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Denman housing review weighs changes to dwelling rules

Trustees discussed options for housing-related changes to Denman’s land-use rules at a special meeting in February.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2024-03-28 · compiled 2026-10-01

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Denman Island trustees reviewed options for housing-related changes to the Official Community Plan and Land Use Bylaw at a special meeting on Feb. 20, according to adopted minutes. The meeting was described as an information-gathering session, with public input expected at a future in-person meeting on Denman.^[1]

The options discussed included allowing accessory dwelling units in more zones, removing the temporary-use-permit requirement for them, and eliminating the density bank. The minutes record trustee support for those options, with conditions noted for some proposals.^[1]

On vacation rentals, the minutes say a bylaw-compliance report was forthcoming and trustees would consider a decision after receiving the analysis. The meeting minutes do not record a final decision on that issue.^[1]

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