The RDN has received a zoning amendment for the property legally described as Lot 21, Block 360, Newcastle and Alberni District, Plan 37698. The subject property is currently zoned Rural Residential 2, Subdivision District B (RR2B) (see Document Library), which allows a range of rural uses including agriculture and two dwelling units on parcels greater than 2.0 hectares in area and a minimum parcel size of 8.0 hectares.
The proposal is to change the Subdivision District from B (8.0 hectare minimum parcel size) to CC (4.0 hectare minimum parcel size) to allow a proposed 2-lot subdivision.
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:
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Lot 21 Spider Lake Road
The RDN has received a zoning amendment for the property legally described as Lot 21, Block 360, Newcastle and Alberni District, Plan 37698. The subject property is currently zoned Rural Residential 2, Subdivision District B (RR2B) (see Document Library), which allows a range of rural uses including agriculture and two dwelling units on parcels greater than 2.0 hectares in area and a minimum parcel size of 8.0 hectares.
The proposal is to change the Subdivision District from B (8.0 hectare minimum parcel size) to CC (4.0 hectare minimum parcel size) to allow a proposed 2-lot subdivision.
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:
The public is invited to provide feedback and ask questions online. The deadline for public feedback is 4:30 p.m. on February 18, 2026.
Page published: 20 Jan 2026, 08:47 AM
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Public Information Stage
Zoning Amendment Application No. PL2025-034 is currently at this stage
This application has been received and we are inviting public comments and contributions until 4:30 p.m. February 18, 2026.
Under Review
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The project team will analyze the public input and prepare a report to the Electoral Area Services Committee and Regional Board.
Request to Not Hold a Public Hearing and Notify of 1st reading
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In accordance with Section 464 (2) and 467(2) of the Local Government Act, the Board may choose to not hold a public hearing if the proposed bylaw is consistent with the Official Community Plan for the area.
First Reading
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This is the report to the Board for consideration of 1st Reading. The applicants submissions are summarized to ensure all RDN policies and regulations are being meet.
The final outcomes of the consultation are documented here in this report as well. This includes a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.
Completion of Conditions of Approval
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At this stage, the applicant must complete all conditions that must be completed prior to the consideration of adoption.
Board Consideration of Adoption
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Once the conditions of approval have been satisfied, the Board may consider the amendment bylaw for adoption.
File Closed
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