Help to  Preserve Saltair’s Rural Charm

The CVRD plans to reduce the minimum lot size in R2 zones from 2 acres to 1 acre, allowing subdivision into smaller suburban-style lots.

Why It Matters

• Loss of rural character and forested areas

• Increased housing density with suites/carriage homes

• Decline in biodiversity and local wildlife

• Strain on water, sewage, and infrastructure

• Potential rise in property taxes

Take Action
This change may be finalized in Fall 2025. If you oppose it, please sign the petition to keep the 2-acre minimum in rural Saltair.

“I oppose the removal of the 2-acre minimum lot size in Saltair’s Official Community Plan and request its reinstatement to preserve our community’s rural character.”

Link to Petition: https://chng.it/gCB8Kxx977

Important Notice from Cowichan Valley Regional District:

The CVRD is delivering totes to residents starting April 1 in anticipation of the three-stream curbside collection program beginning in June. Depending on the electoral area you live in, you can expect the following totes/bins to be delivered to your residence this spring:

Saltair Area G residents will receive the following:

• Bear resistant rolling organics tote. Size 132 Litre
• Glass Bin Size: 27 Litre
• Food scrap kitchen bin. Size 18 Litre

*The new totes/bins can be used on your first scheduled pickup day in June.

The CVRD will send an alert via the Cowichan Recycles app to residents the day before the totes/bins are delivered.

If you require additional information, please call the CVRD Recycling Hotline at 250-746-2540 or email curbside [at] cvrd [dot] bc [dot] ca.

For more information on Three-Stream Curbside Collection, please visit the project page on planyourcowichan.ca