The Sooke Land Use and Development Committee voted unanimous…

The Sooke Land Use and Development Committee voted unanimously to recommend that Council direct staff to begin implementing the ArcGIS Urban 3D modelling application, with a $9,000 initial investment in training and consulting. The tool will support zoning bylaw modernization, development application review, and public engagement, enabling scenario-based visualization of massing, view corridors, shadows, and parking placement. Councillors emphasized its value for testing policies before adoption, particularly for the upcoming comprehensive zoning update (2027) and the town centre plan review. Staff cautioned a step-by-step approach; Council voiced no cost concerns. Council will consider the recommendation at a future meeting.

An Official Community Plan amendment application for an undetermined location in Sooke, BC, submitted by an applicant, will be considered at the May 5, 2026 council meeting. No further details on the property or proposed changes are currently available. The outcome of this application is pending.