The City of Campbell River is seeking public feedback on a proposal to remove the “estate” land use designation from the OCP in Quinsam Heights.

The proposed OCP amendment would remove the estate designation where it exists in this neighbourhood (the area approximately bordered by Evergreen Road, Highway 19, McPhedran Road and Shetland Road). This change would lift the requirement for subdivisions to result in an average lot size of no less than one acre.

This would set the stage for the City to consider proposals for more and different types of development to occur in Quinsam Heights,” explains Chris Osborne, the City’s acting manager of long range planning and sustainability. “The proposed amendment comes after a re-evaluation and update to City housing policies. Part of that process was to consider how to make the best use. Read more...