Denman trustees approve housing bylaws and request enforcement report
The Local Trust Committee adopts amendments tied to the Denman Housing Association project and asks for an in-camera report on unlawful dwellings.
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The Denman Island Local Trust Committee adopts bylaws connected to the Denman Housing Association project, including amendments reserving up to five housing units for seniors. [1] The committee also accepts a covenant under section 219 of the Land Title Act. [1]
The committee requests an in-camera report on unlawful dwellings on Denman Island from the Bylaw Compliance & Enforcement Manager for its next meeting. [1] Bylaw Compliance & Enforcement Manager Warren Dingman says the Islands Trust does not have the authority to evict. [1]
The committee adopts a standing resolution affirming its commitment to the human right to housing as laid out by the United Nations Declaration of the Human Right to Adequate Housing. [1]
The committee also votes to advertise for expressions of interest for a special Advisory Planning Commission focused on the current Housing Review. [1] Staff says an Official Community Plan review is typically a multi-year process, while a rezoning application might take a minimum of 12-18 months once complete. [1]
The meeting takes place on February 7, 2023, at the Denman Activity Centre, with approximately twenty-five members of the public present. [1] The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 12:30 pm at the Denman Activity Centre. [1]
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Denman Island Local Trust Committee Minutes — February 7, 2023
that the Denman Island Local Trust Committee Bylaw No. 243 cited as “Denman Island Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 243, 2021” be adopted as amended.
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