Squamish Oceanfront Development

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Through a community visioning process, Squamish developed a plan for the Oceanfront peninsula that will redevelop the former industrial area that the District acquired in 2004 and is being transacted through the Squamish Oceanfront Development Corporation (SODC). When fully developed, these lands will showcase the best of Squamish, capitalizing on the oceanfront to create a work-live-learn-play lifestyle that is authentically Squamish. The full details of the oceanfront development can be found on the SODC website, and in the Official Community Plan Bylaw (Oceanfront Sub Area Plan).

On July 31, 2014 the District of Squamish and SODC signed two important agreements required for the sale of the Oceanfront Lands with Matthews Southwest and Bethel Lands Corporation (MSB) -  the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the Limited Partnership Agreement (Newport Beach Developments). After many months of intense and complex work, and many meetings of Council and opportunity for community input, the transaction closed on February 3, 2016 and the Oceanfront Lands changed hands. February 2016 signifies the beginning of a 20-year development plan that will see the original community vision become a reality.

This page links you to information on the key elements of the development transaction: click here to read "SODC Land Valuation and other questions".

Bylaws and Policies:

• Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw No. 2385, 2015
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2386, 2015
• Phased Development Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 2387, 2015
• Development Cost Charge (DCC) Bylaw Amendment No.2265, 2015
• Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw No, 2373, 2015
• Municipal Share Agreement (Specified Works) Bylaw 
• Municipal Share Agreement (Peninsula Main Road Works) Bylaw

Agreements:

• DCC Front Ender Agreement  - View DCC Frequently Asked Questions.
  
• DCC Front Ender Agreement Report to Council (September 8, 2015).
• Previous - DCC Front Ender Agreement (July 2015)
• Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw
• Limited Partnership Agreement
• July 31, 2014 Purchase and Sale Agreement including all amendments
• Memorandum of Understanding

Subdivision:

• Precinct Subdivision of SODC property
  

Presentation to Council

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Notice of Proposed Assistance

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New Releases regarding the SODC development

• Squamish oceanfront lands deal is signed, sealed and set to deliver on community dream (February 2, 2016)
• Final agreements signed for the Squamish Oceanfront Lands (Aug. 5, 2014)
• Memorandum of Understanding signed for the Squamish Oceanfront Lands (Jun. 17, 2014)
• Negotiations ongoing for Squamish Oceanfront Lands (Dec. 19, 2013)
• District announces Oceanfront Lands negotiating team; SODC transitions to new role (Nov. 7, 2013) 
• District of Squamish addresses community questions surrounding Squamish Oceanfront Development (Nov. 5, 2013)
• Developer chosen for Squamish Oceanfront Lands (Oct. 10, 2013)

Communications and correspondence to Council regarding the SODC development:

• Compiled correspondence
• Additional compiled correspondence
• Additional compiled correspondence (2)
• May 11,2015 - Broughton Law

Background Information - Click to view