City issues call for new member of Board of Variance

Applications open until June 30

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed June 15, 2023 4:00 PM

Summary

Residents interested in becoming more involved with local government have the opportunity to apply to the Board of Variance. The City of Nanaimo is currently recruiting one member for a three-year term.

The board is an independent body that can grant variances to relax zoning regulations, extend non-conforming uses and reconstruct non-conforming buildings.

Successful applicants for the Board of Variance will have a basic understanding of building and zoning regulations such as the City’s Zoning Bylaw and BC Building Code, as well as familiarity with interpreting architectural plans and documents. Board members cannot be elected officials, employees of the local government that appoints them or on an advisory planning commission.

For more information regarding the board including mandate, eligibility requirements, time commitments and responsibilities, please see the Board of Variance web page and application form on the City’s website at www.nanaimo.ca under Your Government/Boards and Committees.

Interested residents can submit a completed application form to the Legislative Services Department by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 30.

• online: www.nanaimo.ca/goto/committees
• mail/in-person: Legislative Services, 455 Wallace Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5J6
• email: legislative.servicesoffice@nanaimo.ca

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