Public Hearing: April 30

Date & Time: April 30, 2025 (4:00pm - 5:00pm)

Category: Public Meetings or Hearings (See all events in this category)

Bylaw to regulate short-term rental accommodations

The City of Courtenay is proposing to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, 2007 to permit and regulate the use of short-term rentals in Courtenay. The proposed amendments apply throughout the city.

Zoning – Amendment Bylaw No. 3134, 2025 (short-term rental accommodation)

On April 2, 2025, Council approved first and second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3134, 2025 to amend Courtenay’s Zoning Bylaw.

In general terms, the proposed changes would:

  • Permit short-term rental accommodation in single residential dwellings, accessory dwelling units and secondary suites.
  • Limit short-term rentals to one per parcel, operated by the owner whose principal residence is on the parcel.
  • Allow a maximum of three bedrooms and up to six guests per short-term rental.
  • Require one off-street parking stall and a business licence.
  • Prohibit operation in combination with bed and breakfast accommodation or day care uses.

The bylaw also introduces definitions for bed and breakfast accommodation, principal residence and short-term rental accommodation. It includes a business licence requirement for bed and breakfast accommodation.

To learn more, visit the project page on Engage Comox Valley.

Bylaws to amend development permit areas for small-scale, multi-unit housing

The City of Courtenay is proposing to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3070, 2022 and Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, 2007 to update the existing form and character development permit areas (DPA-1 and DPA-2) to align with Bill 44 – Housing Statutes Amendment Act to support new housing development. The proposed amendments apply throughout the city.

Official Community Plan – Amendment Bylaw No. 3177, 2025 (form and character development permit area, SSMUH)

On April 2, 2025, Council approved first and second reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3177, 2025 to amend Courtenay’s Official Community Plan.

In general terms, the purpose is to:

  • Exempt single dwellings, accessory dwellings and duplexes.
  • Change DPA-1 to apply to five or more dwelling units.
  • Change DPA-2 to apply to three to four dwelling units and correct applicable sections regarding purpose and density to comply with sections 457.1 and 488 of the Local Government Act.

Zoning – Amendment Bylaw No. 3176, 2025 (form and character development permit area, SSMUH)

On April 2, 2025, Council approved first and second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3176, 2025 to amend Courtenay’s Zoning Bylaw.

In general terms, the purpose is to:

  • Incorporate the changes in OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3177, 2025.
  • Update sections on site planning, public realm, streetscape, building design, landscaping and identified neighbourhoods, and remove requirements for bareland stratas to provide more flexibility in building design.

To learn more, visit the project page on Engage Comox Valley.

View draft bylaws

The draft bylaws are available to view online.

They can also be viewed in person at Courtenay City Hall, 830 Cliffe Avenue, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday, April 14 to Wednesday, April 30 (except holidays).

How to participate in the public hearing

In person
At the CVRD’s Civic Room
770 Harmston Avenue, Courtenay

Live by Zoom webinar
Visit the Council meetings page for the meeting link.

Live by phone conference
Toll-free: 1-855-703-8985
Meeting ID: 468 602 3692#

Watch online
Streamed live on the City of Courtenay's YouTube channel

Submit written comments
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The deadline for written submissions is 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30. Submissions should include the writer’s name and address, which will become part of the public record.

For more information on public hearing procedures, visit the public hearings page.

This notice is pursuant to sections 464 and 466 of the Local Government Act.
Adriana Proton – Corporate Officer