Saturna committee starts minor bylaw review

The committee endorsed a project charter for amendments to land-use bylaws and directed staff to begin work, with trailer, RV and tiny-home rules among the topics raised.

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The Saturna Island Local Trust Committee endorsed a project charter for minor land-use bylaw amendments and directed staff to begin the project, with a planner expected to return with more details on proposed changes.[1]

During discussion, trustees raised possible changes involving trailers, recreational vehicles and tiny homes, including clarifying definitions and considering septic-system requirements; staff said those topics could be added to the list of potential amendments for the committee to consider at a later meeting.[1]

The staff report described the project as minor, with a small budget for fixed costs including a public hearing and consultation expenses, and a goal of completion before the end of the term.[1]

The committee also agreed that three official community plan bylaws would be adopted by resolution without meeting after the minister’s approval was received.[1]

Sources

  1. Saturna Island Local Trust Committee regular meeting minutes, July 22, 2021
    Saturna Island Local Trust Committee Regular Business Meeting Minutes May 20, 2021 ADOPTED Page 1 of 6

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