Public notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 466 of the Local Government Act that a public hearing will be held electronically regarding the following bylaws:
- Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area D Zoning Bylaw No. 1350-2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1827-2024
- Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area C Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 689, 1999, Amendment Bylaw No. 1902-2025
Purpose of Bylaw No. 1827-2024
Blackcomb Snowmobile Ltd. (BSL) holds an active Crown land license of occupation for adventure tourism purposes which includes a 2,491ha tenure area in the Brandywine Creel and Callaghan Valley areas with an expiry date of December 19, 2036. The subject land is currently not zoned for uses contemplated under the Crown land license. As such, a zoning amendment application has been made as Bylaw No. 1827-2024, with the following proposed uses:
- Motorized and mechanized outdoor recreation uses including snowmobile rentals, snowmobile tours, snowmobile/snowcat transport for ski touring access, snowcat skiing, ATV/side-by-side tours and 4x4 tours.
- Non-motorized outdoor winter recreation uses including snowshoeing and dog sled tours.
- Outdoor commercial and recreational film support services.
- Trail grooming activities by mechanized machinery.
- Parking area.
- Booking Centre with cafe.
- Guest Warming Hut with tourist accommodations.
- Employee housing.
- Accessory buildings directly associated with the permitted uses, including utility station buildings, offices, washrooms/change facilities, storage buildings, vehicle maintenance shops, machinery sheds, dog kennels and geodome shelters.
Purpose of Bylaw No. 1902-2025
This is an internal amendment bylaw, focused on residential amendments to the Official Community Plan (OCP) for Electoral Area C. The following minor text amendments are proposed to policies under the Rural Residential section of the OCP to support a range of housing choices, align with other SLRD bylaws and policies, and create consistency:
- Revising the policy for permitted uses in Rural Residential areas to include allowances for multiunit residential and accessory dwelling units in some areas.
- Revising the minimum parcel size policies to allow for consideration of multiunit and duplex developments, subject to soil conditions, hazard conditions, and proof of water and wastewater disposal.
The bylaw applies to all Rural Residential designated lands in Electoral Area C.
Public Participation
A copy of the proposed bylaws and relevant background documents may be inspected at the Regional District office, 1350 Aster Street, Pemberton, BC, during office hours 8:00 am to 4:00 pm not including weekends and statutory holidays, or by requesting an electronic copy from planning@slrd.bc.ca. All persons who believe that their interest in the property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw.
- Submit Written Comments to the Board:
Written submissions must be addressed to "SLRD Board of Directors," and include your name and community of residence. Until 4:00 pm on April 30, 2025, written submissions (mail or email) will be received at the following:
Email: planning@slrd.bc.ca
Hard Copy: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Planning Department
PO Box 219, Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0
Written submissions will also be accepted on April 30, 2025 between 4:00 pm and the time when the motion to close the Public Hearing is made. During this timeframe, written comments regarding the bylaws must be submitted by email to: planning@slrd.bc.ca
Participate via Zoom:
The Public Hearing will be conducted electronically via Zoom on April 30, 2025, at 7:00 pm. Join here: https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/63310577729 or join via audio: +1 778 907 2071 Webinar ID: 633 1057 7729If you have questions, please contact planning@slrd.bc.ca to request any necessary information.