The City of Dawson Creek is proposing a major update to its zoning rules to comply with provincial housing laws, a change that will allow for at least four residential units on properties where only one was previously permitted. This proposed update, known as Zoning Bylaw No. 4625, aims to help the community meet projected housing needs over the next 20 years.
The City of Dawson Creek is hosting a public hearing on Monday, March 30, 2026, to discuss the changes. The meeting will take place at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10105 – 12A Street. Residents who wish to share their feedback but cannot attend the hearing were required to submit written comments by noon on March 27, 2026.
These updates are being driven by provincial housing legislation, which requires municipalities to update their zoning to allow for more small-scale, multi-unit housing. The city’s latest Housing Needs Assessment, completed in October 2024, identified a need for 1,544 new housing units in the community over the next two decades.
Beyond the new density requirements, the proposed bylaw includes several administrative improvements to make local rules clearer. These updates include updated definitions, consolidated parking regulations, new diagrams and floodplain references, and better alignment with current manufactured home park regulations. The city council, led by Mayor Darcy Dober and the current council members, must finalize these changes to meet a provincial deadline of June 30, 2026.
