4063-4065 Sahtlam Road

A Development Variance Permit application for 4063-4065 Sahtlam Road in North Cowichan seeks to allow kennel use in what the filing describes as the “green building” on the property. The property owner, Samanth Jackson, is applying directly. Council is currently reviewing public written submissions received on the variance request, with a decision expected once that review concludes. The variance signals that kennel use is not currently permitted as-of-right under the Sahtlam property’s existing zoning. The Sahtlam corridor is a mix of larger rural lots, agricultural operations, and single-family residential; a small-scale kennel fits the area’s land-use character, but regulatory approval is required. The DVP process enables council to assess site-specific conditions — setbacks, noise, animal numbers — without a full rezoning. The absence of a concurrent rezoning or OCP amendment suggests the underlying zone may already contemplate limited non-residential uses, with kennels requiring only discretionary approval. The immediate timeline depends on whether council approves the variance or requests additional information. If granted, the owner would need to secure any necessary building permits for the green building’s interior and a municipal business licence before commencing operation. The volume and tenor of public submissions are not available in this data set, so the degree of neighbour support or opposition remains unknown at the decision stage.

A Development Variance Permit application for 4063-4065 Sahtlam Road in North Cowichan seeks to allow kennel use in w…