City of Courtenay Official Community Plan - 2026 update

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Amend the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw to incorporate wherever feasible the BC Active Transportation Design Guide recommendations including, but not limited to: a. Enhanced cycling lane standards that incorporate protected facilities on key segments of the network as identified in the Cycling Network Plan; b. Increased sidewalk widths including opportunities for green infrastructure such as rain gardens and street trees; c. Multi-use pathway widths and separation distances from roads; d. Furnishing zone recommendations including furnishing zone widths between 2 and 5 metres depending on road classification; e. Design speeds and posted speeds with consideration given to 50 km/h for arterials, 40 km/h for collectors, 30 km/h for local roads, and 15 km/h for lanes; and f. Universal accessibility features such as curb ramp widths and tactile attention indicators .

Objective 5 Zero emissions, electrified transportation is supported and increasingly the norm

Policies

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Create an electric vehicle (EV) public charging network plan to ensure that public electric vehicle (including electric bike) charging and parking facilities are conveniently distributed throughout the city, establish common design guidelines, set standardized usage regulations and fees, and are coordinated across public and private properties such as large commercial properties, gas stations, within Town and Neighbourhood Centres. Work with the Comox Valley local governments, BC Hydro, and the business community to plan and install Level 3 Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) stations in strategic locations. Establish and/or promote incentive programs including rebates, bulk purchasing and financing mechanisms to install EV charging stations in existing single residential dwellings and multi-residences as well as commercial properties located within new Town and Neighbourhood Centres. Do this in partnership with and in relation to others developing such programs to cover gaps and maximize uptake. Establish and promote incentive programs to support uptake of electric bike ownership in partnership and in relation to others developing such programs to cover gaps and maximize rebate uptake. Respond to emerging zero emissions technologies such as electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel and hydrogen vehicles, once the technology is established and widely used. This may include hydrogen producing storage and fueling facilities.

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City of Courtenay Official Community Plan