Print ad: Notice of proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 3203, 2026 – Comox Valley Record, March 11, 2026
To repeal and replace Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, 2007
Council will consider 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings of this bylaw at the March 25,
2026, regular Council meeting. In accordance with Section 94(2) of the
Community Charter, the City has adopted the Public Notice Bylaw 3210
(2026), and this notification is in accordance with the Public Notice Bylaw.
A public hearing is not required for administrative changes to a zoning bylaw
where land use on specific properties and density are not being altered and
the amendment conforms to the Official Community Plan (OCP). This is a text
amendment that applies to the Zoning Bylaw, covering the entire city, that
does not change density or uses.
The primary purpose of the bylaw amendment is to conform to provincial
legislation, specifically Bill 25, which ensures all local governments meet the
small-scale, multi-unit housing requirements allowing more diverse forms of
housing. The goal is to remove barriers to prevent local governments from
excluding zones where small-scale, multi-unit housing should be allowed.
This has been achieved in the proposed Zoning Bylaw by allowing secondary
suites and accessory dwelling units in all zones that allow single detached
and duplex dwelling units.
Other changes proposed include:
- Modifications to bicycle parking and numbers of stalls required.
- Consolidation of the CD-1 zone to reflect the upcoming OCP Amendments
and conform to provincial legislation. - Consolidation of the CD-7 zone (7A, 7B, 7C) to reflect provincial legislation.
- Consolidation of the CD-19 zone (19A, 19B, 19C) zone to reflect the OCP
- Amendments and conform to provincial legislation.
- Adding a new Multiple Use Six zone.
- Adding definitions of uses for clarity.
There are no in-person or online speaking opportunities for the proposed
bylaw amendment.
Get more information
The bylaw is available for viewing at Courtenay City Hall (830 Cliffe Ave.), Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays), March 18–27, 2026. It is also available to view online:
Staff report and bylaws are posted before meetings on the Council meetings page.
Council meeting
Watch the meeting in person or online,or submit written comments in advance.
In person
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 4 p.m.
CVRD’s Civic Room
770 Harmston Ave., Courtenay
Watch online
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 4 p.m.
Streamed live on the City of Courtenay'sYouTube channel
Submit written comments
Email: planning@courtenay.ca
Mail: Development Services
830 Cliffe Ave.Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2J7
The deadline for written comments is Wednesday,March 25, 2026, at 1 p.m.
This notice is pursuant to sections 464 and 467 of the Local Government Act
Adriana Proton, Corporate Officer