The Council of the City of Regina hereby gives notice, pursuant to section 207 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, of its intention to amend Regina Zoning Bylaw No. 9250.
The amendment is contained in the proposed Bylaw number 2010-1, and more particularly referred to below.
The proposed amendment may be inspected by any person in the Planning and Sustainability Department, City Hall, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. on Monday through Friday, all holidays excepted, and up to 4:45 p.m. on Monday, the 18th day of January, 2010.
City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. in Henry Baker Hall, Main Floor, City Hall, Regina, Saskatchewan, will consider any submissions respecting the proposed zoning amendment. Prior to Council considering the proposed zoning amendment, the City Clerk will inquire as to whether any person present wishes to be heard by Council in relation to the amendment.
All written submissions must be provided in accordance with the City of Regina’s Procedure Bylaw and received by the City Clerk at that office before 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2010.
Dated at the City of Regina, in the Province of Saskatchewan, this 2nd day of January, 2010.
Proposed Bylaw No. 2010-1
Amendment to Regina Zoning Bylaw No. 9250 – Chapter 18, Administration – Section 18C, Requirements and Procedures, Chapter 10.2, Minor Variance-Authority
Consideration is being given to amend the above-referenced section of the Zoning Bylaw, as described below:
To allow minor variance for non-compliance of:
- Yard setbacks up to 25 percent of the minimum required distances for buildings and decks;
- 10 percent of the height for a principal or accessory building;
- Eave setbacks;
- Additions to existing legally-non conforming buildings; and
- 10 percent of required parking requirements for all uses.
In addition, if written consent to the variance is received from the owners of property abutting the subject site the 20 day waiting period for the decision to come into effect will be waived. If unanimous support is not given, the 20 day decision period will remain in effect.
Reason:
The purpose of the proposed changes to the Zoning Bylaw is to make the minor variance process more efficient in seeking relief from non-compliance of zoning regulations. The proposed changes would expand the role of the Development Officer (i.e. the City’s Director of Planning and Sustainability) in rendering decision on minor planning compliance issues. The proposed changes also allow the Development Appeals Board to focus on more significant appeals cases. Further, areas built under previous zoning standards are prone to non-compliance with current zoning bylaw standards. The changes will allow more flexibility in development and encourage rehabilitation in these areas.
