

Recommendation No. 4 Recreation Division – Second Quarter Report

The Community Services Committee recommended that the report titled Recreation Division – Second Quarter Report be received for information.

Recommendation No. 5 Whole Site Special Occasion License – Rogue Arts Festival

The Community Services Committee recommended that the report titled Rogue Arts Festival Request for Whole Site Special Occasion License be received;

AND THAT the Rogue Arts Festival application for a Liquor Distribution Board ‘Whole Site Special Occasion License’ on the sports field at Shirley Macey Park, Friday, August 26 to Sunday, August 28, 2016 be supported.

Recommendation No. 6 Service Levels for Volunteer Regional District Fire Departments

The Community Services Committee recommended that the report titled Service Levels for Volunteer Fire Departments be received;

ANDTHAT the fire service levels as described in the following policies, be approved:

Egmont Fire Department Service Level Policy; Halfmoon Bay Fire Department Service Level Policy; Gibsons and District Fire Department Service Level Policy; and, Roberts Creek Fire Department Service Level Policy.

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Recommendation No. 7 Gibsons and District Volunteer Fire Department Ladder Truck Replacement

The Community Services Committee recommended that the report titled Gibsons and District Volunteer Fire Department Ladder Truck Replacement be received;

AND THAT the Gibsons and District Volunteer Fire Department (GDVFD) be approved to purchase the replacement of a ladder truck for a budget of up to $800,000 funded $500,000 from capital reserve and $300,000 from short term borrowing;

AND THAT a loan of up to $300,000 for a term of 5 years through the Municipal Finance Authority (MFA) Equipment Financing Program under Section 403 of the Local Government Act (Liabilities Under Agreement) to fund the purchase of a ladder truck for the GDVFD be approved;

AND THAT the 2016-2020 Financial Plan be amended accordingly;

AND FURTHER THAT this recommendation be forwarded to the July 14, 2016 Regular Board meeting for approval.

COMMUNICATIONS

Recommendation No. 8 Pender Harbour Community School – Recreation Program 2nd Quarter Report

The Community Services Committee recommended that the correspondence from the Pender Harbour Community School regarding 2016 Recreation Program report for April, May and June 2016 be received.

The Committee recessed at 11:11 a.m. and reconvened at 11:17 a.m.

IN CAMERA

The Committee moved In Camera at 11:17 a.m.

THAT the public be excluded from attendance at the meeting in accordance with Section 90(1) (k) of the Community Charter –“negotiations and related discussion respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public”;

AND THAT the Alternate Director, District of Sechelt, D. Wright be authorized to attend the In-Camera portion of the Community Services Committee Meeting.

The Committee moved out of In-Camera at 11:22 a.m.

ADJOURNMENT 11:22 a.m.

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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE July 21, 2016

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING HELD IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT AT 1975 FIELD ROAD, SECHELT, BC

PRESENT: Chair I. Winn

Directors F. Mauro G. Nohr M. Lebbell L. Lewis D. Siegers

ALSO PRESENT: Chief Administrative Officer J. Loveys General Manager, Planning and Development S. Olmstead General Manager, Corporate Services / Chief Financial Officer T. Perreault (part)

Senior Manager, Administration & Legislative Services A. Legault (part)

Senior Planner D. Rafael Alternate Director, District of Sechelt D. Wright (Alt.) Recording Secretary A. Ruinat Public 5 (part) Media 1

CALL TO ORDER 9:32 a.m.

AGENDA The agenda was adopted.

PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS

John Kimantas, BC Marine Trails Network Association addressed the Committee regarding the Trans Canada Trail and Salish Sea Marine Trail. An information package was provided to the Committee outlining the project.

Candace Campo, Cultural Director for the shíshálh Nation and operator of Talaysay Tours, addressed the committee and expressed support for the Salish Sea Marine Trail project.

Recommendation No. 1 BC Marine Trails Network Association Delegation

The Planning and Development Committee recommended that the delegation materials from the BC Marine Trails Network Association regarding the Trans Canada Trail/ Salish Sea Marine Trail project be received;

AND THAT a letter of support be provided to the BC Marine Trails Network Association for the Salish Sea Marine Trail project.

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Mary-Catharine Anderson, 611 Pratt Road, addressed the Committee regarding property and ecological damage related to urbanization, storm water infrastructure and riparian area regulations. An information package and PowerPoint presentation was provided to the Committee outlining the property owner’s concerns. Ms. Anderson requested further consideration of this issue at a future SCRD Board meeting.

Recommendation No. 2 Property Damage at 611 Pratt Road Delegation

The Planning and Development Committee recommended that the information package provided by Ms. Mary-Catharine Anderson regarding property damage at 611 Pratt Road be received;

AND THAT staff review the delegation’s materials and report to a future Committee meeting with suggestions on how to mitigate this issue, options available, as well as background information on storm water management.

REPORTS

Recommendation No. 3 Narrows Inlet Hydro Project Amendment of Environmental Certificate (Area B)

The Planning and Development Committee recommended that the report titled Narrows Inlet Hydro Project Amendment of Environmental Certificate (Area B) be received; AND THAT the following comments be sent by the SCRD Board to the BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) by July 28, 2016:

a) The public comment period is short, only 14 days and does not allow for those concerned about the proposed amendments time to fully participate in reviewing and commenting on the changes; b) Prior to the proposed amendments being approved, plans for mitigation measures to address potential impacts on salamanders, coastal tailed frogs, water quality and fish be approved by the responsible provincial and federal agencies. The environmental assessment certificate should be amended to include reference to the mitigation plans and the need to report on implementation and effectiveness; c) That the proponent provide information regarding safety measures that will be in place to prevent or address potential failure of the valve used to regulate lake draw down.

The Committee recessed at 10:41 a.m. and reconvened at 10:54 a.m.

Recommendation No. 4 Narrows Inlet Hydro Project Amendment of Environmental Certificate (Area B)

The Planning and Development Committee recommended that the following comments also be sent by the SCRD Board to the BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) by July 28, 2016;

d) Due to potential impacts on water quality downstream, the proponent be required to conduct core sampling to determine potential chemical leaching from the tunnel.

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e) From chemical analysis of the removed material, appropriate disposal methods be identified and environmental risk analysis be performed on the disposal site.

f) Results of the analysis and decisions regarding mitigation need to be made publically available prior to mitigation being implemented to allow for interested parties to provide feedback.

Recommendation No. 5 Narrows Inlet Hydro Project Tour

The Planning and Development Committee recommended that a tour of the Narrows Inlet Hydro Project area be organized for the SCRD Board and appropriate staff.

Recommendation No. 6 Sunshine Coast Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 310.148, 2015 (Agriculture Zone)

The Planning and Development Committee recommended that the report titled Bylaw 310.148 (Agriculture Zone) Report of Public Hearing held on June 29, 2016, and Consideration for Third Reading be received;

AND THAT Sunshine Coast Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 310.148, 2015 be forwarded to the Board for Third Reading; AND THAT Sunshine Coast Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 310.148, 2015 be forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure requesting approval pursuant to Section 52 of the Transportation Act; AND FURTHER THAT, once Ministry approval is received, Sunshine Coast Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 310.148, 2015 be forwarded to the SCRD Board for consideration of adoption. Recommendation No. 7 Crown Referral 2411730 for a Residential Group Moorage on

Ruby Lake – Area A

The Planning and Development Committee recommended that the report titled Crown Referral 2411730 for a Residential Group Moorage on Ruby Lake – Area A be received;

AND THAT the SCRD send a letter to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations with the following comments regarding Crown Referral 2411730:

1. SCRD requirements have been met; 2. Additional comments received by neighbours should be considered in the design of the dock to reduce visual impacts; and 3. That the Electoral Area A APC comments regarding Crown Referral 2411730 be forwarded to the Crown.

AND FURTHER THAT the report titled Crown Referral 2411730 for a Residential Group Moorage on Ruby Lake – Area A be forwarded to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

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Recommendation No. 8 Coopers Green Hall – Sub-Agreement to September 2014 Memorandum of Understanding

The Planning and Development Committee recommended that the report titled Coopers Green Hall – Sub-Agreement to September 2014 Memorandum of Understanding be approved;

AND THAT the Chair and the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the Sub-Agreement.

Recommendation No. 9 Planning & Development Department 2016 Second Quarter Report

The Planning and Development Committee recommended that the report titled Planning & Development Department – 2016 Second Quarter Report be received. Recommendation No. 10 Egmont/Pender Harbour (Area A) APC Meeting Minutes of

June 29, 2016

The Planning and Development Committee recommended that the Egmont/Pender Harbour (Area A) APC meeting minutes of June 29, 2016 be received.

Recommendation No. 11 Halfmoon Bay (Area B) APC Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2016

The Planning and Development Committee recommended that the Halfmoon Bay (Area B) APC meeting minutes of June 28, 2016 be received.

Recommendation No. 12 Roberts Creek (Area D) APC Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2016

The Planning and Development Committee recommended that the Roberts Creek (Area D) APC meeting minutes of June 27, 2016 be received.

Recommendation No. 13 Elphinstone (Area E) APC Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2016

The Planning and Development Committee recommended that the Elphinstone (Area E) APC meeting minutes of June 22, 2016 be received.

Recommendation No. 14 West Howe Sound (Area F) APC Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2016

The Planning and Development Committee recommended that the West Howe Sound (Area F) APC meeting minutes of June 28, 2016 be received.

COMMUNICATIONS

Recommendation No. 15 Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society Correspondence

The Planning and Development Committee recommended that the correspondence from Elaine Park, President, Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society regarding withdrawal of Heritage Designation application for former forestry service site in Madeira Park be received; AND THAT the Heritage Designation application for the Madeira Park Ranger Station be abandoned.

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Planning and Development Committee – July 21, 2016 Page 5 of 5 The Chair acknowledged the retirement of Mr. Steven Olmstead, GM, Planning and Development. The Chair, on behalf of the Board, thanked Mr. Olmstead for his years of service. The Committee recessed at 11:47 a.m. and reconvened at 11:50 a.m. The Committee moved to In-Camera at 11:50 a.m.

IN CAMERA

THAT the public be excluded from attendance at the meeting in accordance with Section 90 (1) (e), (f), (g), (i) and (k) of the Community Charter – “the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements..”, “law enforcement..”, “litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality” and “the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose..” and “negotiations and related discussions respecting the provision of a municipal service…”;

AND THAT Doug Wright, Alternate Director for the District of Sechelt, be authorized to be in attendance for the In-Camera meeting.

The Committee moved out of In-Camera at 1:16 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT 1:16 p.m.

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SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT STAFF REPORT

TO: SCRD Board – July 28, 2016

AUTHOR: Paul Preston, Chief Building Official / Bylaw Enforcement Manager

SUBJECT: PLACEMENT OF NOTICE ON TITLE

RECOMMENDATION(S)

THAT the Chief Building Official / Bylaw Enforcement Manager’s report titled Placement of Notice on Title be received; AND THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to file a Notice at the Land Title Office stating that a resolution has been made under Section 57 of the Community Charter by the Sunshine Coast Regional District Board against title of Block 7, District Lot 683, Plan 3639, Group 1, NWD PID 012-442-615. BACKGROUND Section 57.1 of the Community Charter allows for a notice to be registered against the title where Building or Bylaw regulations have been contravened, if the Building Inspector discovers that something was done with respect to a building or structure or construction of same that required a Permit or inspection under a Bylaw regulation or enactment and a permit was not obtained or the inspection was not satisfactorily completed. This report lists a property where structures have been constructed and permits have not been procured or inspections have not been completed to the satisfaction of the Building Division. A minimum of three letters are generally sent in these cases advising the registered owners that certain specific situations exist regarding their property and the Bylaw Compliance Officer has requested that building permits be obtained and completed in each case. The third of these letters was sent by the Chief Building Official requesting compliance. The Community Charter requires that the Regional District Board must pass a resolution to place a Notice on Title. The Corporate Officer has sent registered letters to all of the registered owners of the properties listed in this report. The owners have been advised of the date and time of the Board meeting at which the decision to register a Notice on Title will be made, and that at this meeting they will be afforded the opportunity to speak to the issues being registered if they wish.

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Staff Report to SCRD Board – July 28, 2016 Placement of Notice on Title Page 2 of 2

DISCUSSION

Report of properties with permits applied for or issued but no inspections called or construction has taken place without a valid permit:

1. 490 Pratt Road, Block 7, District Lot 683, Plan 3639, Group 1, NWD PID 012-442-615 Electoral Area E

On the 9th March 2010 a building permit was issued for the construction of the foundation and to move a mobile home on to the above noted property. The permit had been renewed twice, but has now expired on the 9th March 2016 without final approval from the SCRD building division. An addition has also been constructed on the property without a valid building permit. The SCRD building division recommend that notice be placed on title.

STRATEGIC PLAN AND RELATED POLICIES

N/A

CONCLUSION

Staff recommend that Notice is registered on Title at the Land Title Office against the above noted property(s).

Reviewed by: Manager X - PP Finance GM Legislative X - AL CAO X - JL Other

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Sunshine Coast Regional District

Bylaw No. 704

A bylaw to authorize the borrowing of up to Five Million Dollars for the design and construction of the Chapman Lake Water Supply Expansion Project

WHEREAS the Board of the Sunshine Coast Regional District has established by Bylaw No. 1002, a service for the purpose of providing potable water to the Water Supply and Distribution Service Area; AND WHEREAS the Board of the Sunshine Coast Regional District wishes to construct improvements to expand access to the Chapman Lake water supply; AND WHEREAS the Board of the Sunshine Coast Regional District wishes to borrow for debt incurred by the design and construction of said expansion (the “Works”); AND WHEREAS the estimated cost of the Works, including expenses incidental thereto, that is not covered by other sources of revenue, is the sum of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) which is the amount of debt created by this bylaw; AND WHEREAS the maximum term for which a debenture may be issued to secure the debt created by this bylaw is for a term not to exceed thirty years; AND WHEREAS the authority to borrow under this bylaw expires five years from the date on which this bylaw is adopted; AND WHEREAS the Board of the Sunshine Coast Regional District has obtained the approval of electors in the entire Water Supply and Distribution service area by alternative approval process in accordance with section 345(1) of the Local Government Act and Section 86 of the Community Charter; NOW THEREFORE, the Board of the Sunshine Coast Regional District in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1. This bylaw may be cited as Chapman Lake Water Supply Expansion Loan

Authorization Bylaw No. 704, 2016. 2. The Board is hereby empowered and authorized:

a) To borrow upon the credit of the Regional District a sum not exceeding Five

Million Dollars ($5,000,000);

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b) To acquire all such real property, easements, rights-of-way, licenses, rights or authorities as may be requisite or desirable for or in connection with the design and construction of the Chapman Lake Water Supply Expansion Project.

3. The maximum term for which debentures may be issued to secure the debt created

by this bylaw is thirty years. READ A FIRST TIME this 12th day of May, 2016 READ A SECOND TIME this 12th day of May, 2016 READ A THIRD TIME this 12th day of May, 2016 APPROVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MUNICIPALITIES this 7th day of June, 2016 RECEIVED THE APPROVAL OF THE ELECTORS BY ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS this day of ADOPTED this day of __________________________ CORPORATE OFFICER __________________________ CHAIR

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BYLAW NO. 474.9

A bylaw to amend Sunshine Coast Regional District Procedures Bylaw No. 474, 1999

WHEREAS the Board of the Sunshine Coast Regional District wishes to amend Sunshine Coast Regional District Procedures Bylaw No. 474, 1999 to revise the standing committee structure; NOW THEREFORE the Board of the Sunshine Coast Regional District in open meeting assembled enacts as follows: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as Sunshine Coast Regional District Procedures Amendment

Bylaw No. 474.9, 2016. 2. Sunshine Coast Regional District Procedures Bylaw No. 474, 1999 is hereby amended

as follows:

a) Delete Section 20(1) in its entirety and replace with a new Section 20(1) as follows:

20. Standing and Select Committees (1) The Board chair may appoint standing committees and the Board may

appoint select committees. The three standing committees are Corporate and Administrative Services, Infrastructure Services, and Planning and Community Development.

READ A FIRST TIME this 14th day of July, 2016 READ A SECOND TIME this 14th day of July, 2016 READ A THIRD TIME this 14th day of July, 2016 ADOPTED this 28th day of July, 2016 ________________________________ CORPORATE OFFICER ________________________________ CHAIR

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SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 310.148, 2015

A bylaw to amend the Sunshine Coast Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 310, 1987 The Board of Directors of the Sunshine Coast Regional District in open meeting assembled enacts as follows: PART A – CITATION

1. This bylaw may be cited as the “Sunshine Coast Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 310.148, 2015”.

PART B – AMENDMENT

2. Amend Sunshine Coast Regional District Zoning Bylaw 310, 1987 as follows: (a) Part II of Zoning Bylaw No. 310 is amended by deleting the following definitions:

“farm” “horticultural sales” “horticulture” “riding stable and academy”

(b) Part II of Zoning Bylaw No. 310 is further amended by inserting the following

definitions: “agricultural building” means a building used in conjunction with agriculture, including a farm operation and, where permitted under this bylaw, may contain accommodation in the form of an auxiliary dwelling unit or sleeping unit for farm workers;

“agricultural product sales” means the use of land, buildings or structures for the sale of horticultural products, dairy, eggs, meats, apicultural products, aquacultural products, creamery products, wines, ciders, beers, meads, or distilled spirits, which are produced on the same land or, where permitted under this bylaw, transported from elsewhere;

“agricultural unit” or “AU” means an equivalent live farm animal weight corresponding to 455 kg for livestock, poultry or farmed game, or any combination these equaling 455 kg;

“agricultural waste storage facility” means land, building or structure used to contain agricultural liquid or solid waste or other biosolids for a beneficial use such as composting, or disposal;

“agritourism” means temporary and seasonal activities auxiliary to a farm operation such as farm tours, hay rides and fish ponds that promote or market agricultural products grown, raised or processed on a parcel classified for assessment purposes as a farm;

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“animal slaughter or processing” means slaughtering livestock, or cutting, eviscerating, sectioning, deboning, smoking, curing or packaging meat or meat products. Where the context requires, it also means a provincially licenced animal slaughter and processing facility;

“confined livestock area” means an area of land or building where non-grazing livestock are kept or secured such as by a structure such as a fence, wall or landscape barriers, and includes poultry coops, pens and outdoor runs, stables, feedlots, paddocks, corrals, exercise yards, and animal holding areas, but does not include a seasonal feeding or grazing area;

“creamery” means a facility where milk and cream are processed and where butter or cheese are produced;

“farm” or “farm operation” means an agricultural business conducted as an integrated unit on land comprising all or part of a parcel or group of parcels, contiguous or not, and involving any of the following activities:

growing, producing, raising or keeping animals or plants, including mushrooms, or the primary products of those plants or animals;

clearing, draining, irrigating or cultivating land;

using or storing farm machinery, equipment, devices, materials and structures;

agricultural activity on, in or over land in accordance with the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act;

“farm research and education” means land, buildings or structures dedicated to researching, promoting and teaching methods of agriculture and farming;

“greenhouse” means a translucent-clad structure that is used for horticulture and is of sufficient size for one or more persons to work within it;

“horse riding, training or boarding facility” means the use of land, buildings or structures for the keeping of horses being trained and cared for, which may also include training and instructing equestrian riders;

“horticultural product sales” means the use of land, buildings or structures for the sale of fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers or ornamental plants that are grown and produced on the same farm or otherwise on the same parcel;

“horticulture” means the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers and ornamental plants;

“livestock” means domestic farm animals including poultry, bees reared through apiculture, fish or other aquatic animals raised through aquaculture;

“manufactured home” means a transportable prefabricated structure, whether ordinarily equipped with wheels or not, that is designed, constructed or manufactured to be moved from one place to another and to be used for residential use by a single family. The structure normally conforms to the CSA Z240 series standards of the Canadian Standards Association for manufactured homes;

“poultry” means domestic birds raised for the consumption of eggs or meat such as chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, pheasants, quail, game birds and ratites;

“sales area” means floor area or land area where customers may freely peruse, select and purchase products that are prepared, stored and displayed for sale;

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(c) Column I of Table II in Section 509 and sections 601.2(3), 601.9, 602.7, 611.1(5) and 611.9 by deleting the words “horticultural sales” and replacing them with “horticultural product sales”;

(d) Column I of Table II in Section 509 and sections 1001.3(2), 1001A.3(1), 1001B.3(2), 1001D.3(2), 1011.4(7) and 1011A.4(9) by deleting the words “riding stable and academy” and replaced with “horse riding, training or boarding facility”;

(e) All textual references to “RU3”, “RU3A” and “RU3B” are replaced with “AG” and all

textual references to “Rural Three”, “Rural Three – A”, and “Rural Three – B” are replaced with “Agriculture”;

(f) Part III by replacing “RU3 Rural Three” and “RU3A Rural Three - A” with “AG Agriculture”;

(g) Schedule A to Bylaw 310 is amended by rezoning all lands zoned RU3 (Rural

Three), RU3A (Rural Three A) and RU3B (Rural Three B) to AG (Agriculture). (h) Part X by deleting sections 1021, 1021A and 1021B and replacing with the following:

AG Zone (Agriculture) 1021 Permitted Uses 1021.1 The following uses are permitted in the AG zone:

(1) agriculture; (2) farm or farm operation; (3) single family dwelling subject to section 1021.6 of this bylaw; (4) auxiliary dwelling unit subject to section 1021.6 of this bylaw; (5) agricultural product sales subject to sections 1021.7(2) and 1021.7(4) of this

bylaw; (6) animal slaughter or processing subject to section 1021.8(1) of this bylaw; (7) farm research and education subject to section 1021.7(5) of this bylaw; (8) creamery subject to sections 1021.7(4) and 1021.8(4) of this bylaw; (9) winery or cidery subject to sections 1021.7(3) and 1021.8(3) of this bylaw; (10) brewery, distillery or meadery subject to sections 1021.7(4) and 1021.8(4) of

this bylaw; (11) agritourism excluding tourist accommodations except as permitted under

section 1021.5 of this bylaw; (12) food and beverage service lounge auxiliary to a brewery, cidery, distillery,

meadery or winery subject to section 1021.7(3) of this bylaw; (13) home occupation subject to Part 502(10) of this bylaw; (14) bed and breakfast subject to Part 502(11) and section 1021.5(2)(c) of this

bylaw; (15) kennel only in Electoral Areas E and F.

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Additional Permitted Uses 1021.2 On a parcel exceeding 1 hectare the additional permitted uses are:

(1) (a) one manufactured home, up to 9 metres wide, for housing:

(i) the parcel owner’s immediate family; (ii) farm workers;

or (b) a second single family dwelling, where authorized by the Agricultural

Land Commission in response to a non-farm use application.

(2) Subject to section 1021.6(1) of this bylaw, one auxiliary dwelling unit may be located within:

(a) a single family dwelling; or (b) where there is no second single family dwelling in the form of a

manufactured home on a parcel, above an existing single-storey agricultural building subject to section 502(8) of this bylaw.

(3) horse riding, training or boarding facility subject to section 1021.8(2) of this

bylaw. 1021.3 On a parcel equal to or exceeding 8 hectares the additional permitted use is:

(1) marihuana production facility.

Site Specific Uses

1021.4 (1) A garden supply centre is permitted on Lot 17, District Lot 682, Plan 13714.

(2) An additional dwelling to create a duplex is permitted on Lot B, Block H, District Lot 903, Plan 1866 in place of a second single family dwelling.

(3) Despite Sections 1021.2 and 1021.6 only one single family dwelling is permitted

on:

(a) Lot 12, Block E, District Lot 905, Plan EPP47776;

(b) Lot 13, Block E, District Lot 905, Plan EPP47776.

Despite section 1021.10(1) each single family dwelling on the two lots described within this section will have a ground floor area not exceeding 170 square metres and a total floor area not exceeding 280 square metres.

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Temporary Uses

1021.5 (1) The AG zone is designated as a temporary use permit area for the purpose of permitting temporary agritourism campgrounds auxiliary to agriculture or a farm operation in Electoral Areas B, D and E.

(2) A campground approved under a temporary use permit under this section shall:

(a) be situated on a parcel having an area of at least 2 hectares and classified

for property tax assessment purposes as a farm; (b) not exceed 5% of the parcel area; (c) not exceed 10 campsites, except that where a bed and breakfast is situated

on the same parcel the combined number of bed and breakfast guest rooms plus campsites shall not exceed 10;

(d) be either connected to a community sewer facility or have on-site sewage disposal facilities in place that are in accordance with current regulations pursuant to the Health Act.

Number and Size of Dwellings 1021.6 (1) Subject to sections 1021.2(1) and 1021.2(2) of this bylaw no more than three

dwellings shall be located on a parcel such that there are no more than two single family dwellings and one auxiliary dwelling unit.

(2) Despite section 1021.10(1) of this bylaw, the floor area of a single family

dwelling shall not exceed 350 m².

Areas of Agricultural Buildings, Structures and Uses

1021.7 (1) The parcel coverage of all buildings and structures used as part of a park,

including biodiversity conservation, passive recreation, heritage, wildlife and scenery viewing, shall not exceed 100 m².

(2) Agricultural product sales are permitted auxiliary to a farm if:

(a) all of the farm product offered for sale is produced on the farm on which the

retail sales are taking place, or

(b) the total sales area, both indoors and outdoors, for all agricultural products does not exceed 300 m² and if at least 50% of that sales area is limited to the sale of farm products produced (i) on the same farm; or (ii) by an association, as defined by the Cooperative Association Act, to

which the owner of the farm on which the agricultural product sales take place belongs.

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(3) A food and beverage service lounge auxiliary to a brewery, cidery, distillery, meadery or winery: (a) shall neither exceed:

(i) a floor area of 100 m²; (ii) an indoor seating capacity of 30; nor (iii) an outdoor area of 50 m².

(b) may serve alcoholic beverages other than produced on the same farm,

provided that the beverages are sold:

(i) as single servings for immediate consumption within an area conforming to subsection 3(a); or

(ii) in a special event area operated in accordance with a special event endorsement issued under the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulation.

(4) A, brewery, cidery, creamery, distillery, meadery or winery may include:

(a) preparing and storing their processed products; (b) a retail sales area subject to section 1021.7(2) of this bylaw; (c) on-site tours.

(5) The parcel coverage of all buildings, structures used solely for farm education

and research shall not exceed 100 m². Conditions of Use

1021.8 (1) At least 50% of animals slaughtered and farm product processed,

packaged or stored by an animal slaughter or processing facility shall be reared and produced on the same farm.

(2) A horse riding, training or boarding facility shall not contain more than 3 horse

stalls per hectare to a maximum of 40 horse stalls per parcel.

(3) A winery or cidery shall have: (a) at least 50% of the farm products used in wine or cider products produced

on the same farm, or (b) a land area more than 2 hectares, and

unless otherwise authorized by the Agricultural Land Commission, at least 50% of the total farm product for processing supplied by a British Columbia farm under a minimum three-year contract.

(4) A brewery, creamery, distillery or meadery must have at least 50% of the farm

products used in producing beer, creamery products, distilled spirits or mead produced on the same farm.

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Siting 1021.9 (1) Except as otherwise provided for in this section, no building or structure shall be sited within:

(a) 5 metres of a front or rear parcel line; (b) 1.5 metres of a side parcel line, except where the side parcel line abuts a

highway, in which case the minimum setback to side parcel line shall be 4.5 metres.

(2) Agricultural and farming activities, uses, buildings and structures shall be sited a

minimum distance from a parcel line, as follows:

use of land, building or structure

parcel line setback

abutting a highway or ALR

all other

apiary beehives 5 metres to front

1.5 metres to abutting ALR

1.5 metres

agricultural buildings, structures, or outdoor storage areas, except as otherwise specified under this section.

5 metres 5 metres

agricultural buildings, structures, or outdoor storage areas having confined livestock areas including up to 1 AU of swine.

10 metres 15 metres

agricultural buildings, structures, or outdoor storage areas having confined livestock areas including more than 1 AU of swine.

25 metres 30 metres

animal slaughter or processing i. Domestic Consumption ii. Commercial

5 metres 5 metres

5 metres

30 metres

food and beverage service lounge 10 metres 15 metres

greenhouse containing no artificial lighting 5 metres 5 metres

greenhouse containing artificial lighting 15 metres 15 metres

kennel, including outdoor runs 10 metres 15 metres

agricultural product sales except in the form of an open air stand

5 metres 5 metres

agricultural product sales in the form of an open air stand

1.5 metres 5 metres

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agritourism campground (where permitted) 25 metres 30 metres

agricultural waste storage facility 5 metres 10 metres

chemical storage structure 10 metres 10 metres

marihuana production facility 60 metres 60 metres

mushroom growing medium preparation and storage

5 metres 10 metres

soilless medium preparation 10 metres 15 metres

soilless medium storage 5 metres 7.5 metres

(3) Agricultural and farm activities, uses, buildings and structures shall be situated

a minimum distance from the natural boundary of a watercourse or waterbody, as follows:

use, building or structure watercourse / waterbody setback confined livestock area containing 10 or

fewer AUs animal slaughter or processing agricultural waste storage facility mushroom barn composting or compost storage chemical storage structure wood waste storage

15 metres

confined livestock area containing more than 10 AUs

seasonal feeding areas field storage of agricultural solid waste

30 metres

Parcel Coverage

1021.10 Parcel coverage shall not exceed 15%, except:

(1) residential buildings and structures, including those auxiliary to a residential use, shall not exceed a parcel coverage of 10%;

(2) greenhouse parcel coverage, exclusive of all other parcel coverage, shall not exceed 50%.

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PART C – ADOPTION

READ A FIRST TIME this 9th DAY OF APRIL, 2015

READ A SECOND TIME, as amended, this 8th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2015

READ A SECOND TIME, as amended, this 14th DAY OF JANUARY, 2016

READ A SECOND TIME, as amended, this 24th DAY OF MARCH, 2016

PUBLIC HEARING held pursuant to LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT this 12th DAY OF APRIL, 2016

READ A SECOND TIME, as amended, this 9th DAY OF JUNE, 2016

PUBLIC HEARING held pursuant to LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT this 29th DAY OF JUNE, 2016

READ A THIRD TIME this DAY OF

APPROVED PURSUANT TO Section 52 of the TRANSPORTATION ACT this DAY OF

ADOPTED this DAY OF

___________________________ Corporate Officer ___________________________ Chair

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