View Royal Climate Coalition is asking Central Saanich counc…

View Royal Climate Coalition is asking Central Saanich council to receive a letter urging the Province and municipalities to adopt a "Density Without Demolition" strategy. The coalition's proposals include performance-based building codes, incentive zones with DCC waivers for adaptive reuse, and legal tools to support retaining and intensifying existing homes. One letter of support was received. The coalition was previously instrumental in View Royal's adoption of the Zero Carbon Step Code, as reported by The Westshore (thewestshore.ca). The practical implications for Central Saanich are not immediate. This is a correspondence item, not a staff report or bylaw direction. Council receiving the letter puts the matter on the public record but does not compel any action. A councillor could move a motion directing staff to investigate or report back; without such a motion, the coalition's policy framework remains an external advocacy submission rather than an active council work item. If staff are directed to report, a Q3 2026 timeline would be typical for a municipality of Central Saanich's size.

An Official Community Plan amendment has been proposed by the View Royal Climate Coalition for an undisclosed address in Central Saanich, BC. The application was discussed at a meeting on May 25, 2026. No decision on the amendment is currently available.