Regional District of Nanaimo, BC

Resolutions, Ordinances, or Other Climate Legislation

This assessment is based on 1 piece of legislation. The Regional District of Nanaimo adopted zoning bylaw amendments and updated a board policy to make it easier for property owners to install green building systems. The changes address three main areas: renewable energy (such as solar panels and small wind turbines), energy-efficient building design (called passive design), and rainwater collection systems. Specific modifications include allowing solar panels to extend higher than normal height limits, permitting small wind turbines at greater heights, adjusting how floor area is calculated to support efficient design, and exempting rainwater systems from setback requirements in one electoral area. The policy now recognizes green building systems as valid reasons for granting variances from standard zoning rules, supporting both renewable energy and water conservation efforts.

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Reports & Planning Documents

This overview is based on two climate reports from the Regional District of Nanaimo: a Climate Action Technical Advisory Committee report and a Corporate Carbon Neutral Plan. The documents focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to climate risks like wildfires and flooding, and achieving net-zero operational emissions by 2032. Key initiatives include landfill gas management, building energy retrofits, vehicle electrification, water supply protection, wildfire preparedness programs, transit electrification, waste diversion strategies, and renewable energy development. Implementation involves updating policies to support climate-appropriate development, establishing a carbon neutral support team, conducting energy audits, and expanding home retrofit support programs.

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