Planning & Land Use Committee

Meeting Schedule
Quarterly
Terms of Reference

The purpose of the Committee is to bring a community lens to decision making and facilitate greater collaboration and exchange of ideas between Council and the public to provide recommendations to Council on matters related to land use, development, and community planning.

The Committee shall provide advice and make recommendations to Council on the following:

  • Amendments to the Official Community Plan including related policies and procedures.
  • Amendments to the Land Use Bylaw including rezoning and development variance permit applications.
  • Temporary Use Permits.
  • Community planning and development matters as requested by Council.

The Terms of Reference will guide the Committee in their role to advise Council,

Committee Membership:

  • Five (5) community members
    • James Parry
    • Kathleen Doney
    • Michael Holm
    • Trina Gendall
    • Catriona Murray
  • Two (2) members of Council, one of which will serve as Chair.
    • Councillor Ward (Chair)
    • Councillor Jantzen

Resources:

  • Staff liaison and resources (non-voting members) shall include:
  • Senior Member of Development Services Department (1);
  • Senior Member of Community Planning Department (1);
  • Corporate Services Recording Secretary (1)

Meeting Schedule

  • The Committee shall meet at 6:30 PM on the first Monday of each month.
  • All meetings shall take place at Colwood City Hall, 3300 Wishart Road, or at other locations specified in the “Notice of Meeting” and livestreamed to the city’s website.