If you're a property owner in the RDCO looking to make changes to your property you will need to fill out and submit an application.
Applications are one of the important tools that the Regional District uses to evaluate proposals and make land use decisions. The Province of British Columbia legislation includes certain requirements the Regional District must meet. The Development Applications Procedures | Bylaw No. 1527 of the Regional District incorporates those requirements and outlines the procedure each application is required to abide by.
The following are applications and application guides for the various land use policies and regulations overseen by staff in our Community Services department. The guides are intended to help explain how applications are handled but are not a detailed review of the process. Please contact staff prior to making a formal application as they will be pleased to provide information and answer questions. Simply submitting an application does not guarantee that a proposal or amendment will ultimately be approved by the Regional Board.
Please note that professional reports are required to support some applications.
View the Development Application Fees and Charges | Bylaw 1483 that specifies the fees for each type of application.
Public consultation information
State of title certificate and title searches |
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A current land title is required as part of your application. Learn more about how to get a state of title certificate and title searches. |
Rezoning and official community plan amendments |
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An application to change from one zone in Zoning Bylaw No. 871 to another, thereby allowing a different set of land uses on a property, or an application to change from one designation to another. In addition to completing the application form below, you must submit the site disclosure statement from the Ministry of Environment. Refer to the application form or contact Community Services staff for information on additional application requirements. |
Secondary suites |
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On June 13, the Regional Board approved adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-288, which proposed adding secondary suites as a permitted use in thirteen residential zones and amended the zoning of 29 lots that had been rezoned under the RDCO’s previous process for permitting suites. A site-specific zoning amendment will not be required. New regulations allow for one suite within the principal dwelling in all residential zones that allow single family dwellings. It is important to note that this does not outright allow secondary suites on ALL properties. Properties must still apply for a Building Permit to ensure adequate site servicing and building code compliance can be achieved for the property. Site-specific constraints may mean that it will not be feasible to develop a suite on all lots. For information on building permits requirements, please visit: Building Permit and Inspections |
Secondary suites – Joe Rich |
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An application to amend Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw No. 1195 to allow a secondary suite. Your property must have the necessary land use designation to allow a secondary suite. In addition to completing the application form below, you must submit the site disclosure statement from the Ministry of Environment. Refer to the application form or contact Community Services staff for information on additional application requirements. |
Joe Rich rural land use bylaw amendments |
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An application to change from one designation to another, thereby allowing a different set of land uses of a property. In addition to completing the application form below, you must submit the site disclosure statement from the Ministry of Environment. Refer to the application form or contact Community Services staff for information on additional application requirements. |
Development variance permit application |
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An application to change a certain regulation for a particular property (or properties) because of circumstances specific to that site. Refer to the application form or contact Community Services staff for information on additional application requirements. |
Development permit application |
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An application required by the policies of the Official Community Plan to ensure development meets specific community objectives and goals for:
In addition to completing the application form below, you must download, fill out and submit the site disclosure statement from the Ministry of Environment. Refer to the application form or contact Community Services staff for information on additional application requirements.
The following links are to handouts for each particular development permit and are intended to expand on the information provided in the guide: |
Wildfire development permit/covenant |
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The following links include relevant information for each of the following Official Community Plan (OCP) areas:
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Temporary use permit applications |
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An application to permit a temporary use on a property. Refer to the application form or contact Planning Services staff for information on additional application requirements. In addition to completing the application form below, you must submit the site disclosure statement from the Ministry of Environment. Refer to the application form or contact Community Services staff for information on additional application requirements. |
Subdivision application referrals |
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An application to create two or more properties from one original parcel. Adjusting or consolidating existing property lines is also considered a form of subdivision. Subdivision applications are made with the Ministry of Transportation and referred to the Regional District.
Links to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure |
Short Term Accommodation Uses |
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Business licences are required for short-term occupancy accommodations, where the use is explicitly permitted by the RDCO Zoning Bylaw #871 or Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw #1195.
STOA business licence applications require a completed self-evaluation attestation and a copy of the posted fire safety plan. RDCO Inspection Services and/or Fire Services may also require a site inspection for safety compliance.
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Agricultural land commission applications and referrals |
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Applications related to property located within the provincial agricultural land reserve (exclusion, inclusion, non-farm use, subdivision). |
Request for exemption from floodplain regulations |
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This is a request to the Regional Board to exempt construction from floodplain regulations in Zoning Bylaw No. 871. In addition to completing the application form below, you must submit the site disclosure statement from the Ministry of Environment. Refer to the application form or contact Community Services staff for information on additional application requirements. |
Referrals from the province regarding crown land applications |
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Referrals from the Province requesting comments on applications they receive for the use, sale or lease of Crown Land. |
Referrals from the province regarding sand and gravel extraction applications |
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Referrals may be received from the Province of BC requesting comments on applications it receives for the extraction and processing of sand, gravel and rock. Please note that applications are made to the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, not the Regional District. The Ministry may refer such applications to the Regional District of Central Okanagan for comment from its Board, Departments and Advisory Committees or Commissions. The Ministry makes final decisions on applications it receives for sand and gravel extraction permits. |
Additional Resources |
Book an appointment |
Prior to any land disturbance on the property a Development Permit application and approval from the RDCO may be required. Depending on the extent of the proposal, the following technical information may need to be provided:
ContactPhone: 250-469-6227 Email: planning@rdco.com NOTE: Please submit a hand-drawn site plan prior to booking an appointment |