Notice of a Public Hearing

Application No. PL2016-108
Midora/Virostko Road
Electoral Area 'C'

Pursuant to Sections 464, 465 and 466 of the Local Government Act we advise you that a public hearing will be held Tuesday, March 7th 2017 at 6:00 pm at Extension Community Hall located at 2140 Ryder Street, Nanaimo concerning the proposed “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.406, 2017” and the Zoning Amendment Application affecting the property located at Midora Road and Virostko Road in Electoral Area 'C', legally described as Parcel Z, Midora Road and Virostko Road, Electoral Area 'C', legally described as Parcel Z (DD K83923) Section 13, Range 1 and Sections 12 and 13, Range 2, Cranberry District, Except That Part In Plan VIP86100 (see location map below).

What is the Zoning Amendment about?

The applicant proposes to rezone a portion of the subject property lying within the Village Centres land use designation from CD 19 (comprehensive Development 19) to RS2 J (Residential 2 Subdivision District J) in order to facilitate a subdivision of the subject property from the parent property (see map below). The permitted uses in the RS2 Zone are dwelling unit, secondary suite and home-based business.

Where can I get more information?

A copy of the proposed bylaw and relevant documents may be inspected at the hearing or prior to the hearing until March 7, 2017 at the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) office located at 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo. Please contact the Planning Department Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with extended business hours until 5:30 on Wednesdays.

The public hearing for this bylaw will be chaired by Director Maureen Young or her alternate as a delegate of the Board. All persons who consider their interest in their property to be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person or by written submission at the public hearing. Written submissions can also be provided in advance of the public hearing and must be received at the RDN office by 4:30 pm March 6, 2017 to ensure their inclusion in the public record.

Planning Department

6300 Hammond Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2
PHONE: 250-390-6510 or 250-954-3798 or toll free in BC 1-877-607-4111
FAX: 250-390-7511
EMAIL: planning [at] rdn.bc.ca (planning[at]rdn[dot]bc[dot]ca)