MattersDevelopmentFirst seen Dec 15, 2025Last discussed Feb 2, 2026
Commercial and business park permitted uses
The proposed review covers which businesses may operate in commercial and business park zones, with the aim of simplifying and aligning the rules. Pet grooming and bakery uses were also proposed as additions to the permitted uses.
Where it stands: Review of permitted uses directed; immediate pet grooming and bakery bylaw defeated Feb 3, 2026.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
Staff directed to review commercial and business park uses
Councillor Harder brought forward notice to review permitted uses in business park and commercial zones and to prepare a bylaw to permit pet grooming and bakery uses where appropriate.
Discussion
Council debated whether to (a) direct a comprehensive review of commercial/business park permitted uses to simplify and harmonize categories, and (b) immediately prepare a bylaw amendment to add pet grooming and bakery uses. Council divided the notice into two parts: the comprehensive review (part 1) was approved; the targeted immediate bylaw amendment (part 2) was defeated amid concerns about being overly prescriptive.
Decision: Rejected the immediate bylaw to add pet grooming and bakery uses.
Defeated
Decision: Directed staff to review zones and draft a bylaw permitting pet grooming and bakeries.
Decision: Directed staff to review permitted uses across business park and commercial zones.
Passed
Decision: Approved dividing the notice for separate votes.
Passed
Notice of Motion: direct staff to review permitted uses in Business Park and Commercial zones and prepare bylaw amendments to permit uses such as pet grooming and bakery in those zones.