Jason Birch

This document details the Coastal Flood Hazard Development Permit Area No. 10, presented as Map No. 9, within the framework of the Electoral Area H Official Community Plan. Its purpose is to identify and delineate areas susceptible to coastal flooding to guide development permits and manage risks. The plan aims to establish a regulatory framework for development within these hazardous zones, utilizing coastal floodplain mapping as its primary basis.

This document presents the Amended Financial Plan for the Regional District of Nanaimo for the 2026-2030 period. It details notable changes made since earlier drafts, including adjustments to operating and capital expenses, revisions to capital projects, and their impact on the tax requisition. The plan incorporates updated assessments, final parcel counts, actual financial results, and board resolutions, providing an overview of estimated general services property tax changes across various communities.

The Schooner Cove Neighbourhood Plan aims to create a vibrant, mixed-use waterfront village and community heart in Nanoose Bay, British Columbia. It focuses on developing a complete, sustaining community by designing a compact, walkable neighbourhood with mixed-use commercial and residential options, alternative transportation, green infrastructure, and conserved ecological integrity. The plan integrates an extensive network of parks, open spaces, and pedestrian pathways, while fostering economic soundness and celebrating local heritage and culture. Key initiatives include a commercial program of approximately 2325m² and up to 360 new condominium units, all supported by public waterfront access.

This document outlines development servicing standards and policies for a designated Plan Area under the Regional District of Nanaimo. It details policies for water service, emphasizing individual sources and prohibiting community systems for residential development, and sewerage treatment, primarily relying on on-site septic systems with monitoring for environmental impact and technological advancements. The plan also addresses solid waste management, focusing on efficient collection and recycling services, fire protection by supporting existing services and future expansion based on population growth, and education through coordinated planning with the School District for facilities.

This document summarizes Public Open House #3 for the Nanoose Bay Neighbourhood Planning Process by Fairwinds, focusing on The Lakes District and Schooner Cove. It details comprehensive draft Neighbourhood Plans aimed at creating a new vision for these urban growth areas. Key elements for Schooner Cove include providing a publicly accessible waterfront, establishing a mixed-use Maritime Village as a community heart, and offering diverse residential choices. For The Lakes District, the plan emphasizes integrating residential developments with natural landscape protection through a Parks Plan, a multi-modal Neighbourhood Structure, and a diverse Housing Plan. Overall, the plans promote sustainable design principles, walkable and connected neighborhoods, public park systems, and community amenities to support local services and retain Nanoose Bay's rural character, guiding implementation over the next 15-20 years.