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Trust committee advances Denman Green bylaws for referral

The Denman Island Local Trust Committee gave first readings to two proposed bylaws for the Denman Housing Association project.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2019-12-05 · compiled 2026-10-01

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The Denman Island Local Trust Committee gave first readings to proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan and Land Use Bylaw for the Denman Housing Association application at its November 7 meeting.^[1]

The minutes say the association had provided new information about a backup water supply for Denman Green. The planned rainwater system’s backup had been intended to use a Comox Valley Regional District bulk-water delivery system on Denman, but that option was uncertain; off-island bulk water had also been investigated.^[1]

The committee voted to refer the proposed bylaws to First Nations, local governments and agencies for comment. The minutes record the first readings and referral, not a final decision on the application.^[1]

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