Zoning Amendment No. PL2026-038

The RDN is currently looking for your input on zoning amendment application PL2026-038.

637, 645, 571 & 575 Cowland Road, Electoral Area H

The RDN has received a zoning amendment application for a parcel located at 637, 645, 571 and 575 Cowland Road in Electoral Area H. The applicant proposes to rezone the subject property from Rural Residential 2 Zone (RR2) Subdivision District 'A' to sub-zone Rural Residential 1.6 (RR1.6) Subdivision District 'D' to reduce the minimum parcel size from 20.0 hectares to 2.0 hectares to facilitate a two-lot subdivision under the “Regional District of Nanaimo Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, 2024”.

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:

  • Provide your input by participating in the questionnaire by 4:30 p.m. on November 28, 2026 - click the Application Input tab below
  • Check out our Document Library which includes the site plan and supporting studies
  • Check the status of the application and next steps under Process
  • Register to provide your comments
  • Send us your questions and we will provide an answer for all to see in the Q&A tab
  • See the latest project updates in the What's New tab as the project moves forward
  • Connect with our team by email. See our contact info in Who's Listening

To view the subject property on RDN Map, click here.


637, 645, 571 & 575 Cowland Road, Electoral Area H

The RDN has received a zoning amendment application for a parcel located at 637, 645, 571 and 575 Cowland Road in Electoral Area H. The applicant proposes to rezone the subject property from Rural Residential 2 Zone (RR2) Subdivision District 'A' to sub-zone Rural Residential 1.6 (RR1.6) Subdivision District 'D' to reduce the minimum parcel size from 20.0 hectares to 2.0 hectares to facilitate a two-lot subdivision under the “Regional District of Nanaimo Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, 2024”.

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:

  • Provide your input by participating in the questionnaire by 4:30 p.m. on November 28, 2026 - click the Application Input tab below
  • Check out our Document Library which includes the site plan and supporting studies
  • Check the status of the application and next steps under Process
  • Register to provide your comments
  • Send us your questions and we will provide an answer for all to see in the Q&A tab
  • See the latest project updates in the What's New tab as the project moves forward
  • Connect with our team by email. See our contact info in Who's Listening

To view the subject property on RDN Map, click here.


  • Application Input

    The RDN is seeking community input on this application through the use of an online form. Please take a few moments to share your thoughts on this application by completing this form. The information gathered will be considered by the RDN Board of Directors and will help inform the decision-making process.

    This form will be available until 4:30 p.m. on November 28, 2026.

    Before You Participate 

    • The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) collects the information you provide under sections 26(c) and 26(e) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) to support public engagement and consultation activities. If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information, please contact the RDN Privacy Officer at PrivacyOffice@rdn.bc.ca or call 250-390-4111. 

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    • Do not include personal information about yourself or others in written responses. 


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Page last updated: 27 Oct 2026, 10:58 AM