To be introduced by Dave LaBerge, Director, Public Safety.
Purpose: To inform Council that a two-storey accessory building and adjoining deck were constructed without a permit or inspections on the property at 3860 Norwell Drive, and to recommend that a Remedial Action Requirement be issued requiring the removal of all unauthorized structures.
Recommendation: That Council:
1. Declare that construction of the two-storey accessory building and adjoining deck structure at 3860 Norwell Drive is in contravention of City of Nanaimo “Building Bylaw 2016 No. 7224” and the Provincial Building Code.
2. Impose remedial action requirements in relation to the provisions of Sections 72 and 73 of the Community Charter.
3. Direct the remedial action requirement to include that all construction completed without required inspections or permit must be completely removed by no later than 60 days after the remedial action requirement is issued.
4. Direct Staff to advise the owner(s) that they may request Council reconsider the remedial action requirement by providing written notice within 14 days of the date on which notice of the remedial action requirement was sent.
5. Direct Staff or their authorized agents to take action in accordance with Section 17 of the Community Charter without further notice to remove all unauthorized construction at the owner’s expense if the said remedial action requirement is not undertaken within the time limit set out in the Council resolution.