HIGHLIGHTS
A public hearing is being held for Council to consider the following:
鈥� Comox Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1850.53 to permit short-term rentals in various zones.
DETAILS
In general terms, the purpose of:
Comox Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1850.53 is to amend the definition of 鈥淏ed and Breakfast Accommodation鈥� to allow a maximum of three-bedrooms and six-guests (from current two-bedroom maximum), and permit vacation rentals in the R1.0, R1.1, R3.3, R3.4, R3.5, R3.6, R3.7, CD5, CD9, CD15, CD18 and AG1.1 zones.
At the Wednesday April 16, 2025 Regular Council Meeting, Council is also considering the adoption of Comox Business Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1882.06 in which the purpose is to establish a $300 annual license fee for short term rentals.
PUBLIC HEARING
at Council Chambers 1801B Beaufort Ave, Comox on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 starting at 6:00 pm
Proposed:
Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1850.53
Application PR 25-1 Vacation Rentals
MORE INFORMATION
Copies of proposed bylaw, as well as existing relevant reports and documents will be available for inspection at Town Hall, 1809 Beaufort Ave, Comox, between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday (except Statutory Holidays) and at comox.ca/applicationnotices commencing on April 2, 2025 until 4:00pm on the public hearing date.
AT THE PUBLIC HEARING all persons who believe that their interest in the property is affected by the proposed Bylaws will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person, by their representatives or written submission on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaws.
WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS in regards to either proposed Bylaw, send by mail or email, as long as the submission:
鈥� Is received before 12:00pm on April 16, 2025
鈥� Is addressed to Mayor and Council
鈥� Identifies the bylaw under consideration in the subject line; and
鈥� Includes the name and address of the person making the submission
Each person is solely responsible to ensure that their submission is received on time. The Town will not issue any acknowledgement of receipt of such submissions. Written submissions, including any personal information, will be made public and provided to Council. Further information on the collection of information may be obtained from the Corporate Officer at Town Hall.
Tel: 250-339-2202
Fax: 250-339-7110
Email: council@comox.ca
Mailing Address: 1809 Beaufort Ave Comox, B.C. V9M 1R9
We want to hear from you by mail, email or speak in person at the Public Hearing.
This notice is issued in accordance with s. 466 of the Local Government Act.
