What exactly is a Public Hearing?
Public Hearings provide an opportunity for Council to hear from those who believe their interest in a given property may be affected by proposed changes to either a Zoning Bylaw or the Official Community Plan. In Harbourside’s case, the Public Hearing is being held in order to review Concert’s rezoning application.
What will happen at Harbourside’s Public Hearing?
Before the Public Hearing begins, sign-up sheets are placed outside of the Council Chambers 90 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Stakeholders who wish to speak during the Public Hearing have the opportunity to sign-up any time up until the hearing begins. There will be two sign-up sheets, one for speakers in support, and another for speakers in opposition.
The Public Hearing will begin with an introduction by the City Clerk. Next, there will be a comprehensive review of the project which will be given by City Staff. Following the project review, representatives from Concert will have the opportunity to make a 10 minute presentation on the development. Next, those who have signed up will have the opportunity to speak. Speakers will be called up in an alternating fashion between the two sign-up sheets. Once everyone has been heard, Council will then ask questions of City Staff and Concert’s representatives. After the Public Hearing is concluded, Council will make a decision on Concert’s rezoning application.
Public Hearing
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
6:00 pm in Council Chambers
City of North Vancouver’s City Hall
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