Land use within the Joe Rich rural area is regulated by the Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw No. 1195. Find out what is permitted on your property by reviewing the following consolidated bylaw and maps:

Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw No. 1195
Joe Rich Rural Land Use Map
Schedule B - Land Use Designation Map
Schedule C - Aquatic & Sensitive Terrestrial Development Permit Area Map
Schedule D - Slope Stability & Rural Hillside Development Permit Area Map
Schedule E - Wildfire Development Permit Area Map

What is the Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw?

The Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw (RLUB) is a set of regulations and policies that govern the area located in the vicinity of Highway 33, east of the City of Kelowna. The Joe Rich RLUB designates land uses for a rural area. It contains some of the elements of a zoning bylaw and an official community plan.

A RLUB is intended to be a simple, comprehensive document for a rural area. Each land use designation has a set of regulations and permitted uses. When a use or density is proposed on a specific property that does not meet the RLUB regulations, a RLUB amendment application may be submitted for consideration by the Regional Board.

How do RLUB policies affect an application?

The RLUB also contains policies that provide a framework for making land use decisions. These policies help guide Regional Board decisions related to proposed amendments to the RLUB.

All development must conform to the relevant policies of the RLUB.

It is important to remember that the land use policies reflect the objectives of the community and are the result of a long process involving considerable public input.

Apply for a land re-designation amendment

Our Planning Services department have application packages that outline the required information, drawings and fees for a re-designation application. It is important to make an appointment with staff before submitting a formal application to review submission requirements. Submitting an application does not guarantee approval.

Make an appointment

Gather your information
Discuss your application with our Planning Services staff
Schedule an appointment with a planner

Application costs

Application fee

Documents/plans necessary to complete application requirements
Sign requirements

Other costs may include:

Offsite requirements such as road improvements or fire protection
Professional reports
Legal fees

How long does the application process take?

Applications typically take 4 to 8 months to proceed through the evaluation and approval process. More complex applications may take up to 12 months. Additional information may be requested during the process, which may increase the application processing time.

The amendment process

View or download the Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw Amendment handout.

Steps

Discussion

Discuss proposal with staff

Application

Submit your completed application to our Planning Services department

Application review

Relevant agencies, Regional District departments, and applicable public advisory commissions are asked to review the submission and provide comments. When comments have been compiled, staff will prepare a report to the Regional Board.

Public notification

The applicant is required to place a notification sign(s) on the property. Prior to public hearing the Regional District notifies the community through ads and letters.

Consideration of 1st reading by the Regional Board

At the first reading, the Regional Board may:

not approve the bylaw,
defer and request more information, or
give first reading to the bylaw. The Regional Board may require some conditions be met before setting a date for the public hearing.

Public hearing

A public hearing provides the opportunity for the public and the applicant to present their comments to the Regional Board.

Consideration of 2nd and 3rd readings by the Regional Board

The Regional Board may:

not approve the bylaw, or
give further reading(s) to the bylaw. The Regional Board may require that certain conditions be met prior to further consideration.

Consideration of adoption

Adoption means that the RLUB designation has officially changed.

The Bylaw can be viewed in person, online or obtained for a nominal cost through the Planning Services department (1450 KLO Road, Kelowna BC). Please note: the consolidated version of the Bylaw above is provided for convenience only and should not be considered the legal or official version.

Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw