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Denman meeting hears opposing views on proposed R4 zone

Residents at a Local Trust Committee meeting disagreed over a proposed R4 zone and its possible effects on housing proposals and the island.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2020-01-23 · compiled 2026-10-01

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Residents expressed opposing views about a proposed R4 zone at the Jan. 21 Denman Island Local Trust Committee meeting. ^[1]

Some public comments opposed creating the zone, saying a proposed three-storey maximum height could encourage development and gentrification, conflict with Denman Island’s character, increase pressure on firefighters and slow the seniors affordable-housing application. ^[1]

Other comments on the seniors project supported site-specific zoning and objected to including the project in the proposed R4 zone. ^[1]

The minutes record the comments but do not record a committee decision on the proposed zone at that meeting. ^[1]

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