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This page is for residents wanting to know zoning requirements within Central Okanagan West Electoral Area and parts of Central Okanagan East Electoral Area (outside of the Joe Rich area).

What is a zoning bylaw?

The zoning bylaw implements land use planning visions expressed in Official Community Plans and the Regional Growth Strategy, and groups compatible land uses together. The zoning bylaw regulates how land, buildings and other structures may be used and divides Central Okanagan West Electoral Area and parts of Central Okanagan East Electoral Area (outside of Joe Rich) into zones.

The zoning bylaw is comprised of mapping and text. The mapping outlines the zone of properties and the text provides a list of permitted uses for each zone. Each zone also has a set of regulations (such as the number of residential units permitted, building height, or setbacks). The general purpose is to provide the community with assurance of the type of land uses they can expect to see in a certain area, and with regulations for managing those uses.

When a use or density is proposed on a specific property that does not meet the bylaw regulations a rezoning application may be submitted for consideration by the Regional Board.

  • Consolidated Zoning Bylaw No. 871
  • Access the Regional District map system to check a zone for a particular property.

Zoning Bylaw No. 871

Zoning Bylaw No. 871 applies to properties within the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area and parts of the East Electoral Area (aside from the Joe Rich area) within the RDCO.

Zoning Bylaw No. 871 does not apply to the City of Kelowna, Peachland, West Kelowna, Lake Country or First Nation Reserves.

 Zoning Bylaw No. 871 can be viewed in person, online or obtained for a nominal cost at the Planning Services department at 1450 KLO Road in Kelowna. Please note: the Bylaw No. 871 link on this page is the consolidated version of the Bylaw and is provided for convenience only and should not be considered the legal or official version.

  • Ellison zoning map
  • June Springs/McCulloch zoning map  
  • South Slopes/Lakeshore zoning map  
  • Westside Road zoning map 
  • Brent Road/Trepanier is covered under Zoning Bylaw No. 871

You may also view the zone of a respective property by using the Regional District's map system. Please refer to the help page on the map system and ensure the zone annotation layer is made active and visible.  

Please note: this information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change. Users should check to ensure the accuracy of the zoning designation.

How are rezoning applications made?

The zone that applies to a particular property cannot be changed from one zone to another without a formal rezoning application, public notification, a public hearing and the approval of the Regional Board.

Our Community Services department have application packages that outline required information, drawings and fees. 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.

What is considered in a rezoning application?

  • Regional Growth Strategy
  • Official Community Plan
  • Public input
  • Comments from referral agencies and Regional District departments

Application costs

  • Application fee(s)
  • 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
  • Development Application Procedures Bylaw 1527
  • Development Application Fees and Charges Bylaw 1483

How long does the application process take?

Applications typically take 8 to 10 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.

Public notification and input

Public will be notified of a rezoning application by:

  • "Notice of Application" sign(s) posted on subject property
  • Written notices mailed to surrounding properties advising of a scheduled public hearing
  • Notice of public hearing posted in the newspaper
  • Public hearing

Written comments can be directed to Planning Services in advance of a public hearing.

The rezoning process

 
 
 Discussion
Discuss your proposal with staff.
Fill out and submit an application
 

Submit your completed application to the Planning Services department.

 Application review
 Your application will be reviewed by relevant agencies, staff within Regional District departments and applicable public Advisory Commissions. Comments will be gathered and put into a report for the Regional Board to review. 
 Public notification
You will need to place a notification sign on your property. Prior to the Public Hearing, the Regional District will notify the community through ads and letters. 
 Consideration of 1st reading by the Regional Board
 Consideration of 1st reading by the Regional Board at 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 certain conditions be met before setting a date for the public hearing.
 Public Hearing
 A Public Hearing gives the public and the applicant the opportunity 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 amendment is officially changed. 
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