Notice is hereby given that an electronic/telephone Public Hearing affecting 鈥淩egional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 1800, 2020鈥� (the Zoning Bylaw) will be held on Monday, April 8th, 2024 at 7:00 pm for Bylaw No. 2034, 2024.

The Zoning Bylaw is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 2034, 2024 by removing Section 25.0.1.1.g) of the Civic/Institutional Zone (P1), which lists 鈥淢ultiple Family Dwelling, with a maximum combined total of 12 Dwelling Units鈥� as a Permitted Principal Use for the Parcel legally described as Lot B, District Lot 716, Range 4, Coast District, Plan 1379 only.

This use was introduced by the former property owner in a 2014 Zoning Bylaw amendment and is no longer necessary as the property now operates as a regional park, which is owned by the Regional District.

The subject property at 2411 Hospital Road is approximately 800 m northwest of the southside Francois Lake ferry landing and legally described as Lot B, District Lot 716, Range 4, Coast District, Plan 1379. The subject property is shown outlined in black and labelled 鈥淪ubject Property鈥� on the Location Map.

Written submissions to the Public Hearing must be sent by mail to P.O. Box 820, 亚洲天堂 Lake, BC, V0J 1E0 or by e-mail to planning@rdbn.bc.ca and must be received by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako no later than Monday, April 8th, 2024 at 1:00 pm to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing.

The Public Hearing will be chaired by the Director or Alternate Director for Electoral Area B as a delegate of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation, copies of proposed Bylaw and other relevant information, including written submissions to the Public Hearing, may be inspected from March 27, 2024 through to April 8th, 2024 at the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako office and the Town of Smithers office during regular business hours, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) and online at . Please note, this Public Hearing will also serve as the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 2033, 2024 and Bylaw No. 2035, 2024.

For further information or to receive instructions regarding video conferencing or telephone participation, please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Planning Department at 250-692-3195 or toll-free at 1-800-320-3339.