{ "city": "Regional District of North Okanagan", "state": "BC", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/rdno/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-21", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-31", "body": "Advisory Planning Commission \"E\" Meeting", "headline": "Commission to review OCP/zoning change for 23 Sugar Lake Road subdivision", "summary": "The Advisory Planning Commission for Electoral Area \"E\" is meeting to discuss an application by Trent & Rhonda Harvey to amend the Official Community Plan and zoning for 23 Sugar Lake Road from Country Residential to Small Holding, which would allow a two-lot subdivision. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the agenda and adopting minutes from a previous meeting. The commission will provide input on the application, which staff recommend supporting.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/233140/Advisory%20Planning%20Commission%20_E_%20Meeting%20-%2031%20A.pdf?handle=C9011A1301B94E7ABBCD32A5AD585130", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3251" }, { "date": "2026-09-02", "body": "Advisory Planning Commission \"F\" Meeting", "headline": "Commission to review four development variance and zoning applications", "summary": "The Advisory Planning Commission for Electoral Area \"F\" will meet to discuss four development applications: three Development Variance Permit applications and one Official Community Plan/Zoning Amendment application. The Commission will hear delegations from applicants and consider staff recommendations on each item.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/233176/Advisory%20Planning%20Commission%20_F_%20Meeting%20-%2002%20S.pdf?handle=49CB8CE6E5CC4E5BB6685C95CE86FDB9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3287" }, { "date": "2026-09-02", "body": "Advisory Planning Commission \"B\" Meeting", "headline": "APC to discuss rezoning for RV storage and church ALR application", "summary": "The Advisory Planning Commission for Electoral Area \"B\" will discuss two applications: a rezoning of 1.05 ha at 6776 Pleasant Valley Road from Country Residential to Light Industrial for an RV and storage building, and an Agricultural Land Commission application by the Pleasant Valley Church of God Association at 6161 Pleasant Valley Road. The commission will also adopt minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting. No decisions are final; the commission provides recommendations to the Regional District.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/233138/Advisory%20Planning%20Commission%20_B_%20Meeting%20-%2002%20S.pdf?handle=E1109CB152384905A5877268109C9B45", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3269" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Inter-Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee", "headline": "Coldstream seeks support for $25K accessibility grant for beaches and park", "summary": "The committee will discuss a request from the District of Coldstream for a letter of support for a provincial grant application of up to $25,000 for accessibility improvements at Kalamalka Beach, Kirkland Beach, and Creekside Park. They will also receive a delegation from the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre on accessibility features, and discuss transportation accessibility updates, planning for National AccessAbility Week, and an awareness campaign.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/232747/Inter-Municipal%20Accessibility%20Advisory%20Committe.pdf?handle=3F8F95B2E1954893BECB0A99D4C99C35", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3322" }, { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Greater Vernon Advisory Committee - SPECIAL", "headline": "Committee to discuss emergency private wells for Coldstream aquifer", "summary": "The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a drought update and a proposal by David Geen and John Byland to drill three emergency wells. The committee is considering a letter of support for a temporary use permit to reduce demand on the Duteau reservoirs during severe water shortages.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/232689/Greater%20Vernon%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%20SPECIAL%20-%202.pdf?handle=6DBF0B5A3C5241EFA325FDDC4C7B2451", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3323" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Board of Directors", "headline": "Board to approve $100,000 increase for Grindrod Park Phase 3", "summary": "The Board will adopt the minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting and consider several land‑use applications. New business includes approvals for Agricultural Land Commission applications at 196 Bluenose Road and 7731 Old Kamloops Road, a zoning bylaw amendment for 44 Ladyslipper Road, and a $100,000 budget increase for the Grindrod Park Phase 3 project. All items will be voted on by unweighted corporate vote unless noted otherwise.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/232503/Board%20of%20Directors%20-%2022%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=F75F18F57CA94DC48EFA59AE97B6A600", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3181" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Greater Vernon Advisory Committee -Special", "headline": "Committee considers temporary use permit for three emergency wells in Coldstream aquifer", "summary": "The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee is reconsidering a recommendation for a temporary use permit to allow David Geen and John Byland to drill three wells. The proposal aims to reduce demand on the Duteau reservoirs during severe drought conditions to prevent the death of fruit trees.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/232180/Greater%20Vernon%20Advisory%20Committee%20-Special%20-%2009.pdf?handle=EAD3B243C6C3498B94C400ADACB0632E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3320" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Electoral Area Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee approves park budget increase and several development variance permits", "summary": "The Electoral Area Advisory Committee will consider approving a $100,000 budget increase for Grindrod Park Phase 3 and several development variance permits for properties in Electoral Areas B, D, and E. The committee will also review liquor license referral applications and agricultural land commission requests.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/231941/Electoral%20Area%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2009%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=15641414BD91459DACFBF2AF7D2706D7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3219" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss land matters in closed session", "summary": "The committee will receive monthly reports on parks and recreation facilities, then potentially move into a closed session to discuss land acquisition or disposition under the Community Charter.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/231947/White%20Valley%20Parks,%20Recreation%20and%20Culture%20Advi.pdf?handle=5333AEEF3AB7440E9EF15D82A11B19DE", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3192" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to review regional active transportation plan and agricultural plan updates", "summary": "The Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee will receive a revised Terms of Reference for the Regional Active Transportation Plan and discuss a draft update to the Regional Agricultural Plan. The meeting also includes an information session on the 'Look West' initiative and a verbal update on the Youth Climate Corps BC.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/231938/Regional%20Growth%20Management%20Advisory%20Committee%20-.pdf?handle=BCC2C7E000464B2A8F28C39E1F73077E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3201" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Greater Vernon Advisory Committee", "headline": "Public hearings on waiving water main requirements for two properties", "summary": "The committee will hold public hearings on two development variance permit applications that would waive certain water servicing requirements for properties at 3211 22 Street and 5195 Hartnell Road. It will also receive reports on a water capacity study, a trails and natural spaces public satisfaction survey, and grant funding for the Vernon Public Art Gallery and Greater Vernon Museum and Archives.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/232060/Greater%20Vernon%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2008%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=D43A2ED263D741F9A33A3BF6380653BD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3210" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Advisory Planning Commission \"B\" Meeting", "headline": "ALC fill application and DVP for Old Kamloops Road properties up for discussion", "summary": "The Advisory Planning Commission will discuss and hear delegations on two applications from A. Mohammad and S. Abid: an Agricultural Land Commission application to place 409 m³ of gravel fill over a 2,046 m² driveway on ALR land at 7731 Old Kamloops Road, and a Development Variance Permit application to reduce parking stall sizes and driveway aisle widths at 7731 and 7697 Old Kamloops Road. Staff recommend the ALC application be authorized for submission to the ALC. The commission will also adopt minutes from a previous meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/231468/Advisory%20Planning%20Commission%20_B_%20Meeting%20-%2024%20J.pdf?handle=C27397AAF168491485F9D39FF2E056A0", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3268" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Greater Vernon Advisory Committee - SPECIAL", "headline": "Committee to discuss preliminary municipal service negotiations in closed session", "summary": "This special meeting consists solely of a resolution to go into closed session under the Community Charter to discuss preliminary negotiations for a proposed municipal service. No public decisions are made.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/231601/Greater%20Vernon%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%20SPECIAL%20-%202.pdf?handle=CAD2541337794ED0A818A35DE2D696E7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3313" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Advisory Planning Commission \"D\" Meeting", "headline": "Garage addition variance and ALC application discussed", "summary": "The Advisory Planning Commission will discuss a development variance permit to reduce the exterior side yard setback for a garage addition at 732 Arbutus Road from 4.5m to 2.24m. They will also consider an Agricultural Land Commission application for a property at 196 Bluenose Road. The meeting includes election of chair/vice chair and adoption of previous minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/231520/Advisory%20Planning%20Commission%20_D_%20Meeting%20-%2023%20J.pdf?handle=7CD02F5234224D599AB4E0A6FA257FC8", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3259" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Advisory Planning Commission \"E\" Meeting", "headline": "Planning commission to review variance request for Keefer Lake Lodge expansion", "summary": "The Advisory Planning Commission will discuss a Development Variance Permit for Keefer Lake Lodge to allow a taller accessory building and unpaved parking areas. The Planning Department recommends approval for the 9-bedroom lodge and snowcat shed.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/231464/Advisory%20Planning%20Commission%20_E_%20Meeting%20-%2022%20J.pdf?handle=879652FC0B3C4EBDB14D0A4A09DE7810", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3250" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "North Okanagan Shuswap Rail Trail Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to allocate $30k for rail trail kiosks", "summary": "The North Okanagan Shuswap Rail Trail Advisory Committee will consider allocating $30,000 in donated funds toward the installation of trailhead interpretive signage and kiosks at locations including Sicamous, Enderby, and Armstrong.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/231181/North%20Okanagan%20Shuswap%20Rail%20Trail%20Advisory%20Comm.pdf?handle=F626ECB9FC13478A958E7D8CA3EACBF7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3311" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Board of Directors", "headline": "Board to vote on new transit fares and zoning changes", "summary": "The Board will consider adopting new transit fare structures, including a DayPASS program and fare-free youth transit, as well as approving several development cost charges and zoning amendments for various electoral areas.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/231263/Board%20of%20Directors%20-%2017%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=C606B3273E4C4EDA9F8F661CAA5C8549", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3180" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Delegated Public Hearing - Bylaw Nos. 3070 & 3071", "headline": "Public hearing on proposed 127-site campground at 3315 Enderby Mabel Lake Road", "summary": "The Regional District of North Okanagan is holding a delegated public hearing to consider two bylaws that would allow a 127-site campground on a property at 3315 Enderby Mabel Lake Road. The bylaws would change the land use designation from Non-Urban to Commercial and rezone the property to Recreation Commercial (C.5). The hearing includes an opportunity for public presentations and consideration of over 225 written submissions.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/230432/Delegated%20Public%20Hearing%20-%20Bylaw%20Nos.%203070%20_%2030.pdf?handle=9B7010E1C83E46A1BA4D836C9527122F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3309" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Delegated Public Hearing - Legal Document Request", "headline": "Public hearing for property subdivision at 425 Highridge Road", "summary": "The Regional District is holding a public hearing to consider modifying Covenant No. KW5195. This modification would potentially allow the property at 425 Highridge Road to be subdivided into two lots to provide a residence for a relative.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/230430/Delegated%20Public%20Hearing%20-%20Legal%20Document%20Reque.pdf?handle=ADED4AB9815942DDA4B2D4C1953FCB80", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3310" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Electoral Area Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to weigh wildfire OCP amendments and housing targets", "summary": "The committee will consider amendments to Official Community Plans across multiple electoral areas to add wildfire development permit areas and housing targets. They will also vote on a floodplain exemption, a development variance, a water service bylaw, and a small grant.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/230458/Electoral%20Area%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2004%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=B81C155177CF419E87B1FE720AD65C85", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3218" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Greater Vernon Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee reviews water supply protocols and fire storage for multi-family housing", "summary": "The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss water distribution protocols for Electoral Area D and water quality impacts in the Coldstream Creek Watershed. The body will also review technical recommendations regarding fire water storage deficiencies that affect multi-family developments.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/230484/Greater%20Vernon%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2003%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=064F133FA19A441789134A17D635E7F5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3209" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee", "headline": "Structural assessment planned for Pat Duke Arena due to wall cracking", "summary": "The White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee will receive monthly reports and a recreation update, including capital project progress. The committee then plans to go in camera to discuss preliminary negotiations for a municipal service. Key updates include a structural assessment of Pat Duke Arena's cracking walls and new youth programs.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/230475/White%20Valley%20Parks,%20Recreation%20and%20Culture%20Advi.pdf?handle=84B4D987A7D74024A2CA2CE8E5EA78E9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3191" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to review draft Regional Agricultural Plan and two ALC applications", "summary": "The Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee will review and comment on two Agricultural Land Commission applications: one from Pleasant Valley Church of God for fill placement on ALR land at 6161 Pleasant Valley Road, and another from S. & B. Paull at 196 Bluenose Road. The committee will also discuss forwarding a draft Regional Agricultural Plan to municipalities, First Nations, and other stakeholders for feedback. A delegation from School District 83 will present on an enhanced work experience program in agriculture.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/230227/Regional%20Agricultural%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2028%20M.pdf?handle=842EB5F21C5146EDA843959E0F885BCD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3227" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Advisory Planning Commission \"F\" Meeting", "headline": "Commission to discuss floodplain exemption for dwelling at 8536 Highway 97A", "summary": "The Advisory Planning Commission will consider a floodplain exemption request to allow alterations to a dwelling below required flood construction levels near Mara Lake and King Baker Creek. They will also discuss a development variance permit application for a property at 8259 Highway 97A. Both items include staff reports and recommendations.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/230222/Advisory%20Planning%20Commission%20_F_%20Meeting%20-%2027%20M.pdf?handle=E0AD4EA50F3C46629C7485CF14A56A3C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3285" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Board of Directors", "headline": "Board to vote on water rate amendment and multiple rezonings", "summary": "The Regional District of North Okanagan Board will consider adopting amendments to water rates, several zoning and official community plan changes, a development variance permit, and FireSmart policy updates. They will also hear delegations on forest landscape planning and a funding request from the Canadian Mental Health Association.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/229978/Board%20of%20Directors%20-%2020%20May%202026.pdf?handle=7C32A638DF484337820B11CB23CA5B47", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3179" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "Delegated Public Hearing - Bylaw 3074 & 3075", "headline": "Public hearing on OCP and zoning changes for 64 Schindler Road subdivision", "summary": "The Regional District of North Okanagan is holding a delegated public hearing to consider amending the Official Community Plan and zoning for 64 Schindler Road, Electoral Area 'F'. The changes would allow a boundary adjustment subdivision with the adjacent property at 66 Schindler Road. The public can speak to the bylaws at the hearing.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/229338/Delegated%20Public%20Hearing%20-%20Bylaw%203074%20_%203075%20-%20.pdf?handle=991A653A712443BF9F2271EDC5133BA2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3303" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "Electoral Area Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee advances FireSmart policy updates for multiple electoral areas", "summary": "The Electoral Area Advisory Committee is recommending that the Board of Directors approve FireSmart policy amendments to Official Community Plans in Electoral Areas B, C, D, E, F, and Silver Star. These updates would require wildfire development permits at subdivision and building permit stages, with varying prescriptive levels. The committee also considers a development variance permit for a campground on Parkway Road and a $15,000 grant for reflective civic address signs.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/229344/Electoral%20Area%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2007%20May%202026.pdf?handle=8474019EB4574F22B601495EE9CDEC93", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3217" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "body": "Advisory Planning Commission \"F\" Meeting", "headline": "Commission discusses variance for campground on Parkway Road", "summary": "The Advisory Planning Commission is reviewing a Development Variance Permit application for a proposed 22-site campground and 10 rental cabins on Parkway Road. Variances sought include reducing the front yard landscape buffer from 7.5 m to 2 m and waiving the requirement for laundry facilities. Staff recommend supporting the variances.", "agenda_url": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/229094/Advisory%20Planning%20Commission%20_F_%20Meeting%20-%2029%20A.pdf?handle=C867B291724241F0AB758465C8196C44", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://rdno.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3284" } ] }