Amendments Made to West Coast Zoning Plans

Following consultations with the public, the Department of Municipal Affairs has made amendments to the Protected Road Zoning Plans for the Trans Canada Highway in the Codroy Valley and Pinchgut Lake areas. These amendments will ensure that these plans are up-to-date and reflect developments in these areas of the province.

“It is important that we review our road zoning plans, to ensure that they are keeping pace with ongoing development in the province,” said the Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Municipal Affairs. “We have had the opportunity to look at the West Coast Plan at this time, and are pleased to be able to make a number of amendments to the zoning to ensure that roads are protected appropriately and that development in these areas is consistent with the rest of the province.”

The Protected Road Zoning Regulations apply to most highways and control development in those areas. The regulations are designed to keep these roads safe, to allow traffic to flow properly, and to provide for consistent development throughout these areas of the province.

The Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 outlines the process to amend a Protected Road Zoning Plan which includes advertisements outlining the proposed amendment as well as public hearings to allow those interested to present to an independent commissioner.

“Engaging with the public is an important way to ensure that changes we are making to our regulations reflect their opinions,” said the Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement. “We regularly receive feedback from the public, and value this information as an important part of shaping our legislation on an ongoing basis.”

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