The Peace River Regional District (PRRD), located in northeastern British Columbia, says a provision in its draft zoning bylaw that appeared to restrict private airstrips and bush flying was the result of an oversight and will be corrected in the next version of the document. PRRD Communications Manager Annette Andrews told AVweb the district’s Development Services Department is aware of the issue and is preparing edits that will follow ongoing public engagement.

According to Andrews, the intent of the proposed Regional Zoning Bylaw was not to prohibit private airstrips, despite language in the current draft that narrowly defines airstrips and limits them—along with all takeoffs and landings—to specific zones. The clarification comes after community concerns raised in response to AVweb’s

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