OCP, zoning changes in Osoyoos go to public hearing this month
Amendments to the Town of Osoyoos’s Official Community Plan (OCP), along with zoning amendments, will proceed to a public hearing following a review of the amendments by Council.
Tag: Official Community Plan
Oliver’s OCP providing ‘amazing’ level of feedback
Phase II of Oliver’s Official Community Plan (OCP) Update is generating plenty of substantive feedback, and offering specifics on where residents would like to see the focus turned towards.
Oliver seeks public input for community plan update
The Town of Oliver is hosting an open house around its planned update of the Official Community Plan (OCP) which will guide the town’s development vision over both the short term (the next five years) and longer term (10-20 year) period.
Rural Oliver wants out of RDOS utility regulation
Rural Oliver is among four electoral areas that wish to opt out of regulating private water and sewer systems in the Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS).
Local business acts first asks for forgiveness later
A local Oliver business will receive a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) to go ahead with a personal service hair salon, despite concerning actions such as building the business in a restricted zone and developing the space without a permit.
Feedback deadline on short term rentals extended
The Town of Osoyoos has extended the deadline for public feedback on the ongoing Short-Term Rental (STR) Regulation Review project.
Meadowlark park payment nets $90k for town
The town of Osoyoos will put nearly $90,000 in the bank for future park development thanks to a “development cost charge” against the developers of the third phase of the Meadowlark subdivision near the fire hall.
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Tuc-el-nuit development plan revival in the works
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.
Short term rental regulation feedback still open
The Town of Osoyoos held two Public Information Meetings earlier this week (March 11/12) regarding the ongoing Short-Term Rental (STR) Regulation Review project and is urging those who would still like to provide feedback to fill in the online survey.
Short term rental information sessions this week
The Town of Osoyoos is reminding residents of two Public Information Meetings being held this week regarding the on-going Short-Term Rental (STR) Regulation Review project.
New RDOS short-term rental rules taking shape
The new rules around short-term rentals are coming into focus, area by area, in light of new provincial legislation mandating them to do so.
Push back on Cottonwood Drive townhouse
Zoning and community plan amendments before Osoyoos council that would green light a 19 unit townhouse development on two adjacent Cottonwood Drive properties have been paused until a “shadow study” is conducted.
Land split south of Osoyoos for potential development
Another parcel of land on the shores of Osoyoos Lake will be subdivided, potentially leading to its development.
Plans for housing legislation parked for now
“Where are people going to park their cars?” This is the main question Oliver council asked in response to their first look at how the province’s new housing legislation will impact the town’s bylaws.
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Oliver begins work on zoning amendments
Oliver Council has approved staff recommendations to bring forward the work on zoning amendments required by the Province following the passing of four Bills (35, 44, 46, and 47) recently introduced by the government to increase housing density across BC.
Sales centre almost formalized as home
The previous sales centre and show home for Regal Ridge subdivision on Anarchist mountain in Area A has passed third reading to formalize the single detached home by amending the Official Community Plan (OCP) and zoning bylaws from commercial to small holdings.
Oliver residents question public hearing process
The Oliver Town Council meeting on February 13, 2023 was a contentious one, council passed the third reading of an Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment and a zoning amendment in a proposal to build six duplexes on Chardonnay Avenue only hours after a public hearing on the matter took place.
New flood mitigation project seeks UBCM funding
The Town of Osoyoos has applied to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund under their Disaster Risk Reduction through climate adaptation funding stream in hopes of moving forward with plans to develop a staged flood response plan, new floodplain land use regulation, and protections for the community’s water wells.
Non-farm use goes to ALC
Another non-farm use application in the Agricultural Land Reserve in rural Oliver is being considered.
Spartan Drive project to prioritize Osoyoos residents
A public hearing on the application to amend Osoyoos’ Official Community Plan (OCP) designation and zoning for a residential development at 7808 Spartan Drive drew an unusual degree of engagement on May 31 and saw Council defer a decision by two weeks.
Litmus tests for Osoyoos OCP housing intent
Osoyoos Town Council considered not one, but three applications seeking rezoning to build housing ranging from a single-family dwelling up to a 40-unit townhome complex during a council meeting on May 10.
Oliver looks at changes to development guidelines
“I’m not sure why vinyl siding is unacceptable. I’m concerned when we leave it to judgment calls as to what is acceptable and what isn’t relating to (building) finishes.”
Multi-family housing project one step closer
A proposed multi-family housing project for the eastern end of 89th street has moved one step closer to becoming a reality with Osoyoos town council’s vote to give the proposal its third reading at their March 8 meeting.