You still have a week to have your say on the District’s planned Lot Expansion Program.
Back in 2016, the District tested a pilot project that allowed local residents the option of purchasing District land that bordered on their property. Residents were able to add 10 or 20 feet behind their property, giving them slightly larger lots. But after a few years of allowing residents to extend their properties into some—though not all—of the green spaces around town, the District put the program on hold.
Now, the District is starting to move forward. The next step is to get feedback from residents by means of a community survey. “The review will examine the program and consider its future, including the use of District-owned land, public green space, fairness, the application process, and the resources required to administer the program,” says a post on the District’s website.
“Community feedback is an important part of this review. Whether you support lot expansions, have concerns about the program, or would like to see changes, we encourage you to share your perspective.”
Paper copies of the survey are available at town hall. A link to the survey online can be found at the district website.
Trent is the publisher of Tumbler RidgeLines.
