October 1, 2026
Town of Sidney Council Meeting Highlights: September 28, 2026
Sidney BC
Highlights from regular Council meetings provide a brief summary of some items of broad public interest. The summary is not inclusive of all agenda items. Please refer to sidney.civicweb.net/Portal for the full agenda, minutes, and webcast.
Council directs staff to remove southbound traffic diversion on Bowerbank Road near Piercy Avenue
In response to community concerns about traffic impacts and reports of vehicles bypassing the traffic diversion, Council directed that southbound access on Bowerbank Road at Piercy Avenue be reopened to all traffic. Council also directed staff to develop a community engagement strategy for the Bowerbank Road Neighbourhood Bikeway and bring it forward for Council’s consideration before the end of 2026. The engagement process will help inform future decisions regarding the bikeway, including the remaining traffic diversion at Siddall Road and Mills Road. Council also requested that staff bring forward options for alternative traffic calming measures on Bowerbank Road and Siddall Road.
Council approves development permit for 140-unit rental apartment building at Beacon Avenue West and Highway 17 following expiration of original development permit from 2024
Council approved a development permit for a five-storey, 140-unit purpose-built rental apartment building at 2180 Beacon Avenue West, along Highway 17. The development will include a mix of one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units, including adaptable units designed to support accessibility. Twenty percent of the units will be offered as below-market rentals, helping to increase housing options in the community. As part of the project’s off-site improvements, the developer will construct a section of the planned multi-use path along the north side of Beacon Avenue West. The proposal was previously approved in 2024, including the required zoning changes, but a new development permit application was necessary after the original permit expired before construction could begin.
Council approves development permit for 61-unit rental apartment building on White Birch Road following expiration of original development permit from 2024
Council approved a development permit for a four-storey, 61-unit rental apartment building at 2060 White Birch Road. The proposal was previously approved in 2024, including the required zoning changes, but a new development permit application was necessary after the original permit expired before construction could begin. The existing marina use will continue on the property.
Presentation: Development Permit Application Video
Council approves zoning amendment for 75-unit rental apartment building on Third Street
Council approved a zoning amendment bylaw for 9972 Third Street, rezoning the eastern portion of the property to RM7 Multi-Unit Residential – Tier 2 and creating consistent zoning across the site. Council will consider the associated development permit and development variance permit applications at a future meeting. The proposal includes a four-storey rental apartment building with 75 dwelling units, along with variances related to front yard setbacks, rooftop access siting, and rooftop access structure height.