Notice of Public Hearing August 17, 2026

August 5, 2026

Zoning Amendment Bylaw August 17, 2026 Notice of Public Hearing

Council Agenda Report and Proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1195, 2026

Some questions that have been asked

1 Temporary / Long-Term Permit,  The bylaw states that a temporary or long-term permit must be obtained before placing a shipping container. Could you please provide additional information regarding this permit process, including:

◦ The application requirements;

◦ The associated fees;

◦ Whether the permit expires or requires renewal; and

◦ The criteria used to approve or deny an application.

Response

Temporary Long Term Permit- The application, requirements for application and fees can be found in the building Bylaw No. 973, 2012.
1. The application can be found in Schedule “O”,
2. The fee for the application is $200,
3. The permit is based on the time indicated by the owner, and would expire or need to be renewed based on the date provided at the time of application or as agreed upon during the permitting process.
4. The criteria used to approve or deny an application would be the same as an accessory building, the building would need to meet the requirements set out in the Bylaw.

Building permits are issued by the Building Inspector. Generally an interested party would submit an application for a temporary structure long term, the application would be reviewed, the building inspector will follow up with any questions or requests for additional information they may have or need and issue a permit as appropriate.

2 Placement Requirements, the Council report references considerations related to placement; however, the proposed bylaw does not appear to include any specific placement requirements beyond the existing accessory building regulations. Is this intentional, or are additional placement standards being considered?

Response

2. Placement requirements are identified in section 3 Bullet 7.i. Which requires the shipping container to be placed on a secure level foundation. Placement requirements related to property setbacks, and setbacks related to adjacent buildings have already been included in the Zoning Bylaw in Section 4.11 and the appropriate zoning classification for each type of property.

3 Container Quality Standard,  The bylaw requires shipping containers to be of “quality grade mid or higher.” Could you please clarify:

◦ Which grading standard or classification system will be used;

◦ Who will determine whether a container meets this requirement; and

◦ What documentation, if any, property owners will be expected to provide?

Response

3. Container Quality Standard- There is no official system in BC, the District would accept a grading assessment from a reputable shipping container seller, a qualified container inspector, a qualified appraiser or Professional Engineer. If a grade is not available the Director of Engineering and Public Works or their designate would determine if the shipping container meets the requirements. General requirements would be free of rust, holes, dents, structural deformation, corrosion, leaks, and the floor to be in good condition. Property owners can provide a shipping container condition inspection report including photos of the container, or request an inspection from the Director of Engineering and Public Works.

4 Existing Shipping Containers

•  How will the proposed bylaw apply to shipping containers that are already located on residential properties if the amendment is adopted?

• Will existing containers be grandfathered, or will owners be required to bring them into compliance with the new regulations?

Response

4. Shipping containers are not currently permitted on residential property. Any shipping containers currently located on residential lots will be subject to the provisions of the updated Bylaw and owners would need to apply for a permit and bring shipping containers into compliance. No shipping containers will be grandfathered as part of this Bylaw.

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