Zoning Bylaw Amendment
Bylaw No. 2169
January 21, 2025, 5:30pm
Pursuant to Section 466 of the Local Government Act, we advise you that a Public Hearing has been scheduled to consider these amendments to the Zoning Bylaw. Anyone who considers their interest in property to be affected by the proposed Bylaw will be given reasonable opportunity to be heard.
Subject Properties
Bylaw No. 2169 will apply to designated single-family dwelling properties within the following zones: RU-1; R-1; R-1-A; R-2; R-2-B; or R-3.
What is the Proposal About?
If approved, Bylaw No. 2169 will amend the Zoning Bylaw to accommodate the regulations within the proposed “Town of Ladysmith Animal Control Bylaw 2024, No. 2167”, including allowing backyard poultry (female chickens and ducks) on certain single-detached dwelling residential properties and using goats for vegetation management. The proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw include:
1. New and amended definitions for ‘Backyard Poultry’, ‘Coop’, and ‘Pen’, ‘Fence’, and ‘Produce Stand’.
2. Regulations allowing the sale of ‘Backyard Poultry’ eggs.
3. Changes to regulations for ‘Accessory Buildings or Structures’ to allow ‘Coops’ and ‘Pens’.
4. Regulations allowing temporary accommodation (30 consecutive days maximum) and vehicle storage to provide shelter for a wrangler and animals, such as goats, used for vegetation management.
5. Regulations allowing the keeping of up to six ‘Backyard Poultry’ as an ‘Accessory Use’ in the RU-1, R-1, R-1-A, R-2, R-2-B, and R-3 zones outside of the ‘Backyard Poultry Exclusion Area – Schedule A of “Town of Ladysmith Animal Control Bylaw 2024, No. 2167”.
Where Can I Get More Information?
A copy of the proposed Bylaw and related information may be viewed at the Town of Ladysmith City Hall located at 410 Esplanade or the Development Services Office located at 132C Roberts Street, Ladysmith, BC, until January 21, 2025. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm, excluding statutory holidays. The Proposed Bylaw is also available at www.ladysmith.ca/publichearings.
How do I Attend the Meeting?
Anyone may attend the meeting. The meeting will be held on January 21, 2025 at the Ladysmith Seniors Centre, 630 2nd Avenue, Ladysmith, beginning at 5:30pm.
How Do I Make a Written Submission?
If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions can also be provided. If received by Noon, January 21, 2025, written submissions will be included in the Public Hearing agenda. Written submissions should be sent to Town of Ladysmith, PO Box 220, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A2 or by email to publichearings@ladysmith.ca. Written submissions can be accepted at the Public Hearing up to the close of the Public Hearing. Please be advised that the content of submissions will be made public and form a part of the public record for this hearing.
Notice Issued by the Corporate Officer.
QUESTIONS?
Questions can be directed to staff in the Town of Ladysmith Development Services Department by calling 250-245-6415 or emailing ds@ladysmith.ca
