# Canadian municipal zoning and land use updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/canadian-municipal-zoning-and-land-use-updates > Updated: 2026-09-09T14:20:55.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Municipalities in British Columbia are pursuing various zoning amendments to manage urban development and land use. In the District of Clearwater, officials proposed updates to the town’s zoning bylaw following an updated Official Community Plan. The proposal includes the creation of three new zones—mixed-use town centre, residential high density ground oriented, and residential medium density urban—to address housing, commercial, and industrial needs. Senior planner Brianne McCourt stated the mixed-use town centre aims to “establish a central downtown core for the community.” In Rossland, the City Council approved an amendment allowing indoor self-storage units within the Downtown Commercial Zone, with the restriction that they cannot be located on the street level. Meanwhile, in Courtenay, a proposal is under consideration to rezone properties on Braidwood Road from Commercial Two A to Multiple Use Six. This change would facilitate a four-storey apartment building with 34 residential units by increasing the maximum building height and adjusting floor area ratios. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Municipal councils in Rossland and Courtenay address zoning changes Municipal councils in Rossland and Courtenay are addressing zoning changes, including new self-storage allowances, bear-proof waste services, and a proposed 34-unit apartment development. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/municipal-councils-in-rossland-and-courtenay-address-zoning-changes ### 2026-08-13: District of Clearwater proposes new zoning bylaw updates The District of Clearwater is gathering public feedback on proposed zoning bylaw updates, including new residential and mixed-use town centre zones to establish a central downtown core. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/district-of-clearwater-proposes-new-zoning-bylaw-updates --- Cite as: Canadian municipal zoning and land use updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/canadian-municipal-zoning-and-land-use-updates