Development Application No. PL2021-143

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The RDN is currently looking for your input on application PL2020-095.

2414 Island Highway East

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) has received a request for a resolution for a proposed Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Store Licence. The applicant intends to establish a provincially licensed store within an existing building on property located at 2414 Island Highway East. The subject property is currently zoned Commercial 5 (CM5) in "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500, 1987" (Bylaw 500).

The legal sale of cannabis is considered a retail use and is permitted as a 'Tourist Store' the CM5 zoning that applies to the property (see Document Library). In order to proceed with the Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Store, the applicant has requested a resolution of support from the Regional Board to be provided to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch as part of the ongoing application process with the Province.

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:

  • Checking out our Document Library which includes the site plan and supporting studies
  • To check the status of the application and next steps see our Process
  • Visit the FAQ and Important Links for more information
  • Be sure to Register to provide your comments.
  • If you want to share your thoughts or discuss with other registered participants visit the Application Input tab below
  • Send us your questions and we will provide an answer for all to see in the Q & A tab
  • We will share 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


2414 Island Highway East

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) has received a request for a resolution for a proposed Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Store Licence. The applicant intends to establish a provincially licensed store within an existing building on property located at 2414 Island Highway East. The subject property is currently zoned Commercial 5 (CM5) in "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500, 1987" (Bylaw 500).

The legal sale of cannabis is considered a retail use and is permitted as a 'Tourist Store' the CM5 zoning that applies to the property (see Document Library). In order to proceed with the Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Store, the applicant has requested a resolution of support from the Regional Board to be provided to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch as part of the ongoing application process with the Province.

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:

  • Checking out our Document Library which includes the site plan and supporting studies
  • To check the status of the application and next steps see our Process
  • Visit the FAQ and Important Links for more information
  • Be sure to Register to provide your comments.
  • If you want to share your thoughts or discuss with other registered participants visit the Application Input tab below
  • Send us your questions and we will provide an answer for all to see in the Q & A tab
  • We will share 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


  • The RDN is looking for feedback on a non-medical cannabis retail store application

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    The Provincial license requires a resolution from local government. Public feedback on this application will be presented to the RDN Board for consideration of a resolution which will be forwarded to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch. A virtual public meeting for the application will be held on Monday March 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. For other opportunities to provide input, check the start a discussion tab on this website to provide your comments in a public forum.

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