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.
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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 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.
Your participation in providing this input is voluntary. If you decide to participate in this survey, you may withdraw at any time.
The personal information you provide is collected by the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) under sections 26(c) and 26(e) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) for the purposes of engaging and consulting with the public. The RDN is using a Bang the Table engagement platform that stores the information in Canada. However, Bang the Table staff are located in the US and may access your user profile information to provide assistance at your request.
Some of the questions allow for responses using open-text fields. To protect your privacy and the privacy of others, please do not include any information that could identify you or another person. Identifying information could include a person’s name, address, email or phone number. Any personal information that is inadvertently included in the open-text responses will be deleted once the results of the survey are compiled.
If you have any questions about the application, please contact Kristy Marks at kmarks@rdn.bc.caor by calling 250-390-6510.
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.
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
this is an upcoming stage for Zoning Amendment Application No. PL2025-034
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
this is an upcoming stage for Zoning Amendment Application No. PL2025-034
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
this is an upcoming stage for Zoning Amendment Application No. PL2025-034
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
this is an upcoming stage for Zoning Amendment Application No. PL2025-034
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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