We want to hear from you!

Mayor and Council for the District of Mackenzie are holding a Public Hearing to ask for the public’s feedback on two proposed zoning bylaw changes, Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1443 & 1444.

What are the proposed amendments about?

Mayor and Council for the District of Mackenzie are holding a Public Hearing to ask for the public’s feedback on a proposed zoning bylaw change, Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1445.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1445 is a proposed change will fix the fencing rules in the zoning bylaw to allow for 1.2 metre (4 foot) fences in front of residential homes and 1.8 metre (6 foot) beside and behind residential homes. The changes also include removing requirements for fences to be permeable.

How can you participate?

Anyone who believes that their interest is affected by the proposed bylaws has an opportunity to be heard through the following ways:

In-Person: To participate in person you must attend the Public Hearing on:

     Where: Council Chambers,1 Mackenzie Boulevard

     When: 6:45 pm, Monday, September 14, 2020

In-Writing: Written comments will be accepted by the District of Mackenzie before the public hearing until 12:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2020 by:

     Email: ac.eiznekcamfotcirtsid@ofni

     Mail/Hand: Bag 340, 1 Mackenzie Boulevard,     Mackenzie, BC V0J 2C0

    Fax: 250-997-5186

Written comments may also be submitted at the public hearing.

Electronically: To participate in the public hearing through electronic methods, contact Corporate Services at 250-997-3221 or by email at ac.eiznekcamfotcirtsid@ofni to receive instructions.

Deadline to request electronic attendance instructions is 12:00 pm (noon) on September 14, 2020.

How can I get more information?

Copies of the proposed bylaw and relevant background documents may be viewed at the Municipal Office, 1 Mackenzie Boulevard, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm and online at Disitrict of Mackenzie.

Questions can be forwarded to Corporate Services at 250-997-3221 or ac.eiznekcamfotcirtsid@ofni.

COVID-19 SAFETY INFORMATION:

Limited seating will be available for attendees in order to maintain social distancing rules. If you are unwell or have been in contact with someone who is unwell, please refrain from attending the meeting in person and participate through the alternative options made available.