Public Hearings
The Local Government Act requires that a Public Hearing be held before Council adopts an amendment to the zoning bylaw (referred to as a rezoning application) or official community plan. At least 10 days before the Public Hearing is held, a notice is sent to property owners and occupiers within a radius of 30 meters (100 ft.) of the subject property. In addition, a notice is published in two consecutive issues of a local newspaper.
At the Public Hearing, all persons who consider their interest in property affected by a proposed rezoning application, will be given an opportunity to present their views to Council. Council requests that speakers keep their comments to the subject of the proposed rezoning – specifically to land use only.
There is no speakers’ list for the Public Hearing. Instead, the Mayor will ask for speakers to come forward to present their views. Once he has called three times for speakers and no one has come forward the Public Hearing for that application will be terminated.
Written submissions may also be submitted to Council before the Public Hearing and will be read into the official record.
Presentations or submissions must be received by Council before the Public Hearing for that application is terminated as Council is not permitted to receive or consider any further representations after termination.
Council will vote on second reading of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment at the next scheduled Council meeting. If Council supports second reading, the applicant will work with City staff to complete the rezoning requirements before Council grants consideration and third reading and final adoption of the bylaw.
If Council does not support the bylaw at second reading, the bylaw may be defeated or Council may postpone its decision until further information is received from staff. Council may only receive information from staff and the information may only address issues raised at the Public Hearing.
Unless otherwise noted, all Public Hearings are held on Tuesday evenings beginning at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC.
Related Links:
| Date of Hearing | Agendas | Minutes |
| 2012 January 31 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 2012 February 21 | Agenda (Rezoning) Agenda (Heritage Designation and Revitalization) |
Minutes |
| 2012 March 20 | CANCELLED | |
| 2012 April 24 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 2012 May 29 | Agenda with links to reports | |
| 2012 June 26 | ||
| 2012 July 31 | ||
| 2012 August 28 | ||
| 2012 September 18 | ||
| 2012 October 23 | ||
| 2012 November 27 | ||
| 2012 December 11 |
Download Council Meeting and Public Hearing Schedule.
For further information regarding the Public Hearing process, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 604-294-7290 or clerks@burnaby.ca.
For details about a specific application, contact the Planning and Building Department at 604-294-7400.
