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Letters differ over proposed Denman enforcement bylaw

Two residents raised objections at a June meeting, while the Local Trust Committee advanced the bylaw and described safeguards for housing concerns.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2019-06-27 · compiled 2026-10-01

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At the June 6 Denman Local Trust Committee meeting, members of the public objected to further consideration of the proposed Bylaw Enforcement Notification bylaw before an Official Community Plan review and called for a public hearing, according to the minutes.^[1]

The minutes record that the committee gave the bylaw first, second and third readings and forwarded it to the Islands Trust Executive Committee for approval.^[1] They also say staff proposed a standing resolution addressing concerns about unintended displacement of vulnerable individuals and households.^[1]

The minutes record that Wesley Ritter opposed adoption of the proposed Meeting Procedures Bylaw at that meeting.^[1] Trustees said community input had been received and considered, and that features had been included to address housing concerns.^[1]

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