Tag: Municipal Governance

  • Boundary Tree Raises Legal Question for Fort Street Development

    Victoria City Council had endorsed a six-storey mixed-use development at 1905–1907 Fort Street and 1923–1929 Davie Street, subject to conditions. The proposal, REZ00859 / DPV00248, includes 75 purpose-built rental units and ground-floor commercial space. At Council’s July 23 meeting, neighbouring property owner Pam Simek of 1919 Davie Street presented a certified BC Land Surveyor (BCLS) survey concerning a mature,… Read more

  • Would the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights Improve Municipal Urban Forest Governance?

    Would the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights Improve Municipal Urban Forest Governance?

    On July 20, 2026, Saanich Councillor Nathalie Chambers brought forward a motion asking Council to consider the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights as a framework for informing the District’s Tree Protection Bylaw, Urban Forest Strategy and broader municipal planning. The motion was defeated 8–1 following a lengthy discussion about municipal authority, legal implications and implementation. Questions from the debate Would the Universal… Read more