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What happened

Town of Princeton Council Approves Housing Needs Report and Revenue Anticipation Bylaw

Quick view

The Town of Princeton Council has approved the Princeton Housing Needs Report, which outlines the town's housing needs over the next 20 years. The report recommends a total of 877 new housing units, with 202 units needed in the next five years and 675 units needed in the next 20 years. The council also approved the 2025 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw, which allows the town to borrow up to $5.29 million to meet its current expenses. The council's decision on the Flood Construction Level Exemption Policy 002-2024 was tabled, meaning it was put on hold for further discussion. The Town of Princeton's Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1051, 2024 was also approved, which will allow for more flexible zoning regulations in the town.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — Princeton Housing Needs Report: The council approved the Princeton Housing Needs Report, which outlines the town's housing needs over the next 20 years. [4]
  • passed — 2025 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw: The council approved the 2025 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw, which allows the town to borrow up to $5.29 million to meet its current expenses. [12]
  • tabled — Flood Construction Level Exemption Policy 002-2024: The council tabled the Flood Construction Level Exemption Policy 002-2024, meaning it was put on hold for further discussion. [9][15]
  • passed — Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1051, 2024: The council approved the Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1051, 2024, which will allow for more flexible zoning regulations in the town. [14]
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The council will continue to discuss and refine the Flood Construction Level Exemption Policy 002-2024 at a future meeting.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Meraki Community Planning — The council received the Princeton Housing Needs Report from Meraki Community Planning.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Housing Needs

The report's findings will inform the town's planning and development decisions, ensuring that the town's housing needs are met over the next 20 years.

FACT · By item

Item notes

Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.

4.2 Meraki Community Planning

Meraki Community Planning [4]

6.1 Princeton Housing Needs Report

The report recommends a total of 877 new housing units, with 202 units needed in the next five years and 675 units needed in the next 20 years. [4]

“The report outlines the town's housing needs over the next 20 years. [4]”

6.2 Flood Construction Level Exemption Policy 002-2024

Flood Construction Level Exemption Policy 002-2024 — Town council would adopt the Town of Princeton Flood Construction Level Exemption Policy 002-2024. Staff Report FCL Exemption Policy Flood Construction Level Exemption Policy [9][15]

“THAT Council adopt the Town of Princeton Flood Construction Level Exemption Policy 002-2024. Staff Report FCL Exemption Policy Flood Construction Level Exemption Policy [9][15]”

8.1 Letter from the Village of Nakusp to Honourable Josie Osborne Minister of Health

Letter from the Village of Nakusp to Honourable Josie Osborne Minister of Health — item 8.1 be received and filed. [8]

“THAT item 8.1 be received and filed. [8]”

10.1 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1051, 2024

The bylaw will allow for more flexible zoning regulations in the town. [14]

“The bylaw will allow for more flexible zoning regulations in the town. [14]”

10.2 2025 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw

The bylaw allows the town to borrow up to $5.29 million to meet its current expenses. [12]

“The bylaw allows the town to borrow up to $5.29 million to meet its current expenses. [12]”

Open questions

  • What are the implications of the Flood Construction Level Exemption Policy 002-2024 being tabled?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. 174.CouncilReport.PHNR.21.11.2024Ver2
  5. 174.PHNR.28.11.2024_compressed
  6. 64081
  7. 64082
  8. BC Alert Ready Program Request to include Health Services - Hon. Josie Osborne_Redacted
  9. 64083
  10. 64084
  11. 64094
  12. Adoption-2025 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw Report
  13. Regular Agenda - 20 Nov 2024 - Minutes - Pdf
  14. Adoption-Staff Report - Zoning Amendment FCL Exemptions
  15. Staff Report FCL Exemption Policy

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Brief 794 · 2024-12-04