The District is seeking to select one qualified respondent or respondent team (the Consultant) to provide:
1. A comprehensive update of the existing Saanich Development Permit Area (DPA) Guidelines; and
2. Recommendations for updating the existing Saanich Zoning Bylaw, Building Bylaw, Noise Suppression Bylaw and the Minimum Property Maintenance Standards Bylaw In order to:
. Remove barriers to high performance buildings and support sustainable development;
. Align with the OCP's approach to the development of sustainable, compact and complete communities focused on centers, corridors and villages;
. Establish the District of Saanich's expectations and aspirations for the form and character of development in Saanich, in alignment with design policies / guidelines in recently developed area plans and established best practices;
. Encourage the creation of exceptional sustainable development, contextual and compatible architecture, high quality pedestrian realms, context-sensitive design, and contribute to place-making and design excellence in our community;
. Support net-zero carbon new construction and redevelopment;
. Support sustainable design aligned with the goals of the Saanich Climate Plan;
. Support the development of diverse and adaptable housing options within Saanich as aligned with the goals of the Housing Strategy; and
. Use more consistent format, language, and content between development permit areas and other bylaws. The updated Guidelines would be used by staff, architects, landscape architects, engineers, developers, community members, and others when designing development and/or evaluating development permit applications. The District uses a Bonfire portal for accepting and evaluating proposals digitally. Please contact Bonfire at Support@GoBonfire.com for technical questions related to your submission. The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this time.
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