Thetis committee advances rainwater, fence and vehicle bylaw project

Trustees asked staff to prepare a project charter, with public consultation to help determine whether rainwater-catchment requirements belong in proposed amendments.

The Thetis Firestarter · Governance · 2025-02-04 · updated 2026-10-09 · Thetis Island

Thetis Island trustees asked staff to prepare a project charter for proposed Land Use Bylaw updates covering rainwater, fences and derelict vehicles, with the committee to consider the charter at a future meeting.[1]

The discussion included whether new development should require rainwater catchment. Trustee Ken Hunter said he wanted public input before proceeding, citing concerns about cost and whether residents wanted the requirement; staff said consultation could take place before drafting amendments.[2]

Trustees also discussed possible fence setbacks from the sea and height limits, and changing the bylaw’s definition of a derelict vehicle. Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Manager Warren Dingman said Thetis had a five-year period for an unlicensed vehicle to be considered derelict, and said a shorter period would be preferable.[2]

The committee’s motion passed, asking staff to prepare a charter for the targeted amendments, with scope and objectives set by the committee.[1] Trustee Peter Luckham said the charter would set out steps, public engagement and any required budget, and would return to the committee for consideration.[2]

Sources

  1. Thetis Island Local Trust Committee draft minutes, February 4, 2025
    that Thetis Island Local Trust Committee request staff prepare a project charter for the ‘Targeted LUB Amendment Updates – Rainwater, Fences, and Derelict Vehicles’ minor project, with scope and objectives as defined by the Local Trust Committee.

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  2. Recording transcript, Thetis Island Local Trust Committee meeting, February 4, 2025
    yeah that would be on the top like at the beginning of the process right

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