Aug 10, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardCity of Port Alberni Public Hearing Minutes
The public hearing focused on the review of the proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 5155, 2026. Key discussions included inquiries and concerns regarding the implementation of the BC Energy Step Code, housing affordability, future infrastructure costs, land-use designations for specific areas such as the Maquinna Trails and the Gateway development, building height restrictions, and the rationalization of parking requirements in uptown zones. Staff provided clarifications on the planning process, the distinction between high-level policy documents and specific capital budgetary planning, and confirmed the alignment of various development projects with the proposed bylaw.