Category Archives: Development

Each year, the CCA provides feedback on development applications in the community. Applications range from rezoning proposals to development permits to antenna permits. A full explanation of the types of development applications that receive public input can found in the following powerpoint presentation, provided by the District of Saanich Planning Department:

Saanich Development_Presentation_2012

The CCA is committed to ensuring that neighbours of development applications are properly consulted. The CCA may report to Saanich Planning and Council and provide recommendations on proposals. To help work with residents, Saanich staff, and development proponents, the CCA uses the following working document as guidelines:

CCA development guidelines

When making a decision on development applications, Saanich considers feedback from the community in addition to relevant land use plans and policies. For more info, visit our Land Use Planning section.

March 9, 2023 board minutes

Posted on April 15, 2023 by ccacomm

The minutes of the March 9, 2023 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here. Context for housing developed referenced in minutes may be found here. Concerned about inflation, rising taxes and affordability? Saanich draft financial plan … Continue reading →

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Housing: investors impact on supply & demand

Posted on March 30, 2023 by ccacomm

The Vancouver Sun has published an op-ed by Arny Wise that expresses his observations regarding the current housing crisis. Mr. Wise, an urban planner and retired developer, focuses on the impact that investors have on new housing being created, making … Continue reading →

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February 9, 2023 board minutes

Posted on March 18, 2023 by ccacomm

The minutes of the February 9, 2023 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here.

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Metro Vancouver seeks to mitigate tree canopy loss

Posted on March 11, 2023 by ccacomm

The Vancouver Sun reports on the projected loss of tree canopy throughout Metro Vancouver, the negative effects of this, and the steps the Metro area needs to take to reverse this trend. Almost certainly many of the same observations apply … Continue reading →

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January 12, 2023 board minutes

Posted on February 11, 2023 by ccacomm

The minutes of the January 12, 2023 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here.

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Official notification: Rezoning and Development Permit Application for 3385, 3399, 3401 and 3405 Shelbourne Street

Posted on February 10, 2023 by ccacomm

Saanich has issued an official notice that Council will be considering the application to have the subject Shelbourne Street addresses rezoned to accommodate the development proposed by Abstract Developments and posted about earlier here and here.

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January 24, 7 pm Public Hearing

Posted on January 19, 2023 by ccacomm

Our Camosun community is being affected by the clear need for more housing that afflicts all of southern Vancouver Island. An example of the planned increase in housing density we have seen already and will continue to see is represented … Continue reading →

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November 10, 2022 board minutes

Posted on January 13, 2023 by ccacomm

The minutes of the November 10, 2022 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here.

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Nov. 17, 2022 AGM minutes

Posted on December 5, 2022 by ccacomm

The minutes of the November 18th, 2021 AGM, accepted at the most recent AGM, may be found here. The 2022 minutes will be reviewed and considered for acceptance at next year’s AGM. The required election of CCA officers was presided … Continue reading →

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October 13, 2022 board minutes

Posted on December 5, 2022 by ccacomm

The minutes of the October 13, 2022 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here.

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