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DEMO 1 · CITY OF LAKEVIEW (FICTIONAL) · ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
INPUT — Legal Document
BY-LAW NUMBER 2026-031
WHEREAS the proposed development at 245 Lakeshore Drive is consistent with the Official Plan... NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Lakeview ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: That Zoning By-law 2018-042 be amended by rezoning the subject lands from R1 to R4-14 to permit a six-storey residential building containing 48 dwelling units...
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Lakeview Council approves rezoning at 245 Lakeshore Drive for 48-unit six-storey building
Lakeview City Council has approved a zoning change at 245 Lakeshore Drive, allowing a six-storey residential building containing 48 dwelling units. The property was rezoned from R1 to R4-14. Zoning rules for surrounding streets are not affected by this change...
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Ready for review · CivicPress · Mar 18, 2026
DEMO 2 · CITY OF BEAVER LAKE 🦫 (FICTIONAL) · COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
INPUT — Legal Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING — MV-2026-014
Take notice that the Committee of Adjustment of the City of Beaver Lake will hold a Public Meeting on April 9, 2026 pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, to consider application MV-2026-014 for Minor Variance from Zoning By-law 2019-088 to permit an accessory structure with a maximum height of 5.2 metres whereas the By-law permits 4.5 metres, and a side yard setback of 0.9 metres whereas 1.2 metres is required...
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Your neighbour on Lakeview Crescent wants to build a taller garage — here is what that means for you
A homeowner at 142 Lakeview Crescent is asking the City to allow a garage slightly taller and closer to the property line than standard rules permit. You can share your view at a virtual public meeting on April 9 at 1:00 p.m. — watch live on YouTube. Important: if you don't comment before the meeting, you lose the right to appeal...
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Ready for review · CivicPress · Apr 2, 2026
DEMO 3 · TOWN OF MAPLE RIDGE 🍁 (FICTIONAL) · HERITAGE DESIGNATION
INPUT — Legal Notice
NOTICE OF PASSING BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE — BY-LAW 2026-022
Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Maple Ridge has passed By-law 2026-022 under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18, as amended, to designate the property known as 88 Mill Street as a property of cultural heritage value or interest. The designation is based upon the property meeting the criteria for designation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 with respect to design/physical value, historical/associative value, and contextual value...
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Maple Ridge officially protects one of its oldest buildings — the 1887 Mill Street gristmill is now a heritage landmark
The Town of Maple Ridge has formally designated 88 Mill Street as a protected heritage property. The designation means the building's historic character must be preserved through any future changes or renovations. The property was recognized for its design, historical, and contextual value under Ontario heritage criteria...
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Ready for review · CivicPress · Mar 28, 2026
DEMO 4 · MUNICIPALITY OF PINE VALLEY 🌲 (FICTIONAL) · BUDGET DECISION
INPUT — Council Resolution
RESOLUTION 2026-R-047 — 2026 OPERATING BUDGET
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby adopts the 2026 Operating Budget of $14,872,400 representing a net levy increase of 4.2% over 2025; AND FURTHER that the residential tax rate be established at 0.00724631 per dollar of assessment; AND FURTHER that service enhancements including curbside organics expansion to rural routes in Q3 2026, addition of one full-time by-law enforcement officer, and $340,000 for arena HVAC replacement be approved...
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Pine Valley 2026 budget approved — 4.2% tax increase funds three new services
Pine Valley Council approved the 2026 budget of $14.9 million — a 4.2% increase over last year. The increase funds: green bin pickup expanded to rural routes starting Q3 2026, one new by-law enforcement officer, and $340,000 to replace the arena's heating and cooling system...
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Ready for review · CivicPress · Jan 29, 2026
●BY-LAWS
●ZONING AMENDMENTS
●BUDGET DECISIONS
●PUBLIC NOTICES
●HERITAGE DESIGNATIONS
●DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
●COMMITTEE DECISIONS
●COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS
●BY-LAWS
●ZONING AMENDMENTS
●BUDGET DECISIONS
●PUBLIC NOTICES
●HERITAGE DESIGNATIONS
●DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
●COMMITTEE DECISIONS
●COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS
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