CITY OF WEST KELOWNA 
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA

Tuesday, June 08, 2021 at 5:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

2760 CAMERON ROAD, WEST KELOWNA, BC

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1.

CALL THE PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER

It is acknowledged that this meeting is being held on the traditional territory of the Syilx/Okanagan Peoples.

In accordance with the Provincial Health Officer Order on Gatherings and Events, members of the public are restricted from attending public hearings in person.  Public participation will be available by phone or by written submission and all representations to Council form part of the public record.  This meeting is being webcast live and will be archived on the City's website.

2.

INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

3.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

4.

OPENING STATEMENT

5.

PUBLIC HEARING

5.1

P 20-16; Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.99 (PH); Short Term Accommodations

Location:  Throughout the City of West Kelowna

The proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments to regulate short term accommodations include:

• Short term accommodations allowing for principal residents to rent a portion of their prinicpal residence for periods of less than one month;
• Operators of short term accommodations are required to be the principal resident of the property;
• Permitting short term accommodations in all Zones which currently permit bed and breakfasts:  Agricultural (A1), Rural (RU1-RU5), Residential (R1, R1L), and CD-1(E) Zones;
• A short term accommodation use shall only be conducted within a single detached dwelling, secondary suite or carriage house and only one dwelling per property may be used for the purpose of a short term accommodation;
• Short term accommodations are not permitted on a parcel that contains a Bed and Breakfast;
• Restricting the occupancy of short term accommodations to a maximum of 2 adults per bedroom; and no more than 4 bedrooms are permitted to be used for a short term accommodation;
• Requires one off-street parking space per 1-2 bedrooms or two off-street parking spaces per 3-4 bedrooms;
• No exterior indication that a short term accommodation is in operation on any parcel, except for permitted signage and required parking; and
• Not permitted without connection to a community sewer system.

6.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE PUBLIC HEARING

No other submissions from the public or applicant may be received by Council.

Copies of the proposed bylaws, information and reports are available for review at the City of West Kelowna Planning Department, 2760 Cameron Road, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding statutory holidays), or online at https://calendar.westkelownacity.ca/councilcommittee.