Official Community Plan (OCP) & Zoning Bylaw Update
The new Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 850 and Zoning Bylaw No. 851 were adopted on February 16, 2020.
To view the Adoption Report click here.
To view the adopted Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 850 click here.
To view the adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 851 click here.
Overview
The Village of Keremeos is updating the Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw and Zoning Bylaw to make sure that they are clear, consistent and work together to further the long-term goals and objectives of the community.
This update is not proposing a major overhaul. The OCP Bylaw assumes that the community vision statement and broad goals contained in the current OCP Bylaw (No. 807, 2013) remain unchanged. A summary of some of the changes proposed within Draft OCP Bylaw No. 850 is as follows:
While the proposed changes to the zoning bylaw are more extensive in terms of the overall number of amendments, the intent is generally not to adversely impact permitted uses or densities. A summary of some of the proposed changes is as follows:
Background
An Official Community Plan (OCP) is the vision a community has for its future. It contains goals and policies that will shape future land use in a way that reflects the community's vision. These goals and policies form a framework used by Council, Village staff, other agencies and the community to guide their decisions about future land use.
The current OCP Bylaw No. 807 was adopted at Council’s meeting of July 15, 2013, and replaced the previous OCP Bylaw No. 675, 2004. It is considered good practice to review an OCP Bylaw every 7-10 years to ensure that it is reflective of how the community’s long-term vision for growth and development.
Zoning Bylaws are used to implement Council’s land use planning vision as expressed in its OCP Bylaw, and may support community sustainability and resilience goals. More specifically, zoning bylaws regulate how land, buildings and other structures may be used.
The current Zoning Bylaw No. 778 was adopted at Council’s meeting of November 7, 2011 (prior to the adoption of the current OCP Bylaw), and replaced the previous Zoning Bylaw No. 678, 2004. Since its adoption, the bylaw has been formally amended at least 22 times, with those amendments affecting numerous regulations within the bylaw.
Public Hearing and 3rd Reading of Draft OCP & Zoning Bylaws - February 1, 2021
The following Council Report and updated versions of the OCP Bylaw No. 850 and Zoning Bylaw No. 851 were presented to the Public and Council on February 1, 2021 at the Public Hearing and Regular Council Meeting. Council gave the bylaws 3rd Reading.
Public Hearing and 3rd Reading Council Report
Draft Village of Keremeos Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 850
Schedule 'B' (OCP Map)
Schedule 'C' (Hazard Lands Map - Flood & Steep Slope)
Schedule 'D' (Hazard Lands Map – Fire)
Schedule 'E' (Transportation Network Map)
Schedule 'F' (Watercourse Development Permit Area Map)
Schedule 'G' (Parks and Trails Map)
Draft Village of Keremeos Zoning Bylaw No. 851
Schedule 'B' (Zoning Map) Updated February 1, 2021
Schedule 'C' ( Floodplain Map)
1st and 2nd Readings of Draft OCP & Zoning Bylaws - December 21, 2020
The following Council Report and updated draft versions of OCP Bylaw No. 850 and Zoning Bylaw No. 851 were presented to Council on December 21, 2020. Council approved 1st and 2nd readings of the bylaws.
Council Report - 1st and 2nd Reading
Draft Village of Keremeos Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 850 December 21, 2020 Version
Schedule 'B' (OCP Map)
Schedule 'C' (Hazard Lands Map - Flood & Steep Slope)
Schedule 'D' (Hazard Lands Map – Fire)
Schedule 'E' (Transportation Network Map)
Schedule 'F' (Watercourse Development Permit Area Map)
Schedule 'G' (Parks and Trails Map)
Draft Village of Keremeos Zoning Bylaw No. 851 December 21, 2020 Version
Schedule 'B' (Zoning Map)
Schedule 'C' (Floodplain Map)
A virtual Public Information Meeting took place Wednesday, November 16, 2020 at 6pm. View the presentation here, and contact Chris Garrish, Contract Planner, with any questions or comments.
email: cgarrish@rdos.bc.ca
phone: 250-490-4101
Draft OCP & Zoning Bylaws - July 6, 2020 Versions
The following are draft versions of OCP Bylaw No. 850 and Zoning Bylaw No. 851:
Draft Village of Keremeos Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 850 (annotated version)
Schedule ‘B’ (OCP Map)
Schedule ‘C’ (Hazard Lands Map – Flood & Steep Slope)
Schedule ‘D’ (Hazard Lands Map – Fire)
Schedule ‘E’ (Transportation Network Map)
Schedule ‘F’ (Watercourse Development Permit Area Map)
Schedule ‘G’ (Parks and Trails Map)
Draft Village of Keremeos Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (annotated version)
Schedule ‘B’ (Zoning Map)
Schedule ‘C’ (Floodplain Map)
Public Consultation
Due to the on-going provincial health emergency (COVID-19) and restrictions on in-person meetings, the Village is currently reviewing options for electronic consultation opportunities and controlled in-person meetings. Once finalized, details of these meetings will be posted to this web-page (NOTE: it is currently anticipated that the soonest this may happen will be September / October of 2020).
In the interim, residents are encouraged to provide written feedback on the draft bylaws by email (coordinator@keremeos.ca), fax (250-499-5477) or by post (702 4th Street, Keremeos, Box 160, BC, V0X-1N0). Feedback forms can be accessed here
Background Materials
Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 807, 2013
Transition Matrix (OCP Land Use Designations)
Transition Matrix (Zoning Districts)
Comparison Tables – Zoning Bylaw 778 (2011) versus Zoning Bylaw 851 (2020):
Low Density Residential Zones:
Manufactured Home Park (R5) Zone (Bylaw 778) vs. Manufactured Home Park (RSM) Zone (Bylaw No. 851)
Medium Density Residential Zones:
Village Centre Zones:
General Commercial (C1) Zone (Bylaw 778) vs. Village Centre (VC) Zone (Bylaw 851)
Commercial Zones:
General Commercial (C1) Zone (Bylaw 778) vs. Highway Commercial (C1) Zone (Bylaw 851)
Highway Commercial (C2) Zone (Bylaw 778) vs. Highway Commercial (C1) Zone (Bylaw 851)
Highway Commercial (C2) Zone (Bylaw 778) vs. Service Commercial One (CS1) Zone (Bylaw 851)
Highway Commercial (C2) Zone (Bylaw 778) vs. Tourist Commercial One (CT1) Zone (Bylaw 851)
Industrial Zones:
Light Industrial (M1) Zone (Bylaw 778) vs. Industrial (M1) Zone (Bylaw 851)
Utilities (P3) Zone (Bylaw 778) vs. Industrial (M1) Zone (Bylaw 851)
General Industrial (M2) Zone (Bylaw 778) vs. Industrial (M1) Zone (Bylaw 851)
General Industrial (M2) Zone (Bylaw 778) vs. Aggregate Resources (M2) Zone (Bylaw 851)
Rural Zones:
Agriculture (A) Zone (Bylaw 778) vs. Agriculture (AG) Zone (Bylaw 851)
Country Residential (CR) Zone (Bylaw 778) vs. Agriculture Transition (AGX) Zone (Bylaw 851)
Administrative, Institutional & Cultural Zones:
Institutional (P1) Zone (Bylaw 778) vs. Administrative & Institutional (AI) Zone (Bylaw 851)
Parks, Recreation and Open Space Zones:
Parks and Recreation (P2) Zone (Bylaw 778) vs. Parks and Recreation (PR) Zone (Bylaw 851)
Transportation:
Light Industrial (M1) Zone (Bylaw 778) vs. Transportation Corridor (TC) Zone (Bylaw 851)
Council Consideration
Staff Report - Project Initiation
Minutes (2020-07-06 Regular Council Meeting)
Staff Report - Review of Representations
Christopher Garrish
Contract Planner
cgarrish@rdos.bc.ca
250-490-4101