A proposed exemption application for Osoyoos properties currently included in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) will go through staff and committee an additional time, following a lengthy conversation at a Regular Council Meeting.
A total of eight properties in the Town of Osoyoos are being added on to a prior submission to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for exemption from agricultural designation, bringing the total to 70.
Oliver is attempting to revive an old plan to develop the northwest side of Tuc-el-nuit Lake, but approval from the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) is needed.
New innovative solar energy systems may be a way for South Okanagan farms to protect their crops against extreme weather and create renewable energy, but land-use bylaws still need to catch up.
An application to convert two accessory buildings to house farm workers in Osoyoos will go forward to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC).
Regional directors chose not to support a staff recommendation that would have stymied a local chef’s business venture located between Osoyoos and Oliver.
Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) challenges, inconsistencies, changes, and enforcement were the highlights of a presentation to the regional district last week.
