The District of West Kelowna is currently engaged in a thorough review of Zoning Bylaw No. 871.
Various input opportunities will be provided over the course of the review process. Details will be posted on this site, and under Events & Meetings on the home page, in advance of each event.
WHAT IS A ZONING BYLAW?
Zoning Bylaws are authorized under the Local Government Act (Division 7) to enable municipalities to regulate land use and implement the objectives of an Official Community Plan.
As a regulatory tool, Zoning Bylaws specify permitted uses for different areas of the community and assign specific regulations to these areas to guide development. For example, Zoning Bylaws include regulations with regard to density as well as the siting and sizing of buildings.
Property owners seeking to develop or redevelop their property should consult the Zoning Bylaw to determine the permitted regulations for their zone or contact the Planning Department at 778-797-8830.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ZONING BYLAW REVIEW PROCESS
The District of West Kelowna has initiated a review of its Zoning Bylaw. The existing bylaw was inherited from the Regional District of Central Okanagan and was last substantially reviewed and updated in 2000.
In July 2011, the District of West Kelowna adopted its first Official Community Plan (OCP) and the Zoning Bylaw must be reviewed to reflect the policy directions identified in the new OCP. The municipality has developed a variety of Master Plans such as the Agriculture Plan, Waterfront Plan and Westbank Centre Revitalization Plan to assist in providing a further framework for the update to the Zoning Bylaw. The review of the Zoning Bylaw will also address a number of technical and operational issues associated with the existing bylaw to create a clear and consistent document that is user-friendly for both staff and the community. It is anticipated that the review of the Zoning Bylaw will be completed in 2012.
The Zoning Bylaw Review Process has included:
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A presentation to Council on February 21, 2012:
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To view the report to Council, please click
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An Agricultural Workshop on March 28, 2012:
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To view the PowerPoint presentation, please click
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To view the results of the survey conducted during the workshop, please click
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Input on Home Based Business Regulations in May 2012.
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A presentation to Council on May 15, 2012:
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To view the report to Council, please click
here.
Further public consultation will occur in August 2012.
CONTACT US
For further information on the Zoning Bylaw Review, please get in touch with the District of West Kelowna’s Development Services Division: