Advisory Design Panel

The Advisory Design Panel's purpose is to advise Council on the design merits of plans referred to the Panel.

Purpose

The Advisory Design Panel provides advice to Council on the design merits of plans as part of a:

  • rezoning application
  • development permit
  • special projects referred to the Panel by City Council

Time Commitment

Panel members meet once a month.

Eligibility

Members have training in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, engineering, land development or are an interested member of the general public.

Membership

Members of the Advisory Design Panel for the current term include:

  • Jarren Butterworth
  • Joseph Gowid
  • Julie Brown
  • Kristina Zalite
  • Mark Hornell
  • Nicholas Standeven (Chair)
  • Priscilla Samuel
  • Tamara Bonnemaison

Meeting Schedule

 2026 Meeting Schedule

Meetings of the Advisory Design Panel are open to the public:
•    In person in the Songhees Room at City Hall (unless otherwise stated). No bookings required. Limited space.
•    Online via Microsoft Teams (free download).

Meeting details and links are posted in the meeting schedule approximately one week before each scheduled meeting. Meeting minutes will be posted once adopted by the panel.

View materials for Advisory Design Panel consideration and subscribe for updates on individual development applications through the Development Tracker.