Article from last night’s Council meeting where Bylaw No. 2679 only got passed its first reading and is surely to be re-drafted.
Locals living the van life can breathe a little easier — at least for now. A flood of criticism has slowed the momentum of Squamish’s proposed camping bylaw, which many fear would force residents living in their vehicles out of town. Councillors — with the exception of Coun. Jenna Stoner, who was absent — unanimously voted to pass first reading of the bylaw on May 21. Council was initially considering passing all three readings at once.
Mayor Karen Elliott decided to put forth only one reading with the promise that the District would consult more with locals living in their vehicles before moving further with the proposed bylaw.
“What we’ve discovered here tonight is a form of housing that hasn’t been contemplated in our affordable housing strategy,” said Elliott.
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