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Lot 7, Balsam Road
The Regional District of Nanaimo has received an application from Seward Development Inc. on behalf of N&T properties Ltd for a property legally described as Lot 7, Section 12, Range 7, Cranberry District, Plan 27070. The proposal is to rezone the subject property to permit the use of land for the storage and distribution of steel shipping containers and the storage of property and goods within the shipping containers.
The subject property is currently zoned Industrial 1 (IN1) which permits light industry and heavy equipment display. Light industry permits 'warehousing' within a building, however does not permit the use of land for outdoor storage or storage of goods within moveable containers. Shipping containers are not considered buildings or structures as they are not constructed or erected on the land, and therefore could not currently be stored outside or used for storage. The existing permitted uses in the Industrial 1 zone (under Document Library) are defined as the following:
Light industry means the wholesale, warehousing, testing, service, repair or maintenance of an article, substance, material, fabric or compound; and includes artisan and manufacturing shop, having a gross floor area not exceeding 200 m2 , and retail sales accessory to the principal use; and
Heavy equipment display means the use of land, buildings or structures for the display, sale or rental of mobile homes, industrial vehicles and machinery, and includes outdoor sales, and includes accessory servicing of such equipment
The proposed amendment to zoning will permit the outdoor storage of shipping containers and use of shipping containers for storage of materials. A conceptual site plan demonstrating the use can be viewed in the document library.
This is in your community and we want to hear your thoughts on this proposal. A few ways you can learn more and share your thoughts are by:
Check out our Document Library which includes the site plan and supporting studies
To see the status of the application and next steps visit our Process
Be sure to Register to provide your input
Share your thoughts on the application in the Application Input tab below
Submit your questions and we will provide an answer for all to see in the Ask a Question tab below
Project updates will be shared in the What's New tab as the project moves forward
Connect with our team by email or phone - see our contact info in Who's Listening
Lot 7, Balsam Road
The Regional District of Nanaimo has received an application from Seward Development Inc. on behalf of N&T properties Ltd for a property legally described as Lot 7, Section 12, Range 7, Cranberry District, Plan 27070. The proposal is to rezone the subject property to permit the use of land for the storage and distribution of steel shipping containers and the storage of property and goods within the shipping containers.
The subject property is currently zoned Industrial 1 (IN1) which permits light industry and heavy equipment display. Light industry permits 'warehousing' within a building, however does not permit the use of land for outdoor storage or storage of goods within moveable containers. Shipping containers are not considered buildings or structures as they are not constructed or erected on the land, and therefore could not currently be stored outside or used for storage. The existing permitted uses in the Industrial 1 zone (under Document Library) are defined as the following:
Light industry means the wholesale, warehousing, testing, service, repair or maintenance of an article, substance, material, fabric or compound; and includes artisan and manufacturing shop, having a gross floor area not exceeding 200 m2 , and retail sales accessory to the principal use; and
Heavy equipment display means the use of land, buildings or structures for the display, sale or rental of mobile homes, industrial vehicles and machinery, and includes outdoor sales, and includes accessory servicing of such equipment
The proposed amendment to zoning will permit the outdoor storage of shipping containers and use of shipping containers for storage of materials. A conceptual site plan demonstrating the use can be viewed in the document library.
This is in your community and we want to hear your thoughts on this proposal. A few ways you can learn more and share your thoughts are by:
Check out our Document Library which includes the site plan and supporting studies
To see the status of the application and next steps visit our Process
Be sure to Register to provide your input
Share your thoughts on the application in the Application Input tab below
Submit your questions and we will provide an answer for all to see in the Ask a Question tab below
Project updates will be shared in the What's New tab as the project moves forward
Connect with our team by email or phone - see our contact info in Who's Listening
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinEmail this link
To provide enhanced opportunities for public feedback on the proposed zoning amendment, you are invited to use this online to ask questions or to make comments on the proposal. Feel free to also contact us by email at planning@rdn.bc.ca or phone 250-390-6510 to provide comments or to discuss the application. The deadline for public feedback is 4:30 p.m. on January 20, 2023.
Development Application No. PL2022-117 has finished this stage
The application has been received and we are inviting public comments and contributions until January 20, 2023.
Under Review
Development Application No. PL2022-117 is currently at this stage
The project team will analyze the public input and prepare a report to the Electoral Area Services Committee and Regional Board.
Board Consideration - 1st and 2nd Reading
this is an upcoming stage for Development Application No. PL2022-117
The amendment bylaw to be considered for 1st and 2nd reading.
Public Hearing
this is an upcoming stage for Development Application No. PL2022-117
If the amendment bylaw receives 1st and 2nd reading, a public hearing may be scheduled. In accordance with Section 464 (2) of the Local Government Act, the Board may choose to not hold a public hearing if there is an official community plan (OCP) in effect for the area subject to the zoning bylaw and the bylaw is consistent with the OCP. If a public hearing is not held, the RDN will provide notice prior to the bylaw receiving first reading.
Board Consideration - 3rd Reading
this is an upcoming stage for Development Application No. PL2022-117
Following the public hearing (if held), the next step in the bylaw adoption process is the consideration of 3rd reading.
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Approval of the Bylaw
this is an upcoming stage for Development Application No. PL2022-117
Prior to bylaw adoption, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure must approve the bylaw as the amendment is within 800 metres of an intersection on a controlled access highway.
Completion of Conditions of Approval
this is an upcoming stage for Development Application No. PL2022-117
At this stage, the applicant must complete all conditions of approval prior to the consideration of the bylaw for adoption.
Adoption of the Bylaw
this is an upcoming stage for Development Application No. PL2022-117
Once the conditions of approval have been satisfied, the Board may consider the amendment bylaw for adoption.
