Have your say!
The Thornhill Advisory Planning Commission (TAPC) currently has vacancies for membership. If you live in lower or upper Thornhill, Queensway, Churchill Drive, Copper Mountain, or another neighbourhood in Electoral Area E, consider applying and help direct planning initiatives.
What is an Advisory Planning Commission?
An Advisory Planning Commission (APC) is an independent body made up of residents appointed by the Regional District Board. Members of an APC serve on a volunteer basis, attending meetings monthly or as scheduled based on need. Please note that APCs act as advisors and don't have direct responsibility or authority over the matters they represent.
That said, members of an APC have a significant responsibility to the community they represent.
The primary functions of an APC are:
- Advising the Board on items like land use and community planning, such as:
- Preparation of Zoning Bylaws and Official Community Plans
- Preparation of infrastructure plans and studies that have planning implications (e.g., sewer, water, transportation)
- Applications from property owners for land use approvals, such as rezoning applications, temporary use permits, and development variance permits
- Listening to and gathering input from the community to determine views on planning and land use matters
Are you interested in becoming a TAPC Member?
Apply to be a member on the Regional District website here, or you can pick up a an application form at the RDKS office: Suite 200 – 4545 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, B.C, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays.
If you have questions or would like to learn more, please contact the Development Services department at the Regional District office at 250-615-6100, visit the Advisory Planning Commission page on the RDKS website, or email Development Services at [email protected].