ESDP Review
Background
In 2017, the Regional District completed a review of the Environmentally Sensitive Development Permit (ESDP) Area designations in the South OKanagan Electoral Area Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw (this being Electoral Areas "A", "C", "D", "E", "F" & "I").
This represented the first review of Environmentally Sensitive Development Permit (ESDP) Areas since their introduction in Electoral Area "D" (OK Falls / Eastside Road) in 1997, and resulted in the introduction of:
- consistent objectives and policies related to “Parks, Recreation & Trails” and “Natural Environment & Conservation” in each Electoral Area OCP Bylaw;
- consistent regulations for "Parks and Recreation (PR)" and "Conservation Area (CA)" zones in each Electoral Area Zoning Bylaw;
- consistent Guidelines governing development in ESDP Areas across Electoral Areas;
- a new "Expedited" DP option based on the submission of a "Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA)"; and
- updated mapping of areas with "high" and "very high" environmental values derived from mapping in "Keeping Nature in our Future" (2013).
Additional information on this project can be found here: https://www.rdos.bc.ca/development-services/planning/strategic-projects/esdp-area-update/
In 2019, a "24 Month Review" of the changes that were implemented was undertaken and administrative report detailing the findings was cosnidered by the Planning and Development (P&D) Committee of the Regional District Board at its meeting of May 23, 2019. A copy of this report is provided below. Amongst other things, it was recommended that:
- replace the Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) checklist with a new standardised report template ("Environmental Screening Report");
- remove subdivisions as an "expedited" development permit option; and
- undertake minor modifications to the mapping to address the retention of existing dwellings within the ESDP Area.
At its meeting of August 6, 2020, the following Director’s Motion was carried by the Regional District Board:
- THAT the RDOS Board apply Environmentally sensitive development permits (ESDPs) to only Subdivisions and rezonings; and further,
- THAT Staff report back to the Board on the options to make ESDPs more effective at Subdivisions and rezonings; and further,
- THAT ESDPs should in no way prevent or discourage residents from firesmarting their properties according to the firesmart principles.
At its meeting of September 3, 2020, the August 6, 2020, Motion was debated and carried by the Regional District Board.
Public Input
While work on this project remains on-going, the Regional District encourages feedback from residents regarding the current ESDP Area designation. These comments can be:
- emailed to planning@rdos.bc.ca;
- faxed to 250-492-0063; or
- mailed or dropped off at 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC, V2A-5J9.
Amendment Bylaw Status
Draft Documents | Public Consultation | Regional District Board Consideration |
---|---|---|
Draft Amendment Bylaw: Draft Amendment Bylaw No. 2912 Draft Amendment Bylaw No. 2500.17
Other Documents: Director's Notice of Motion |
Advisory Planning Commissions: Electoral Area "A" Date: Monday, November 9, 2020 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: 8505 68th Avenue, Osoyoos Sonora Centre Minutes (2020-11-09)
Electoral Area "C" Date: TBD Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: https://rdos.webex.com Minutes (2021-01-19)
Electoral Area "D" Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: 1141 CEdar Street, OK Falls OK Falls Community Centre Gym Minutes (2020-11-10)
Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: https://rdos.webex.com Meeting number: TBD Password: RD@S Toll Free: 1-833-311-4101 Instructions on attending an
Agenda Administrative Report Minutes (2021-02-09)
Electoral Area "E" Date: Monday, December 14, 2020 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: https://rdos.webex.com Minutes (2020-12-14)
Electoral Area "F" Date: Monday, November 23, 2020 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: https://rdos.webex.com Minutes (2020-11-23)
Electoral Area "H" Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: https://rdos.webex.com Minutes (2020-12-15)
Electoral Area "I" Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: https://rdos.webex.com Minutes (2020-12-16)
Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: https://rdos.webex.com Meeting number: 146 792 8987 Password: RD@S Toll Free: 1-833-311-4101 Instructions on attending an Webex meeting can be viewed here: Detailed Instructions
Minutes (2021-01-20)
Public Information Meetings: TBD
Public Hearing: TBD Public Hearing Notice |
Planning & Development Committee: Minutes (2019-05-23)
Minutes (2020-10-15)
Administrative Report Minutes (TBD)
Bylaw Introduction (1st & 2nd reading): Administrative Report Representations Minutes
Public Hearing: Public Hearing Report Representations
3rd Reading & Adoption: Administrative Report Minutes |
Contact Us!
Christopher Garrish
Planning Manager
250-490-4101
cgarrish@rdos.bc.ca