People who believe that their interest in property is affected by proposed bylaws and applications will have an opportunity to be heard and to present written submissions at a Public Hearing or a Public Meeting.
Public attendance at Council meetings began Tuesday, July 13. Please note that due to audiovisual constraints at this time, public participation, for example, delegations or unscheduled speakers, will continue to be electronic via WebEx or phone until Step 4. There are no public hearings or development permits with variances scheduled for the remainder of July and no Council meetings are scheduled in August.
Council will continue to meet virtually/electronically from different locations and may not be physically present in one room.
Upcoming Public Meetings and Hearings
It is strongly recommended that members of the public participate via telephone, electronically via WebEx or by submitting a written submission to Council.
Please send written submissions to hearing@squamish.ca. Alternatively, submissions may be submitted to the front counter at Municipal Hall by 3 p.m. on the date of the Hearing, or submitted at the Hearing. Written submissions form part of the public record and will be included in the Council Agenda package and will be available to the public.
Meetings continue to be held virtually using the Webex platform. Webex can be accessed through a computer or the Webex mobile phone app.
Option 1: Live Stream Viewing:
To view the live stream visit squamish.ca/live-meetings.
Option 2: Join via Webex:
To join the meeting, please click the link below or copy and paste it into your browser. (Chrome is recommended.)
https://districtofsquamish.webex.com/districtofsquamish/onstage/g.php?MTID=e732d902feb4c038d299ae0c30aaa3674
Remember to use the blue "Join Now" button, not the "Join by browser" link. The browser link has limited functionality and allows for viewing only. You will not be able to speak.
To get on the speakers list, use the 'Raise hand" button. The moderator will let you know when it is your turn to speak. Please see the detailed instructions below for additional information.
Detailed instructions:
Open a pdf with detailed instructions for Webex participation.
An opportunity to test your computer's connection to the Webex platform will be available the day before the meeting.
TEST EVENT - will available 24 hours before the public hearing.
To join the test event, please click the link below or copy and paste it into your browser. Remember to use the blue "Join Now" button. (The option to join by browser has limited functionality and does not allow participants to speak in the meeting.) This link is for the test event only. To join the meeting, please use the link above.
If this is your first time connecting to Webex, you may be prompted to install a browser extension.
If you have difficulties please call 604.892.5217.
From a landline or mobile phone, you can join the meeting by calling: 1.604.449.3026.
Meeting access code = 146 367 8438.
There is no participant ID.
To get on the speakers list, please raise you hand by pressing *3. The moderator will let you know when it is your turn to speak. When you have finished speaking press *3 again to lower your hand.
Detailed instructions:
Open a pdf with detailed instructions for Webex participation.
You may participate in person during a Hearing in Council Chambers at Municipal Hall, 37955 Second Avenue, Squamish, British Columbia. Masks are required for all persons attending Council meetings in person and may be removed while presenting to Council.
If you wish to watch only and not participate, the meeting can be watched without joining the meeting. Visit our live meetings page.
Council appreciates your interest and welcomes your participation. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for Council to receive comments from the public, either in person (electronically) or in writing, regarding a Zoning Bylaw or Official Community Plan Bylaw amendment.
Hearings generally take place at 6 p.m. at a date and location determined by Council motion. Notification requirements for a Public Hearing include two newspaper advertisements, information on the District website, and provision of information to affected property owners.
To address Council electronically via the WebEx platform or by telephone, please see the details provided above.
Please send written submissions to hearing@squamish.ca. Alternatively, submissions may be submitted to the front counter at Municipal Hall by 3 p.m. on the date of the Hearing, or submitted at the Hearing. Written submissions form part of the public record and will be included in the Council Agenda package and will be available to the public.
Council may not receive submissions from the public following the close of the Hearing. Any questions or comments following the Hearing must be directed to staff.
Following the Hearing, Council may consider Third Reading of the bylaw, or may decide to consider the bylaw at a future Council meeting.
Please contact Robin Arthurs, Corporate Officer or Charlene Pawluk, Deputy Corporate Officer at 604.892.5217 if there are any questions regarding speaking at a Public Hearing or submitting comments.
Other opportunities for the public to comment include Council consideration of Development Permit applications with variances and Development Variance Permit applications. The process is similar to attendance at a Public Hearing, with the Chair inviting members of the public to speak to the proposed variance. Written submissions must be emailed to hearing@squamish.ca, handed in at the front counter or mailed to the District of Squamish. Emailed submissions must be received by 3 p.m. on the date of the Hearing but will be received at the meeting up to the close of the Hearing