A “perfect storm of disaster” is how the mayor of Oliver described a new housing proposal, yet the town approved the development permit because they lacked any ability to say no due to provincial legislation forcing municipalities to allow higher housing density.
By Sebastian Kanally, Times Chronicle More higher density housing is coming to Oliver as Council...
Osoyoos will ask the provincial government for a five-year delay before the town is required to implement policies to create more affordable housing.
“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 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.
