Council is considering a motion at its May 11, 2026 meeting…

Council is considering a motion at its May 11, 2026 meeting to direct staff to develop a plan for a free tree distribution program funded by tree removal fees. No further details are available in the extracted materials. If implemented, the program would likely replace or supplement on-site tree replacement requirements with a development fee contribution model.

A development permit application for an undisclosed address in Central Saanich, BC, from an applicant, is scheduled for the May 11, 2026, council meeting. The permit review will assess the proposed development's compliance with applicable design guidelines. No outcome has been reported.