Discussions around zoning for temporary warming shelters is returning to Smithers council tomorrow (Tuesday) night.
It started last year after the Bulkley Valley Harm Reduction Society opened its shelter for the season.
Councillor Frank Wray made a motion at the December 9th council meeting for staff to look into removing “rescue mission” from the C-1A zoning definition.
Because the use was permitted by the zoning, it allowed the society to open its shelter in the former Fabrications building at Queen Street and Third Avenue without special council approval.
The shelter received funding from BC Housing to operate through the winter and will be closing on March 31.
The council meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. and can be watched on the town’s Facebook page.
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