NEW SPEED LIMIT SURVEY

Our spring speed limit reduction survey garnered 275 community responses! Where and how do you think speeds could be adjusted? We want to hear your thoughts regarding perceived road safety concerns in Squamish!

Complete our new survey to share your thoughts. 

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An update to the Zoning Bylaw to increase density standards across the District was adopted on June 18 by Council. These changes are necessary to align the District’s zoning requirements with new provincial legislation (BILL 44) as well as the District’s commitments to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (Squamish Housing Action Plan).

The update has replaced selected RS-1, RS-1A, RS-2, RS-2A, RS-3, and RMH-2 zones with a new R-1 zone to include Multiple Dwelling Residential (MDR) as an allowed use.

Please contact the planning department if you are considering building Multiple Dwelling Residential units on your property at 604.815.5002 or planning@squamish.ca

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A late penalty of 5% will be applied after July 2, 2024. A second 5% penalty will be applied after July 31, 2024.

Please note, property owners are responsible for payment of the 2024 property taxes and utilities regardless of whether or not notices are received.

If you have not yet received your notice, please contact Financial Services at 604.815.5035.

Click the link below for more information and ways to pay.

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Stage 4 of the Garibaldi Neighbourhood Planning Process continues with workshops on June 26 and 27.

• Area 4: Estates North and East - Wednesday, June 26 from 6 to 8 p.m.
• Area 1: Commercial area - Thursday, June 27 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. (online). A link to join the event online will be sent to all registered attendees

Residents in these areas are invited to attend one of the upcoming workshop events where staff will present a draft of the Garibaldi Estates Neighbourhood Plan.

Visit the Garibaldi Estates Neighbourhood Planning Process project page on Let's Talk Squamish to find the focus area relevant to you and RSVP to the session of your choice.

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Construction has begun on the new childcare centre, Mén̓mens ta smánit, located at Valleycliffe Elementary School.

The new municipally-owned childcare facility will create 36 new full-time spaces – 12 infant/toddler spaces for ages 12 months to 3 years and 24 group care spaces for 30 months to school age. Creation of these new spaces and improving access to early learning are urgently needed in Squamish and are a priority for the District of Squamish, as outlined in the District of Squamish Child Care Action Plan.

The waitlist will open on July 3, 2024.

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ROAD PAINTING

The annual road painting refresh program is upcoming. The purpose of this program is to enhance driving safety, and work will be occurring in all Squamish neighbourhoods.

Road line painting will start as early as June 26, depending on your location.

All work expected to be completed by July 5.

The crew will be working at night to limit traffic impacts. Disruptions will include noise, traffic delays, and paint odours where the crew is working.

Please watch out for wet paint and crews working.

DUST ABATEMENT

There has been a dust control product crews recently applied along the Mamquam Forest Service Road in Squamish.

Like many household products, the product lignosulfonate is not harmful when used as intended, as a diluted product that is applied to a road surface.

• This product is used widely across industry, and is considered one of the safest, most effective, and environmentally friendly dust control products available.
• There is one more product application for the remainder of this year, in August 2024. 

We thank the public for their patience as we progress this project.

The public is being reminded to be aware and take precautions while in the Squamish Estuary following a sighting of a sow and three cubs Wednesday afternoon. No physical contact was made and no one was injured.

Please take precautions in case of wildlife encounters, including traveling in groups and carrying bear spray. People are urged to consider alternative areas to walk their dogs at this time.

The Conservation Officer Service has received multiple reports of a sow and two cubs in the University Heights neighbourhood, particularly around Snowberry Place and Squamish Valley Golf Course.

Continue to report wildlife sightings and encounters to the 24/7 Conservation Officer Service hotline at

1-877-952-7277 (RAPP)

The western toadlet migration is about to begin. Tiny western toadlets are preparing to travel en masse from their Garibaldi Springs breeding ponds into the Garibaldi Highlands forests. During their two-week migration, they will cross most of the trails circled on the attached map. Their mass migration and sensitivity to disturbance makes our responsible use of trails critical to their survival. Please avoid use of these trails during this important phase of their lifecycle.

Western toads population is under threat from habitat loss and climate change. Help support our local western toad population by making alternative trail choices.

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Upcoming Events

• EV Expo Day - June 22
• Garibaldi Estates Neighbourhood Plan Workshop for Area 4 - June 26
• Garibaldi Estates Neighbourhood Plan Workshop for Area 1 - June 27

Local initiatives:

• Neighbourhood Small Grants - Applications open

Local volunteer opportunities:

• Visit the Volunteer Connector to see more opportunities.