Town of Osoyoos Zoning Bylaw, Foreshore and Lake Zoning Bylaw, and Short-Term Rentals

Introduction

• How to Get Involved

  Online Survey: A survey is open from February 13 to March 13, 2023 to gather input from community members on Zoning Bylaw updates and short-term rentals. To access the survey click the "Osoyoos Zoning Update" button above.
  Hard copies of the survey are also available at Town Hall, 8707 Main Street and at The Planning and Development Department, 8711 Main Street. 

  Community Workshops: Join us in person or virtually to learn more about the Zoning Bylaw updates and short-term rentals. Click here to register.

  1. In-Person Community Workshop #1: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sonora Community Centre, 8505 68th Ave. 
  2. Virtural Community Workshop: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. via Zoom.
  3. In-Person Community Workshop #2: Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sonora Community Centre, 8505 68th Ave. 
  4. In-Person Community Workshop #3: Saturday, June 10th from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Sonora Community Centre, 8505 68th Ave. 
• What is a Zoning Bylaw?

  • Divides all lands and property into Zones
  • List permitted uses
  • Outlines development regulations such as setbacks, height, parking, etc. 
  • Provides regulations for specific types of developments and activities; bed and breakfasts, landscaping, etc. 
  • Implements the OCP's vision for the land use and development

  We are updating the Zoning Bylaw to align with the newly adopted Official Community Plan, modernize regulation and, enhance clarity for the reader. 

• What is a Foreshore & Lake Zoning Bylaw?

  Foreshore: crown land and all other lands between the natural boundary and low water levels of Osoyoos Lake.

  • Divides all foreshore areas into Zones
  • Lists permitted uses
  • Outlines development regulations like dock size, setbacks, densities, etc.

  By updating the Foreshore & Lake Zoning Bylaw, we have the opportunity for public education regarding Provinical foreshore leases, lake capacity levels, and health of the lake. 

• What are Short-Term Rentals?

  Short-Term Rentals (STRs): are dwelling units used for providing vacation or recreation accommodation for a specified period of time. 

  • Short-term rentals are currently not permitted within Osoyoos. The Town is considering the regulation of short-term rentals based on feedback from community members. 
• Urban Systems Presentations to Council

  2022 12 13 COTW Council Presentation
  2023 01 26 Council Workshop Agenda
  2023 01 26 Council Workshop v2
  2023 05 09 COTW Council Presentation
  2023 07 25 COTW Council Presentation 

• Reports

  What We Heard Report
  STR Workshop Panels

• Background Documents
• Agency Referral Responses