NOTICE IS GIVEN that Council proposes to adopt “Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4042, 2025” at their regular Council meeting being held November 19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
The purpose of Bylaw No. 4042 is to re-establish a revitalization tax exemption program to grant property tax exemptions for eligible projects on industrial lands. The kinds of projects eligible for a tax exemption under the proposed bylaw are:
- New construction having a building permit value of $2,000,000 or greater,
- Renovations or alterations having a building permit value of $2,000,000 or greater that are 50% greater than the current assessed value of the property, and
- All industrial zoned lands in North Cowichan, with the exception of the Benchlands Project in Chemainus.
Notice of Proposed Revitalization Program Bylaw
Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4042, 2025
If you believe you are affected by this proposed bylaw, you may make representations to Council at its Regular meeting to be held at 5:00 pm, Wednesday November 19, 2025.
If you are unable to attend the Council meeting, written submissions will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025.
Written submissions can be sent by email to legislativeservices@northcowichan.ca or mailed or hand-delivered to Attn: Legislative Services, 7030 Trans-Canada Highway, North Cowichan, BC V9L 6A1.
If you have any questions or wish to inspect a copy of the bylaw, please contact Legislative Services.
This notice is given as required by Section 227 of the Community Charter.