Prince George, B.C. – Pineview residents will get the first look tonight at a possible amendment to a Regional District of Fraser-Fort George zoning bylaw dealing with the issue of secondary suites.

The possible change would address the issue of secondary suites on parcels of land that are 0.8 hectares ( 2 acres) or larger, but are not recreational properties.

The amendment would cover properties under the Regional District jurisdiction that are not within the municipal boundaries of Prince George, McBride, Valemount or Mackenzie.

In order to gather public input on the amendment, a survey has been developed which can be accessed either online or in hard copy at a number of open house sessions that have been scheduled:

September 29, 2015: Pineview Community Hall 7:00 – 8:30pm
September 30, 2015: Beaverly Fire/Rescue Hall 7:00 – 8:30 pm
October 6, 2015: East Line Activity Center 7:00 – 8:30pm
October 6, 2015: Summit Lake Community Hall, 7:00 – 8:30pm
October 7, 2015: Canoe Valley Recreation Center, Valemount, 7:00 – 8:30pm
October 7, 2015: Ness Lake Community Hall, 7:00 – 8:30pm
October 8, 2015: Robson Valley Recreation Center, 7:00 – 8:30pm
October 13, 2015: Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Board Room, 7:00 – 8:30pm

The Regional District is also interested in feedback on whether secondary suites should be allowed on lakeshore parcels.