The Regional District of Nanaimo Board gave second and third…

The Regional District of Nanaimo Board gave second and third reading to Solid Waste and Recycling Facilities Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1927, 2025, at its May 7 meeting, carried with three directors opposed. The bylaw authorizes development cost charges on new construction to fund solid waste and recycling infrastructure within the district. Staff are simultaneously directed to draft a companion waivers and reduction bylaw, which will set exemption and reduced-rate categories. The DCC rates, in-force date, and the waiver bylaw's scope are not yet specified in the available materials. Adoption would follow at a future board meeting.

A rezoning application was approved by the Regional District of Nanaimo Council on May 7, 2026, for an undisclosed property. The applicant sought to change the land use designation. Council carried the motion with three members opposed.