2025 Zoning Bylaw
Direct link to current draft of proposed Zoning Bylaw 2025-026, updated as of Dec. 22, 2025
The Public Hearing for new zoning bylaw (and related OCP map amendment) has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 20th at 5pm in Room 201 of the REC Centre at 930 Main St (official notice). Council will consider third and final reading of the bylaw in a Special Council Meeting to follow immediately after the conclusion of the Public Hearing on the 20th. Feedback on the draft bylaw can be submitted to planning@lillooet.ca at anytime.
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. A legal review of the bylaw took place in October/November, 2025, and the bylaw needed to be approved by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit as well (December, 2025). These reviews resulted in minor edits.
Where are we now?
Next Steps: Public Hearing
A Public Hearing has now been scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 5pm, in Room 201 of the REC Centre, at 930 Main St, after which, if Council decides no further changes are needed, the bylaw can be given third reading and adoption at a Special Council Meeting immediately following the Public Hearing. If further changes are requested by Council after the Public Hearing, adoption will be delayed until the bylaw is approved.
The current zoning bylaw draft is available for public review and feedback is welcome anytime up until 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.
There is also a redlined version of the current zoning bylaw draft which shows the primary changes since the second reading in September.
View the official Notice of Public Hearing to see how to submit feedback.
Watch for updates on this page!
Page updated on Dec. 22, 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.
Summary of Major Changes
References
Draft Zoning Bylaw No. 2025-026 (new)
Proposed Zoning Map - Schedule A of the Draft Bylaw (new)
Current Zoning Bylaw 2018, No. 454
Current Zoning Map (2018 No. 454 Bylaw)
Map showing where Buffer Strips required
Current Official Community Plan
Current Official Community Plan Land Use Map
Proposed OCP Map Amendment Bylaw
Staff Report explaining what is actually changing regarding the OCP map amendment.
Contact
Please direct questions or comments to Kayvon Bahrami, Planning Technician and Clerk, at planning@lillooet.ca or call 250-256-4289.