Notice is hereby given by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) that all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the Electoral Area “H” Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2498.16, 2021, will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws at a public hearing to be held by electronic means on:

Date: Thursday, February 4, 2021

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: https://rdos.webex.com

Meeting number: 146 534 0450 Password: RD@S

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE

To participate in the electronic public hearing, please enter the text provided under “Location” (above) into the address bar of an internet browser (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). The Regional District is utilizing Cisco’s Webex videoconferencing services and individuals interested in participating in the public hearing are encouraged to test this service on their computer or mobile device prior to the date of the hearing.

Interested individuals may also participate in the public hearing by calling 1-833-311-4101 and using meeting number 146 534 0450. Additional instructions on how to participate in an electronic public hearing are available on the Regional District’s website: www.rdos.bc.ca.

Anyone who considers themselves affected by the amendment bylaws 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.

PURPOSE OF THE BYLAW:

The purpose of Amendment Bylaw No. 2498.16, 2021 is to correct typographical errors and mapping inconsistencies, update maximum floor areas and allowable units for secondary suites and accessory dwellings, and to introduce “Scientific Research Facilities” as a permitted use in the Resource Area (RA) Zone of the Electoral Area “H” Zoning Bylaw 2498, 2012.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information about the content of Amendment Bylaw No. 2498.16, 2021, persons are encouraged to inspect a copy of the proposed Bylaw at the Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen 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.

Basic information and public feedback forms related to this proposal are also available at: www.rdos.bc.ca (Property & Development → Planning, Zoning & Subdivision → Current Applications → Electoral Area “H” → H2019.002-ZONE).

You can also contact the RDOS Planning Department by phone at 250-490-4204 or by email at planning@rdos.bc.ca for information about the proposed bylaw.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY ACT

Protecting your personal information is an obligation the Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen takes seriously. Our practices have been designed to ensure compliance with the privacy provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (British Columbia) (“FIPPA”). Any personal or proprietary information you provide to us is collected, used and disclosed in accordance with FIPPA.

Postal: 101 Martin St, Penticton, BC, V2A-5J9 | Tel: 250-492-0237 | Email: planning@rdos.bc.ca