2025 Zoning Bylaw

Direct link to current draft Zoning Bylaw 2025-026, updated as of Dec. 2, 2025.

Feedback on the draft bylaw can be submitted to planning@lillooet.ca.

The draft new Zoning Bylaw received second reading by Council on September 2, 2025. The District is awaiting the result of a legal review of the proposed bylaw and a required Ministry of Transportation review. When those reviews are complete, further revisions may be necessary. After the final reviews are completed, a Public Hearing will be scheduled for either late 2025 or early 2026 before third reading and adoption of the bylaw. Thanks to everyone who participated in the public engagement period this past June-August.

Watch for updates here!

What is a Zoning Bylaw?

The Lillooet Zoning Bylaw is a legal document that regulates how land and buildings in Lillooet can be used. It sets rules for things like building height, property setbacks, land use types (e.g., residential, commercial, industrial), minimum off-street parking, and more. The bylaw helps guide growth, protect neighbourhood character, and ensure land is used in a safe, orderly, and efficient way. By setting limits to land uses, it prevents conflict between neighbours.

At the June 17, 2025 Regular Council Meeting, Council gave first reading to the new proposed Zoning Bylaw 2025-026. The public engagement period ran from June 25 until August 6, 2025. There was a Public Open House on July 14 from 5-8:30pm in Room 201 of the REC Centre.

The draft bylaw received second reading on Sept. 2, 2025. Council made further decisions related to special topics at the Oct. 7, 2025 Council Meeting. See a summary of decisions made at this meeting here.

Where are we now?

Staff are awaiting the result of a legal review of the proposed bylaw as well as a mandatory review by the Ministry of Transportation. Once those reviews are complete, including any resulting revisions, a Public Hearing will be scheduled, after which, if Council decides no further changes are needed, the bylaw can be given third reading and adoption. It further changes are required after the Public Hearing, adoption will be delayed until the bylaw is completed.

The current zoning bylaw draft is available for public review and any feedback can be submitted to planning@lillooet.ca.

Next Steps: Public Hearing

After the legal review is complete and after the District receives approval from the Ministry of Transportation, staff will schedule a Public Hearing, as required by the Local Government Act. Once the Notice of Public Hearing is published, the District invites the public to submit final comments and feedback on the bylaw from then until the date of the Public Hearing. The public can provide input either by submitting written feedback ahead of the public hearing, or anyone can speak to Council directly at the hearing itself.

Watch for updates on this page!

Direct link to draft new Zoning Bylaw - as ofDec. 2, 2025

Direct link to new zone map

Page updated on Dec. 2, 2025

Have Your Say: Zoning Bylaw Public Engagement

The District of Lillooet invited the public to provide feedback on the draft Zoning Bylaw. The public input period was open for six weeks, from June 25 to August 6, 2025. Your input will help shape the future of land use regulation in our community!

Online Questionnaire

The questionnaire is now closed. Any late feedback can be emailed to planning@lillooet.ca.

Public Open House

The District hosted a public open house on July 14 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM in Room 201 of the REC Centre.