Council is being asked to direct staff to explore a building…

Council is being asked to direct staff to explore a building regulation bylaw mandating that rental units provide cooling capable of maintaining indoor temperatures no higher than 26°C, with a verbal report back by July 2, 2026. The direction, if supported, would trigger a staff report with bylaw options, first reading, a public hearing, and adoption. No draft text, cost estimate, or implementation timeline accompany the direction in the available materials.

An Official Community Plan amendment has been proposed by an applicant for an undisclosed address in Victoria, BC. The application will be considered at a meeting on May 14, 2026. No outcome has been announced.