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Public Hearings

Under Section 464 of the Local Government Act, public hearings are generally required before adopting or amending an Official Community Plan, zoning bylaw, or certain related bylaws. Hearings may be held during Council meetings or as stand-alone events. The public can participate in person, by written submission, by phone, or via Zoom.

Public hearings are no longer permitted for some zoning bylaws where: an Official Community Plan is in place, the bylaw is consistent with it, and the purpose is primarily residential (at least 50% of gross floor area). Hearings are also prohibited for bylaws required under section 481.3 of the Act.

Review materials
Documents can be viewed at the District of Ucluelet office (200 Main Street) during regular hours (Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., excluding holidays) or online.

Submit written comments
Submit by mail, drop-off, or email (communityinput@ucluelet.ca). Please include your name and address with your submission. In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), all submissions form part of the public record. Written submissions for public hearings will be published on the District’s website and included in the Council agenda materials for the applicable public hearing, in the interest of transparency.

Attend in person
Ucluelet Community Centre, 500 Matterson Drive.

Join by phone (Zoom)
Visit Ucluelet.ca/CouncilMeetings for the Zoom information. Press *9 to raise your hand and *6 to unmute. State your name and address.

Join online (Zoom)
Visit Ucluelet.ca/CouncilMeetings for the Zoom information. Click “Raise Hand” to speak and unmute when prompted. Please state your name and address before speaking.

Public hearings are livestreamed and recorded on the District of Ucluelet’s YouTube channel (up to 60-second delay).

Privacy

Public hearings are livestreamed and recorded on the District’s YouTube channel. Any correspondence you submit—including your name and address—becomes part of the public record and will be published online or read at the hearing. Your phone number and email address will not be disclosed.

Personal information is collected under s. 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for administering the public hearing. For questions, contact the Corporate Officer at (250) 726-7744, foi@ucluelet.ca, or P.O. Box 999, Ucluelet, BC, V0R 3A0.

Upcoming Public Hearings:

May 20, 2026, Public Hearing – 4:00 P.M.

District of Ucluelet Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1394, 2026 and District of Ucluelet Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1395, 2026.

Public Hearing – May 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM – District of Ucluelet Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1394, 2026 and District of Ucluelet Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1395, 2026

The Public Hearing will take place in person at the George Fraser Community Room in the Ucluelet Community Centre (500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet, B.C.) and electronically via Zoom.

The purpose of the Public Hearing was for Council to receive public input on:

District of Ucluelet Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1394, 2026 and District of Ucluelet Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1395, 2026 (RZ 25-01 – District Lot 543, Clayoquot Land District, Except Plan VIP19677, Native Island; Except shown outlined in red on PL VIP1377R, & EXC PT IN PL VIP41770 & VIP76238 (PID 000-828-891))

To view the full public notice, click here: May 20, 2026, Public Hearing – Public Notice