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In particular, it forbids a local government from holding a public hearing on a land-use bylaw if these conditions are met: • an official community plan is in effect for the area covered by the proposed by- law; • the bylaw is consistent with the plan; • the sole purpose of the bylaw is to permit a development that is, in whole or in part, a residential development; and • the residential component. [...] (d) BC legislation on local-land-use bylaws should be amended to require local governments to use the following forms of public engagement in addition to the public hearing:. [...] Should the public hearing come earlier in the process to adopt a land-use bylaw? (See the discussion of this issue in the consultation paper at pages 72–75.) (a) BC legislation on public hearings for local-land-use bylaws should be amended to provide that the public hearing may be held at any time determined by the local government. [...] Should BC legislation on local-land-use bylaws specify procedural requirements for public engagements and hearings? (See the discussion of this issue in the consultation paper at pages 84–86.) (a) BC legislation on local-land-use bylaws should be amended to clarify the obli- gations of local governments to work collaboratively with First Nations gov- ernments in developing procedures for public en. [...] Comments: British Columbia Law Institute 11 Response Booklet for Consultation Paper on Renovating the Public Hearing Notes British Columbia Law Institute 13 Response Booklet for Consultation Paper on Renovating the Public Hearing PRINCIPAL FUNDERS IN 2023 The British Columbia Law Institute expresses its thanks to its funders in 2023: • Law Foundation of British Columbia • Ministry of Attorney Gene.