Nine-bay warehouse receives the go ahead
Oliver clears permitting roadblocks to make way for the development of a nine-bay warehouse building in the industrial zone of town.
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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.
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.
Province moves on housing density
By Don Urquhart Sweeping changes to municipal zoning proposed by the provincial government to...
Property owner’s defense fails to convince council
A notice on title has been placed on 6479 Park Drive in Oliver after a lengthy defense by the property owner did not sway council from voting in favour of the action.
Developer says tenants ‘won’t be a problem’
The developer of the proposed residential conversion plan for Church Avenue in Oliver says the new tenants won’t be a problem in the community.
Oliver council debates wine centre grant
The Town of Oliver wants to boost economic development through a wine centre feasibility study.
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Oliver town council hops on e-scooter conundrum
The not-so-clear rules around e-scooters is prompting Oliver town council to seek more information before it amends its traffic bylaw.
Oliver duplex plan gets public hearing date
A zoning amendment to allow for the construction of a duplex in Oliver will go to public hearing on Nov. 28.
Improper conduct alleged against Town of Oliver
A group of companies is alleging “improper conduct” against the Town of Oliver following the rejection of a zoning amendment application this year.
Town of Oliver seeks grant for xeriscape garden
Town council has directed staff to apply for a grant to build a xeriscape demonstration garden adjacent to the Station Street plaza project.
Development proposed for Station Street
A developer is proposing to build two commercial units and two residential units at 6048 Station Street in Oliver.
Town receives $600K for Station Street plaza
The first phase of Oliver’s Station Street plaza has been kickstarted with $600,000 in funding from the federal government.
Councillor wants more housing, less ‘bland’ storefronts for Oliver
Oliver town council had no difficulty re-issuing a multiple family development permit that has spent two years on pause at their August 8 meeting, but another permit to update the facing of a Main Street business didn’t inspire such easy consensus.
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Oliver Town Council briefs for July 11
Oliver town council has amended the financial plan to accommodate additional costs for airport upgrades.
Mobile food vending approved
The Town of Oliver has given the thumbs up to mobile food vending on municipal property. On June 13 council endorsed the Mobile Food Vending Permit with terms and conditions.
Town of Oliver wants to become e-scooter pilot
The Town of Oliver has sent a letter of intent to the province to become a pilot project for e-scooters.
Fines going up under bylaws in Town of Oliver
Town of Oliver will soon approve a new enforcement and municipal ticketing bylaw that will see fines increased for damage to boulevard trees.
Council decides to opt out of LCRB review
The Town of Oliver is opting out of a Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch review of a new outdoor patio application from Red Horses Vineyard.
Councillor goes ‘wow’
Collaboration between a housing developer and a member of Town staff has resulted in a “fantastic” proposal, according to one councillor.