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Denman Green rezoning remains under review

The Local Trust Committee discussed the affordable-housing application and outstanding process steps at its July meeting.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2020-07-23 · compiled 2026-10-01

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The Denman Island Local Trust Committee discussed the Denman Community Land Trust Association’s rezoning application at its July 7 meeting, with staff reporting that work was proceeding on a housing agreement requiring Agricultural Land Commission approval.^[1]

Staff said they were preparing options for referral responses and zone regulations requested at the committee’s May meeting.^[1]

The minutes record that the applicant’s submission asked the committee to reconsider drafting a covenant, accept a three-metre setback and clarify requirements with the applicant.^[1]

Trustees said their goal was to work with the applicant’s proposed setbacks and that they wanted to see the project move forward; they also urged the association to continue the process.^[1]

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