Sidney, BC

Special Council

Advisory Planning Commission

Advisory Planning Commission

Emergency Planning Committee

SPECIAL Council Inaugural

Advisory Planning Commission

Regular Council

Regular Committee of the Whole

Advisory Planning Commission

Regular Council

Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee

Advisory Planning Commission

Regular Council

Regular Committee of the Whole

Advisory Planning Commission

Emergency Planning Committee

Regular Council

Regular Council

Sidney Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026 to decide several bylaws and development permits, including a zoning amendment at 9972 Third Street and a 61-unit development permit at 2060 White Birch Road. Council will also receive a Rothesay Avenue residents' petition on development impacts and consider tax and borrowing bylaws. Most items are recommendations for adoption or approval, not final decisions until voted on at the meeting.

• Bylaw No. 2317 - Zoning Amendment No. 5 (9972 Third Street): rezone eastern portion from RM6-R to RM7 for a four-storey, 75-unit apartment building; Ministry approval received September 10, 2026
• Development Permit No. DP100863 (2060 White Birch Road): four-storey, 61-unit residential development with surface and underground parking
• Bylaw No. 2320 - Permissive Tax Exemption for Rest Haven Lodge, 2281 Mills Road: eight-year exemption, 2027 to 2034
• Bylaw No. 2322 - Short-Term Capital Borrowing for capital improvements to the Tulista Boat Launch facility
• Petition from Rothesay Avenue residents dated August 5, 2026 on ongoing development impacts; Town reply dated September 10, 2026

Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet to discuss accessibility improvements across Sidney, North Saanich, and Central Saanich. The agenda includes updates on the Accessibility Plan, council referrals, and several infrastructure projects, including a new multi-use path and sidewalk extension in Central Saanich. The committee will also hear verbal reports on tactile walking infrastructure, Wain Road work, and other accessibility topics.

• Central Saanich: Willow Way Pathway Extension - 10-meter-wide multi-use path along Stelly's Highschool, from Wallace Drive to Stelly's Cross Road, ~380m, construction anticipated summer 2027
• Central Saanich: Wallace Drive Rom Knott Sidewalk Extension - sidewalk from Brentwood Community Hall to Sluggett Road, with enhanced crosswalks and raised intersection, construction anticipated summer 2027
• North Saanich: Wain Road Work - presentation from B. Martin, Director of Infrastructure
• Sidney: Tactile Walking Infrastructure - verbal update from Bruce DeMaere, Manager of Engineering
• Panorama Arena Accessibility Improvements - verbal report from S. Meikle, Senior Manager

Emergency Planning Committee

Regular Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review development permit applications for residential buildings on Beacon Avenue West and James White Boulevard. Additionally, the body will consider a staff report regarding a long-term property tax distribution policy and a report on the Bowerbank Bikeway.

• Development Permit DP100861: 140-unit residential building at 2180 Beacon Avenue West
• Development Permit DP100860: Four-storey multi-unit residential development at 2240 James White Boulevard
• Development Variance DV100392: Variance for 2240 James White Boulevard
• Tax Distribution Policy: Proposal to select Alternative 3 for property tax distribution
• Bowerbank Bikeway Alternatives: Follow-up review report

Advisory Planning Commission

Regular Council

The Town of Sidney Regular Council meeting on September 14, 2026, will consider adopting several bylaws, including Development Cost Charge (DCC) and Amenity Cost Charge (ACC) bylaws, and a bylaw to waive or reduce these charges for eligible development. Council will also hear a Q2 2026 RCMP policing report, consider a petition about parking enforcement on Allbay Road, and review two development variance permit applications.

• Bylaw 2301: Adopt Development Cost Charges for sewer, water, drainage, transportation, and parks infrastructure
• Bylaw 2302: Adopt Amenity Cost Charges for community amenities from development
• Bylaw 2303: First, second, and third readings to waive or reduce DCC and ACC charges
• Bylaw 2320: Tax exemption for Rest Haven Lodge (2281 Mills Road) for 8 years (2027-2034)
• DVP DV100396 (404-9870 Second Street): Approve heat pump on balcony; DVP DV100397 (10249 Forsythia Place): Approve retroactive deck setback relaxation

Regular Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a $972,750 grant application for various infrastructure improvements. They are also discussing a new long-term property tax distribution policy and a development variance for a new dwelling at 10007 Siddall Road.

• Grant application for $972,750 in park, recreation, and waterfront infrastructure
• Proposed $550,000 short-term borrowing for Tulista Park Boat Launch Rehabilitation
• Development Variance Permit for 10007 Siddall Road to allow a rear yard dwelling
• Selection of 'Alternative 3' for the long-term property tax distribution policy
• Sidney Transit Hub update presentation by BC Transit and Town staff

CANCELLED - Advisory Planning Commission

CANCELLED - Advisory Planning Commission

Special Council - 10 Aug 2026 (to go In-Camera)

The Town of Sidney Special Council meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026. The agenda consists of procedural items and a motion to move into a closed (in-camera) session to discuss confidential personal information about a municipal employee and other employee matters. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• Motion to go in-camera under Community Charter section 90.1 (a) and (c) for personal information about a municipal employee and other employee matters
• Meeting held at Town Hall Council Chambers, 2440 Sidney Avenue, 5:00 PM

Regular Council

The Town of Sidney Regular Council meeting on August 10, 2026, will address unfinished business from July 13, including a financial feasibility analysis and stakeholder consultation on density bonus provisions in Zoning Bylaw No. 2275, and a Housing Target Order progress report for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Council will also give first, second, and third readings to Bylaw No. 2302, which imposes Amenity Cost Charges on developments. Other items include a policing update, two development variance permit applications, a contract award for sidewalk and road improvements, and a request to support Radio Sidney's FM broadcasting license application.

• Bylaw No. 2302 - Amenity Cost Charge (ACC) to impose charges on developments for community amenities
• Contract award for RFP 2026-008 Sidewalks / Road Improvements to R.F. Binnie & Associates Ltd. for $157,068
• Development Variance Permit DV100396 at 9870 Second Street to allow a heat pump on balcony in front yard
• Development Variance Permit DV100397 at 10249 Forsythia Place to reduce side setback from 2m to 1.48m
• Letter of support for Radio Sidney's FM broadcasting license (CFVI 92.7 FM)

CANCELLED - Advisory Planning Commission

Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee will review its accessibility plan and track council referrals. The meeting includes updates on the Right Fit Program, Wain Road Park, and Sidney Wayfinding Markings.

• Approval of May 28, 2026 minutes
• Presentation on Right Fit Program
• Update on Wain Road Park
• Sidney Wayfinding Markings report
• Letter to Victoria Airport Authority regarding development

CANCELLED - Advisory Planning Commission

CANCELLED - Emergency Planning Committee

Regular Council

The Council will consider a zoning amendment for a four-storey apartment building at 9972 Third Street. Other items include development permits for Fifth Street, a temporary use permit for an extreme weather shelter at St. Andrew Anglican Church, and several municipal contracts.

• Zoning Amendment No. 5: 75-unit residential building at 9972 Third Street
• Temporary Use Permit: Extreme Weather Response Shelter at 9691 Fourth Street
• Development Permit: Four-storey multi-unit residential development at 9989 and 9991 Fifth Street
• Contract Award: 2026 Paving, Concrete Curb and Sidewalk Program to Island Asphalt Company
• Street Vending Approval: Mobile vending trailer at 9429 Canora Road

CANCELLED - Advisory Planning Commission

Regular Council

Council will consider a temporary use permit for an extreme weather response shelter at St. Andrew's Church (9691 Fourth Street) for three winter seasons. Also up for discussion: adoption of bylaws for speed limits and land use procedures, a zoning amendment for a 4-storey residential building at 9972 Third Street with park and amenity contributions, and renewal of tax exemption for Rest Haven Lodge.

• Temporary Use Permit for extreme weather shelter at St. Andrew's Church (Oct-Apr for 3 years)
• Adoption of Bylaw 2318 establishing 20/30 km/h speed zones on roads and lanes
• Zoning amendment for 4-storey residential building at 9972 Third Street with $23.50/sq m park contribution
• 10-year lease renewal for Vancouver Island Regional Library
• Royal Canadian Legion legacy project approved with $7,500 donation for memorial bench and plaque

CANCELLED - Advisory Planning Commission

CANCELLED - Regular Committee of the Whole

Regular Council

Council will hold a public hearing and consider third reading and adoption of Bylaw 2315, which would amend the Official Community Plan to establish a Tenant Protection Development Permit Area, expand Temporary Use Permit areas, and align height limits. They will also consider new speed limits of 20 km/h and 30 km/h on certain roads and lanes, and approve in principle a revised concept plan for the Sidney Transit Hub.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of Bylaw 2315 (Official Community Plan Amendment No. 2) to add tenant protection measures
• First, second, and third readings of Bylaw 2318 to set 20 km/h and 30 km/h speed limits on designated roads and lanes
• First, second, and third readings of Bylaw 2319 to expand Temporary Use Permit procedures
• Council to approve in principle revised concept plan for Sidney Transit Hub
• Development variance application for 9522 Lochside Drive to extend subdivision approval timeline

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission is discussing Development Permit DP100859 for a four-unit residential project at 9616 Sixth Street. The proposal includes two buildings with two dwelling units each, with no variances requested. The commission will provide a recommendation to Council on the form and character of the development.

• Development Permit DP100859 for two residential buildings (4 units total) at 9616 Sixth Street
• No variances requested for the proposed development
• Project includes one parking space per unit, accessed via rear lane
• Tree preservation and arborist report submitted

Regular Committee of the Whole

The committee will hear presentations on the Victoria Regional Transit Plan and Sidney Transit Hub, with a recommendation to approve in principle the revised concept plan for the hub. They will also consider a development variance for a subdivision at 9522 Lochside Drive, a public bench dedication policy update introducing a $4,000 fee for Bevan Fishing Pier benches, and a new traffic calming policy.

• Recommendation to approve revised concept plan for Sidney Transit Hub
• Development variance application for 9522 Lochside Drive to extend preliminary subdivision approval
• Public Bench Dedication Policy update: new $4,000 fee for benches on Bevan Fishing Pier
• Proposed new Traffic Calming Policy for adoption
• Presentation on Draft Victoria Regional Transit Plan update

Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss the District of Central Saanich's Development Permit Guidelines, receive updates on accessible parking in Sidney, and hear a verbal report on accessibility features at the new TownePlace Suites by Marriott and Victoria International Airport. The committee will also review a tracking sheet of its recommendations to councils.

• Review of Central Saanich Development Permit Guidelines (attachments including design guidelines)
• Verbal report on accessibility at TownePlace Suites by Marriott grand opening and Victoria International Airport
• Update on additional on-street accessible parking in Town of Sidney
• Tracking sheet of SPAAC recommendations to councils (as of May 14, 2026)
• Adoption of minutes from April 23, 2026, meeting

Regular Council

Council will give first and second reading to Bylaw 2316, a zoning amendment to allow non-marine retail and office uses in four commercial units at 2270 Harbour Road in the Marine Industrial (W1) zone. Staff report on initial public engagement for replacing Town Hall, and a request to close Beacon Avenue for a Pride Month event on June 13, 2026. Development applications for 9616 Sixth Street (four-unit residential) and 2384 Orchard Avenue (variance for four units) are also discussed.

• Bylaw 2316: Zoning amendment for 2270 Harbour Rd to permit non-marine uses in four commercial units
• Development Permit DP100859 for 9616 Sixth St: four-unit residential, to be reviewed by Advisory Planning Commission
• Development Variance DV100389 for 2384 Orchard Ave: increase lot coverage to 57%, reduce front setback to 1.7m, recommended to redesign
• Staff report on initial engagement for Town Hall replacement
• Road closure: Beacon Avenue east of rainbow crosswalk for Pride event June 13, 2026

Regular Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear presentations and public comments on two development applications for four-unit residential buildings. One at 9616 Sixth Street seeks a standard development permit, while the other at 2384 Orchard Avenue requires a variance to reduce the front setback and increase lot coverage. The committee may recommend forwarding the Sixth Street application to the Advisory Planning Commission, but asks the Orchard Avenue applicant to redesign plans to better comply with zoning.

• Development Permit DP100859 for a four-unit building at 9616 Sixth Street
• Development Variance Permit DV100389 to reduce front setback from 4.5m to 1.7m and increase lot coverage from 45% to 57% at 2384 Orchard Avenue
• Public participation period for both development applications

CANCELLED - Advisory Planning Commission

Regular Council

The Council will consider adopting the 2026-2030 Financial Plan and the 2026 Tax Rates bylaws. Other business includes a proposed pickleball court trial at Iroquois Park and parking changes on Allbay and Bowden Roads.

• Bylaw No. 2312: Financial Plan 2026-2030
• Bylaw No. 2313: Tax Rates 2026
• Proposed trial conversion of Iroquois Park tennis court to two pickleball courts
• Development Variance Permit for 10181 Wildflower Place regarding fence height
• Proposed 'No Parking' signs on Allbay Road and time-limited parking on Bowden Road

Special Council - 11 May 2026 (to go In-Camera)

This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the primary action being a motion to exclude the public to discuss confidential matters regarding Town officers and employees, as well as municipal annual reporting. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Motion to go in-camera under Community Charter sections 90.1(a) and (l)

CANCELLED - Advisory Planning Commission