Ministry of Transportation and Transit Approval on Minor Rezoning Applications

Whereas rezoning applications within 800 metres from the intersection of a controlled access highway with any other highway requires approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Transit; And whereas Kamloops is like many other local governments which have many kilometres of highways through their jurisdiction; And whereas minor rezoning applications are considered those not requiring a Traffic Impact Assessment by generating no more than 100 new trips in the peak hour; And whereas the approval times for rezoning applications can be many months: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM ask the Province that minor rezoning applications not require approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Transit.