Red Deer city council is looking for community feedback regarding zoning bylaw changes related to the Safe Harbour Society's existing temporary shelter in the old Cannery Row building, as well as Safe Harbour's detoxification centre and overnight shelter.
A public hearing will take place at council's meeting on Monday, Dec. 2 related to a zoning bylaw amendment, that if approved would trigger consideration of a development permit to enable the following:
— Removal of supervised consumption service permissions at 5233 54 Ave.;
— Extension of the temporary shelter’s operation at 5239 53 Ave. until May 2028;
— Expansion of the site to add emergency shelter as a use into an adjacent unit at the temporary shelter site (5239 53 Ave.) for the upcoming winter season;
— Additional capacity for detoxification and overnight shelter at 5246 53 Ave.
This public hearing comes after council passed first reading on Nov. 12.
