The Sidney Community Association & Radio Sidney hosted a panel discussion regarding the recent Provincial housing legislation. The objective of the legislation is to reduce process delays in order to assist communities in meeting their housing needs. However, it raises questions about how the legislation will impact Sidney neighbourhoods.
Most significant for Sidney, is Bill 44 which will require that as of June 30, 2024, the Land Use Bylaw be amended in single family zones to:
• Permit secondary suites or accessory dwelling units (Note: These are currently permitted in some single family zones)
• Three dwelling units on lots with an area of less than 280 m2
• Four dwelling units on lots with an area of more than 280 m2
Legislation is already in place that no longer allows a public hearing for a residential development that is consistent with the Official Community Plan.
If you are interested in listening to the entire panel discussion it is available on Radio Sidney – Peninsula Affairs.
What Matters To You
The Sidney Community Association conducted a poll through our Facebook page and at a membership event on January 28, 2024 about what matters to you. Top priorities were community engagement and downtown character. If you are interested in knowing more see attached letter to Sidney Council.
Sidney Draft Active Transportation Plan
AN SCA EVENT
Sunday, February 19, 2 pm
Shoal Centre
10030 Resthaven Dr.
The Town of Sidney is asking for public response to the draft Active Transportation Plan. Come and listen to a presentation, discuss and share your thoughts on this issue The SCA will then present those ideas to your Town Council.
What is an Active Transportation Plan?
The Plan will include directions and actions to make our streets convenient and accessible for walking, cycling and those that use mobility aids.
What makes a great street?
Presentation by Brad Dellebuur, former Assistant Director – Transportation, City of Victoria.
What matters to you?
An opportunity to provide your thoughts on Sidney’s draft Active Transportation Plan.
Admission:
Paid-up Sidney Community Association members – free. Non-members – $5.00 (can be credited towards membership fee). New or renewed annual memberships will be available at the door for $15 ($10 for each additional household member). Please pay by cash or cheque – the SCA isn’t set up to accept credit or debit cards.
Town of Sidney Strategic Plan
Sidney Council is about to develop their Strategic Plan for 2023. This will set the priorities for the upcoming year and also inform the upcoming budget decisions. Sidney Council has set March 7 as the date for the adoption of the Strategic Plan.
If you are interested in learning more about the Sidney Strategic Plan, the links to the staff reports that were presented at the January 9th Council meeting are provided below.