- City Council
- Public Hearings Process
Public Hearing Process
How to participate in writing:
- Submit comments by mail or drop off in-person during office hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays):
City of Revelstoke 216 Mackenzie Avenue PO Box 170 Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 Attention: Corporate Officer - Email comments to the attention of the Corporate Officer at publichearings@revelstoke.ca with Public Hearing Comment in the subject line.
- Written submissions will be accepted until 12:00 pm (noon) the day of the Public Hearing.
- Written submissions will be added to the Council agenda package for public viewing.
- No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Please note that all submissions must include a name and address and will form part of the public record.
Further Information:
The bylaw and all supporting information including public comment, and public engagement results prior to notification, will be available for public inspection up to and including the day of the Public Hearing in the Development Services Department at City Hall.
How to participate in-person:
- After the Public Hearing has been set, individuals choosing to ATTEND IN PERSON ARE be required to add their names to the Speakers List. To have your name added to the In Person Speakers List, please email publichearings@revelstoke.ca. Your email should include your full name and address in the and specify which Public Hearing item you wish to speak to. Please include the following in the email subject line: 'Public Hearing Speakers List Request'. A staff person will send a follow up email with information and provide information on any protocols to be followed.
- The Public Hearing will begin at the time posted on the notification and newspaper advertisement with an introduction.
- The Mayor will ask the public for the first time if anyone would like to speak to the bylaw, and your name will be called in the order it appears on the Speakers List.
- When you are called to provide comment, please begin by providing Council with your full name and the street you live on. All speakers are asked to restrict their comments to three minutes maximum.
- After you speak, you may return to your original seat.
- During each time slot required for the Public Hearing, the Mayor will ask the public a second and third time if anyone would like to speak to the bylaw. The Public Hearing will continue until all listed on the Speakers List, have had a chance to be heard.
- No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Please note that your name and address will form part of the public record.
Further Information:
The bylaw and all supporting information including public comment, and public engagement results prior to notification, will be available for public inspection up to and including the day of the Public Hearing in the Development Services Department of City Hall.