Land Use and Development Committee

The Land Use and Development Committee provides input and recommendations to Council on matters related to planning, land use, and development.

The committee:

• Reviews land use applications referred to Council, including rezoning and development proposals that may influence community form, character, and livability
• Provides recommendations to Council to support decision-making on applications and policy matters
• Reviews and advises on updates to key planning documents, such as the Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw, and Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw
• Considers planning and development policies that guide housing, infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and community design

The committee’s role is advisory. It does not make decisions on applications or bylaws but offers recommendations that help Council balance community priorities, growth management, and good planning practices.

View the full Terms of Reference (PDF)

The committee meets regularly throughout the year, typically on the first Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

Please refer to the District’s Meeting Management Portal to view agendas and minutes, and to subscribe for meeting notifications.

Council Representatives (appointed by the Mayor):

• Councillor Tony St-Pierre, Chair
• Councillor Jeff Bateman
• Councillor Al Beddows
• Councillor Kevin Pearson

Note: The Mayor serves as ex officio member; except when a quorum is not reached for a Committee meeting, then the Mayor is a temporary voting member for that meeting only.

Community Members (appointed by Council):

• Robert Berry
• Desiree Cumming
• Helen Ritts

Staff Liaisons:

• Chris Marshall, Director of Planning and Development
• Jayden Riley, Manager of Community Planning