The Regional District is proposing OCP and Zoning amendments in relation to the regulation of short-term rental regulations.

Amendment Bylaw No. 3099, 2025, proposes to amend the Electoral Area Official

Community Plan Bylaws by removing references to “vacation rental” uses. In Electoral

Areas “D”, “E”, “F” & “I” it is proposed to introduce policies supporting “short-term

rental accommodations” in a principal residence. In Areas “A”, “C” & “E” it is proposed to

introduce policies supporting “short-term rental accommodations” through the issuance

of a Short-Term Rental Permit.

Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.50, 2025, proposes to amend the Okanagan Valley Zoning

Bylaw No. 2800, 2022, by replacing references to “bed and breakfast operation” and

“vacation rental” with a new “short-term rental accommodation” use class. It is proposed

to permit this use in all zones that allow for a “single detached dwelling”, and in areas “A”,

“C” & “E” an on-site operator is proposed to be required. The bylaw also proposes several

regulations pertaining to permitted densities and locations for “short-term rental

accommodations”.

NOTE: This question and answer session will occur immediately before the public hearing which is scheduled to reconvene on September 18th, 2025.

This question and answer session will be conducted in a hybrid fashion by video conference using Webex and in-person. If you would like to attend, please refer to the following meeting information:

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Location:

Computer:

Phone 101 Martin Street, Penticton https://rdos.webex.com / 1-833-311-4101

Meeting #: 2771 753 3117

Password: RD@S (7317 by phone) Copies of the bylaw(s), along with other basic information, may be inspected at: www.rdos.bc.ca (Property & Development → Planning, Zoning & Subdivision → Strategic Projects → Vacation Rental Review.

This bylaw may also be inspected at the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen office at 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC, on weekdays (excluding statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. up until the close of the public hearing on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

Anyone who considers themselves affected by Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3099 or Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.50, 2025, can present written information to the Regional District prior to or at the public hearing and may also speak at the public hearing. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received after the conclusion of the public hearing.