Marine Zoning Update 2020-22
New marine zones and regulations have been developed for Squamish marine areas as part of Stage 2 of the overall Squamish Zoning Bylaw Update in 2020.
Overview
The intent of these municipal marine regulations is to provide for and enhance the coordination, shared use and protection of marine coastal areas within the District of Squamish. Updating and refining the District’s zoning tools is identified as an immediate priority action within the Squamish Marine Action Strategy (endorsed in 2018).
UPDATE: October 5 2022
Following the Public Hearing held on September 6, 2022, District of Squamish Council gave Third Reading to Bylaw 2771. The bylaw was approved by the BC Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure and adopted by Council on October 4, 2022.
September 6 2022 Public Hearing (#2) Information Package
- Bylaw 2771, 2020 as amended at Second Reading July 19 2022
- Bylaw 2771 Schedule A (Mapping)
- List of Additional Map Amendments included in Bylaw 2771 Schedule A
- September, 6 2022 Public Hearing Information Report (see Item 5ii)
Public Comments + Engagement Summaries (2020-2022 YTD)
Public Comments Received up to and including Public Hearing #1 (Combined to 2021-06-09)
Public Comments received @ Second Reading (2021-05-18)
Marine Zoning Engagement Log (updated to August 29 2022)
Early Engagement Summary (October 2020)
Previous Bylaw Readings (2021-22)
Second Reading July 19 2022: Final proposed Bylaw 2771 amendments were re-presented to community and Council on July 19, 2022. Council gave second reading to the bylaw, as amended.
July 19 2022 Council Agenda with proposed bylaw (as amended) and staff report (item 9.C.i)
Bylaw 2771, 2020 Schedule A (Maps)
October 2021 Bylaw Review: Following the electronic public hearing held on June 8, 2021, District of Squamish Council rescinded second reading of Bylaw 2771. Council also directed staff to bring the bylaw back for future consideration of an amended second reading based on engagement regarding the M4 Zone with the forest industry and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Engagement on Bylaw 2771 has continued through summer 2021 and a Council Committee of the Whole meeting update is scheduled for October 12, 2021.
October 12 2021 Council Agenda and Staff Report (item 4 ii).
June 8 2021 Public Hearing (#1) Information Package. The June 8 2021 Marine Zoning Public Hearing package and public submissions are available here (Agenda Item 4iii)
- Bylaw 2771, 2020
- Bylaw 2771 Schedule A (Mapping)
- List of Additional Map Amendments included in Bylaw 2771 Schedule A
- June 8, 2021 Public Hearing Powerpoint Presentation
- June 8, 2021 Public Hearing - Video
- June 8, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Second Reading Report May 18, 2021 (Item 10Bi)
May 18, 2021 Meeting Minutes (ratified June 1, 2021), and Council Video
First Reading Report March 16, 2021 (Item 9Ai)
March 16, 2021 Meeting Minutes, and Council Video
Bylaw Workshops (2020-2021)
October 13 2020 Committee of the Whole staff report (see item 5iii)
October 13 2020 Meeting Minutes, and Council Video
February 23, 2021 Bylaw 2771 Preview (see item 4ii)
February 23, 2021 Meeting Minutes, and Council Video
Past Project Updates: Second Reading of Bylaw 2771 May 18 2021
Council gave second reading to Bylaw 2771, as amended on May 18, 2021, and directed scheduling of a Public Hearing for Bylaw 2771 on June 8, 2021. A summary of additional intergovernmental and stakeholder comments was included in the Council report package linked below.
Link to May 18 2021 Special Business Meeting Council Agenda (6 p.m.)
First Reading of Marine Zoning Bylaw 2771 March 2021
Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2771, 2020 was given first reading by Council on Tuesday March 16, 2021. See links below to view the staff report summary, Bylaw 2771 and mapping:
Link to March 16 2021 Special Business Meeting Council Agenda
View High Resolution Zoning Maps: Bylaw 2771 Schedule A
Mayor's Drop-In March 6 2021
New proposed marine zoning was the theme for the Mayor's latest monthly drop-in 'Navigating the future of our Marine Environment' with Mayor Karen Elliott and Councillor Doug Race.
Draft Bylaw Preview February 2021
On February 23, 2021 a completed draft of the bylaw and consolidated mapping were presented to Council.
Link to February 23 2021 Council Committee of the Whole Agenda
Marine Zoning StoryMap: An Overview of Draft Marine Zones and Regulations
*Note ArcGIS StoryMaps work on the latest versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
Initial Draft Marine Zones October 2020
Draft marine zones and reference maps were presented to Council on October 13, 2020 for initial discussion. See link to the Council meeting agenda and minutes below for the introductory report and summary.
Link to October 13 2020 Council Committee of the Whole Agenda
Link to October 13 2020 Meeting Minutes (See Pages 4-5)
Draft Marine Zoning Reference Maps October 2020
Marine Zoning Detailed Inset Maps
At this meeting Council received and endorsed initial draft marine zones as presented and directed staff to bring forward a zoning amendment bylaw for reading consideration subject to Council input. The draft marine zones and zoning maps continue to be revised based on this input and ongoing engagement, and will be brought back to Council in early 2021.
Ongoing Engagement
Early and ongoing engagement activities and community input are being used to inform and continuously refine municipal marine regulations under development. The District appreciates and values community participation in this work. Please direct comments and/or questions anytime to the staff contact below.
Staff Contact
Sarah McJannet, Senior Planner smcjannet@squamish.ca 604.815.5096