In This Week’s Editor’s Note:
- Tofino: Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation adding 34 new lots and 36 housing units.
- Comox: seeking feedback before adopting updated Development Cost Charge Bylaws
- Comox: K’ómoks First Nation adding a 15-lot subdivision.
Tofino: Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation adding 34 new lots and 36 housing units.
The Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation is advancing significant infrastructure developments, including the Phase Two expansion of the Ty-Histanis subdivision. Following a ground-breaking in January 2026, this project aims to add 34 new lots and 36 housing units. The Nation is seeking contractors for the installation of stormwater, water, sanitary, sanitary lift station, earthworks, electrical, sidewalks, roadways, and landscaping. There will be a non-mandatory site meeting held on February 17, 2026 at 1pm at the entrance to Road 2 off of Nuu-Put-Tah Chilth Road. The tender closes March 3.
Comox: seeking feedback before adopting updated Development Cost Charge Bylaws
Council has deferred adoption of updated Development Cost Charge (DCC) and Amenity Cost Charge (ACC) Bylaws until March, and is seeking development community feedback including the City of Courtenay’s February 17, 2026 development community lunch meet-up. Council gave first through third readings of the bylaws in October. Proposed rates, with 1% assist factor under both bylaws, were approved by council in June 2025 and consultation with the development community occurred in July. Proposed rates are as followed: Low Density $26,554 (DCC)/$9,991 (ACC) per lot; Medium Density $12,485 (DCC)/$4,671 (ACC) per dwelling unit; High Density $136.92 (DCC)/$55.58 (ACC) per m2 of GFA; Commercial $47.65 (DCC)/$0 (ACC) per m2 of GFA; Institutional $68.09 (DCC)/$0 (ACC) per m2 of GFA; and Industrial $29.18 (DCC)/$0 (ACC) per m2 of GFA. Staff note while there is a perceived rate increase, its because there was a revision to the land use category definition for Low Density Residential to also include one detached accessory dwelling unit, such as a coach house, without the requirement for an additional DCC charge. This change results in an increase in the number of units/people expected to be living in a low density property because of a change in the land use category definition.
Comox: K’ómoks First Nation adding a 15-lot subdivision.
K’ómoks First Nation is inviting tenders for Subdivision Servicing and Watermain Upgrade – Phase 2. The project includes construction servicing for a 15-lot subdivision on Sahtloot Crescent North, along with watermain upgrades on Sahtloot Crescent North and Back Road. Scope of work includes installation of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and watermain infrastructure; construction of an asphalt roadway extension; replacement of existing watermain segments; and associated roadworks, drainage, and utility connections. An optional site meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2026, with tenders closing March 3, 2026 at 2:00 pm. Substantial completion is targeted for October 15, 2026, subject to funding approval.
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