Current Projects
The Development Services Planning section can be involved in a variety of projects
from policy development, to site planning, to improving regulations. The public
is always an important participant in any planning process. Please see our
Calendar of Events for upcoming public meetings.
Public input is sought in many different ways and at different times during the
development of a plan or regulations. The following are summaries of some projects
currently underway in the Regional District:
Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) Review and Update
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is in the process of reviewing and updating
the Regional Growth Strategy that was adopted in 2000 in response to rapid growth
throughout the region.
To learn more about this process and opportunities to get involved in planning for
the future, please visit our Regional Growth Strategy website (www.futureok.ca) or our
Regional Growth Strategy webpages
For more information or copies of documentation you may also visit or contact the
Development Services Department, Planning Section
(250-469-6227).
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South Slopes Official Community Plan (OCP)
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is in the process of preparing an Official
Community Plan (OCP) for the South Slopes area of June Springs and south Lakeshore
Road within the Central Okanagan East Electoral Area. This area does not currently
have an OCP that helps to guide land use decisions.
January 20- draft
Bylaw for First Reading
consideration of Regional
Board
January 2012 Update -
staff presented an
overview and update report
to the Governance and
Services Committee on
January 12th indicating the
draft OCP bylaw is expected
to be on the agenda of the
January 23rd evening
Regional Board meeting for
first
reading. (Link to Report)
When this is scheduled for
Board consideration, a link
will be established here to
the staff report and bylaw.
November 2011 Update -
a report to the
Governance and Services
Committee provided an
updated timeline for the OCP
process. A legal
review will be conducted of
the draft bylaw. An
overview will be presented
to the new Regional Board at
its meeting in January 2012
with an anticipated
introduction for
consideration of first
reading at the January 23rd
meeting.
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Fall 2011 -
South Slopes Survey Results
An Information Open House
was held Thursday, September 15th
from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Regional District of Central Okanagan office,
1450 KLO Road. Summary presentations
were given by the
consultants on the first draft of the OCP,
comments and feedback
was received and
questions were answered.
July 2011 -
newsletter and survey
distributed and
available online for
September 8th deadline.
Results anticipated
during September
Information Open Houses.
April 2011 - South Slopes Survey Results
An Open House was held Tuesday, April 5th at the RDCO office,
1450 KLO Road from 4:00 - 7:30 pm as part of this consultation process.
For more information or copies of documentation, please visit or contact the Development
Services Department, Planning Section (250-469-6227).
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Trepanier/Brent Road areas Official Community Plan (OCP)
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is in the process of preparing an Official
Community Plan (OCP) for the areas of Trepanier and Brent Road within the Central
Okanagan West Electoral Area. This area does not currently have an OCP that
helps to guide land use decisions.
January 20- draft
Bylaw for First Reading
consideration of
Regional Board
January 2012 Update -
staff presented an
overview and update report
to the Governance and
Services Committee on
January 12th indicating the
draft OCP bylaw is expected
to be on the agenda of the
January 23rd evening
Regional Board meeting for
first
reading. (Link to Report)
When this is scheduled
for Board consideration,
a link will be
established here to the
staff report and bylaw.
November 2011 Update -
a report to the
Governance and Services
Committee provided an
updated timeline for the OCP
process. A legal
review will be conducted of
the draft bylaw. An
overview will be presented
to the new Regional Board at
its meeting in January 2012
with an anticipated
introduction for
consideration of first
reading at the January 23rd
meeting.
View Report
Fall 2011 -
Trepanier/Brent Road
Survey Results
An Information Open House
was held Wednesday, September 14th
from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the
Peachland Community
Centre. Summary presentations
were given by the
consultants on the first draft of the OCP,
comments and feedback
was received and
questions were answered.
July 2011 -
newsletter and survey
distributed and
available online for
September 8th deadline.
Results anticipated
during September
Information Open Houses.
April 2011 - Brent Road Survey Results
April 2011 - Trepanier Survey Results
An Open House was held Monday, April 4th at the Peachland
Community Centre from 5:00 - 8:00 pm as part of this consultation process.
For more information or copies of documentation, please visit or contact the Development
Services Department, Planning Section (250-469-6227).
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Zoning Bylaw No. 871 Annual Review and Update
Periodically, the Zoning Bylaw is reviewed and updated to reflect changing conditions.
Recommended changes are presented for consideration to the Regional Board.
For more information or copies of documentation, please visit or contact the Development
Services Planning Section (250-469-6227).
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Foreshore Structures Bylaw
In response to provincial direction to deregulate private moorages under 120 square
meters, staff has been given direction from the Regional Board to investigate the
possibility of developing a Foreshore Structures Bylaw with member municipalities.
For more information or copies of documentation, please visit or contact the Development
Services Planning Section (250-469-6227).
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Foreshore Plan Illustrations
In 1990, a Foreshore Plan was completed for the Regional District of Central Okanagan
in an attempt to address the issues associated with development and recreational
use of the shoreline of Okanagan Lake. This plan is currently being updated.
The following document link is an overview of the ecosystems present along the shoreline
and illustrates some of the best practices for sustainable shoreline development.
Foreshore Plan Illustrations
For more information please contact Planning Services by
email or calling 469-6227.
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Mission Creek Water Use Plan
In a partnership with City of Kelowna, Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, BC Environment,
Benvoulin Water Users, and South Kelowna Water Users the Regional District has supported
the creation of a hydrologic model to better predict and manage our water resources.
This model will help licensed purveyors (such as the South East Kelowna and Black
Mountain Irrigation Districts as well as provincial water managers) to assess implications
of future management options for Mission Creek and its reservoirs. Link to
Summary Scope of Work 2008
For more information or copies of documentation, please visit or contact the Development
Services Planning Section (250-469-6227).
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Bear Creek Sediment Source Survey
In 2007, the Regional District began a mapping project of the Bear creek (Lambly
Creek) watershed in cooperation with the Lakeview Irrigation District and the Okanagan
Water Basin Board. Phase two of the project is underway. For more details
and information follow this link to the Environmental Planning
Sensitive Habitat Inventory Mapping (SHIM) page
For more information or copies of documentation, please visit or contact the Development
Services Planning Section (250-469-6227).
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Trepanier Creek and South Slopes SHIM
Since 2001, SHIM (Sensitive Habitat Inventory Mapping) has been used by the Regional
District of Central Okanagan as an ecosystem-based tool for identifying, inventorying
and mapping regional watercourses. This project is a continuation of these works,
which will conclude the mapping exercise for private lands within the Regional District.
The project is now focusing on completing similar mapping for Trepanier Creek and
South Slopes areas. For more information about this aspect of the project
follow this link to the Environmental Planning
Sensitive Habitat Inventory Mapping (SHIM) webpage.
For more information or copies of documentation, please visit or contact the Development
Services Planning Section (250-469-6227).
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