NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION
Proposed Zoning Amendment
1500 WILLOW CRESCENT
APRIL 10, 2025
Notice is hereby given that the City of Merritt Council will consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2399, 2025 for the property at 1500 Willow Crescent (subject property shown on map) in the Regular Council Meeting scheduled April 22, 2025, at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers, City Hall, at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, British Columbia.
PROPOSED CHANGES: Proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2399, 2025 would amend the Zoning for the southern portion of the subject property from “R5 – Mobile Home Park” to “R7 – Medium Density Residential.”
The proposed Zoning will allow development of the subject property for Medium Density Residential, including townhomes and apartments.
As per the Official Community Plan, the property is designated for Low to Medium Density Residential. The proposed Rezoning is aligned with this designation and the general vision of the corresponding OCP sector of Middlesboro – to include a mix of low and medium density residential, parks, and industrial uses. Since this Rezoning Application is consistent with the City of Merritt Official Community Plan, a PUBLIC HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD.
PROVINCIAL PROHIBITION ON PUBLIC HEARING: Pursuant to the Local Government Act section 464(3) the City is prohibited from holding a public hearing regarding the proposed bylaw. Consistent with provincial legislation, members of the public are not permitted to address Council regarding the proposed bylaw during the Council meeting.
Please note that the Council will not receive further submissions from the public concerning this application after the conclusion of the public hearing. It is the responsibility of the submitter to ensure that materials are received prior to the close of the public hearing.
MORE INFORMATION: A copy of the proposed Bylaw amendments may be viewed Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:15 pm to 4:30 pm at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC, until Tuesday, April 22, 2024, or online at any time at www.merritt.ca.
