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PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Okanagan Valley Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3140
April 13, 2026
Times: 7:00pm
Description:

The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) is inviting residents to learn more about the draft Okanagan Valley Electoral Area Official Community Plan (OCP).

The draft OCP proposes to consolidate the existing Official Community Plan bylaws for Electoral Areas “A”, “C”, “D”, “E”, and “F” into a single, comprehensive planning document for the Okanagan Valley.

An Official Community Plan is a long-term policy framework that outlines a community’s vision and establishes goals and policies to guide decisions related to land use, housing, infrastructure, environmental protection, and community services.

By transitioning from five separate bylaws to one consolidated OCP, the RDOS aims to improve consistency, clarity, and efficiency in land use planning across the valley.

 

This public information meeting will be conducted by video conference using Webex. If you would like to attend, please refer to the following meeting information:

 

Date:

Monday, April 13, 2026

Time:

7:00 pm

Location:

https://rdos.webex.com /

1-833-311-4101

Meeting #:

2774 764 5435

Password:

RD@S (7317 by phone)

 

Key features of the draft OCP include:

  • Consolidated policy framework with unified objectives for growth management, housing, and agriculture across the Okanagan Valley.
  • Updated map schedules, including comprehensive mapping for hazard lands, environmentally sensitive areas, parks and trails, and public facilities.
  • Modernized regulations aligned with current Provincial legislation and the South Okanagan Regional Growth Strategy (RGS).

Regional District staff will be available to answer any questions residents may have regarding this project.

Copies of the bylaw, along with other basic information, may be inspected at:  www.rdos.bc.ca (Property & Development → Planning, Zoning & Subdivision → Strategic Projects → Official Community Plan (OCP) Reviews à Okanagan Valley Electoral Area OCP Bylaw).

CONTACT DETAILS:
Telephone: 250-490-4108 / Email: planning@rdos.bc.ca