Sun Peaks public meetings in 2025
36 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review the draft 2026 municipal budget. Council will be asked to confirm an 8% property tax increase and a 20% water utility rate increase for 2026, and to consider a review of municipal fees and the asset renewal and reserve strategy. The presentation also includes capital allocations for roads, fire equipment, and water infrastructure projects.
- Proposed 8% municipal property tax increase for 2026
- Proposed 20% increase to water utility rates for 2026
- $30,000 fire department review and safety plan funding
- $200,000 capital allocation for road upgrades
- $15.5 million water capital projects required by 2030
Public Hearing/Presentation
Council is considering Temporary Use Permit No. TUP-2025-004 to allow Sun Peaks Resort to convert part of Parcel S into a temporary day parking area. The proposal aims to provide approximately 100 stalls during winter operations and select summer events for up to 3 years.
- Temporary Use Permit No. TUP-2025-004 for parking at 3335 Village Place
- Proposed creation of approximately 100 day-parking stalls
- Proposed term of up to 3 years
- Public submissions from Terry Gri and Marina Alexander regarding traffic, noise, and loss of green space
Public Hearing
The Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality Council will hold a public hearing to consider issuing Temporary Use Permit No. TUP-2025-003 for 2424 Fairways Drive. Staff recommend approval subject to conditions such as a $1,000 security bond, a maximum of three guests, and a limit of five overnight parking spaces. The permit would allow short‑term nightly rental of the auxiliary dwelling unit for up to three years, expiring on December 2, 2028. Applicants must register with Tourism Sun Peaks and pay applicable business and assessment fees.
- Issue Temporary Use Permit No. TUP-2025-003 for 2424 Fairways Drive
- Permit term up to 3 years, expiring December 2, 2028
- $1,000 security bond required
- Occupancy limited to a maximum of 3 guests
- On‑site overnight parking limited to 5 vehicles
Regular Council
Council will discuss two temporary use permit applications for properties on Fairways Drive and Village Way. The body is also considering the transfer of community funds to the Rotary Club of Sun Peaks for food security.
- Temporary Use Permit No. 2025-003 for short-term rental at 2424 Fairways Drive
- Temporary Use Permit No. 2025-004 for 3335 Village Way
- Transfer of Sun Peaks Community Helps Funds to the Rotary Club of Sun Peaks for food security
- Presentation regarding YKA Airport
- Closed meeting regarding labour or employee relations
Special Council Meeting
The Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality council will conduct a closed meeting. The closure is invoked under Community Charter Section 90(1) for security of municipal property, land matters, and legal advice. No other agenda items are listed.
- Closed meeting under Community Charter Section 90(1): (d) security of the property of the municipality; (e) land matters; (i) legal advice
Regular Council
The Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality Council adopted the November 4, 2025 minutes and approved a contract for a new dewatering centrifuge costing $306,900 to be supplied by Archer Separations. Council also supported the municipality’s application to become an associate member of the Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST). A temporary use permit application for 2424 Fairways Drive was authorized for further consideration, and temporary school‑drop‑off parking on Sundance Drive and Village Place was approved with specific time limits.
- Awarded $306,900 contract for a dewatering centrifuge to Archer Separations, Inc. (Coquitlam)
- Supported application for CAST associate membership
- Authorized notice of intent for Temporary Use Permit No. TUP‑2025‑003 at 2424 Fairways Dr
- Approved temporary school parking on Sundance Drive (8:10‑8:40 am, 3:10‑3:40 pm) and Village Place
- Received correspondence from Minister of Children and Family Development and letters on PFAS artificial turf
Regular Council
The Sun Peaks Regular Council will vote on temporary parking for school drop‑off and pick‑up on Sundance Drive and Village Place, limited to specific times until the Magic Carpet lifts are operational. Staff reports include updates on the foreign‑buyers ban, the Municipal Climate Resiliency Grant, and the dewatering centrifuge. The council will also consider a new Temporary Use Permit application for 2424 Fairways Drive and several informational items related to the Sun Peaks Health Centre proposal.
- Temporary parking approval for school drop‑off/pick‑up on Sundance Drive and Village Place
- Review of new Temporary Use Permit application for 2424 Fairways Drive
- Municipal Climate Resiliency Grant update
- Dewatering Centrifuge update
- Multiple information items advancing the Sun Peaks Health Centre proposal
Special Council Meeting
Council will decide whether to adopt Bylaw No. 0230, 2025, regarding permissive tax exemptions. The proposal seeks to exempt the municipality from paying property taxes on specific leased offices and a doctor accommodation unit.
- Adoption of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 0230, 2025
- Proposed tax exemption for municipal offices at 105, 106 & 107-3270 Village Way
- Proposed tax exemption for Sun Peaks Health Association Doctor Accommodation unit at 318-3160 Creekside Way
Regular Council
Council will consider adopting the Traffic Operations Implementation Handbook prepared by Urban Systems Ltd., which includes speed‑bump installation guidelines. Council will give the first three readings of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 0230‑2025. Council will receive an update on the Sun Peaks Health Centre transition, noting the end of STEPS services, one RFP received, and ongoing negotiations for a new operator. Additional items include pre‑budget consultations with MP Frank Caputo and an information item on residential property ownership by non‑Canadians.
- Adopt Traffic Operations Implementation Handbook (Urban Systems Ltd.) with speed‑bump guidelines
- First three readings of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 0230‑2025
- Health Centre transition update: STEPS services ended Oct 10, one RFP received, negotiations ongoing
- Pre‑budget consultation briefing with MP Frank Caputo
- Information item on residential property ownership by non‑Canadians
Regular Council
The Sun Peaks Council will receive a presentation from the Thompson-Nicola Film Commissioner regarding local film production and review information on the dissolution of the Sun Peaks Health Association. The meeting will also include correspondence from the Vancouver Humane Society and a presentation on the Resort Development Strategy.
- Presentation: Thompson-Nicola Film Commissioner
- Information: Dissolution of Sun Peaks Health Association
- Information: Vancouver Humane Society correspondence
- Information: Resort Development Strategy report
- Information: Call for Municipal Unity
Regular Council
The Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality Council authorized two development permits, one for 4225 Bella Vista Drive and another for 5424 Lookout Ridge Place, under the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 0034. The Council also appointed Mayor O’Toole as the Sun Peaks Health Association representative on the Sundance Strata board. Minutes from the August 19 and September 2, 2025 meetings were adopted. A memo presenting the final 2025‑2027 Resort Development Strategy was provided for information.
- Development Permit authorized for 4225 Bella Vista Drive (DP‑2025‑001)
- Development Permit authorized for 5424 Lookout Ridge Place (DP‑2025‑02)
- Mayor O’Toole appointed as Sun Peaks Health Association representative on Sundance Strata board
- Adoption of August 19, 2025 and September 2, 2025 council meeting minutes
- Presentation of final 2025‑2027 Resort Development Strategy memo (information only)
Regular Council
The Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Council will consider authorizing two development permits: one for 4225 Bella Vista Drive (Strata Lot 14) and another for 5424 Lookout Ridge Place (Lot 6), both under Official Community Plan Bylaw 0034. The council will also appoint Mayor R. O'Toole as the Sun Peaks Health Association’s representative on the Sundance Strata board. Procedural items include approval of the agenda and adoption of minutes from the August 19 meeting.
- Authorize Development Permit DP-2025-001 for 4225 Bella Vista Drive, Strata Lot 14, DL 6443, KAS 2618
- Authorize Development Permit DP-2025-02 for 5424 Lookout Ridge Place, Lot 6, DL 6468, KAP 82619
- Appoint Mayor R. O'Toole as Sun Peaks Health Association representative to attend and vote at Sundance Strata meetings
- Approve agenda for the September 2, 2025 regular council meeting
- Adopt minutes from the August 19, 2025 council meeting
Public Hearing
The Sun Peaks Resort Municipality council will consider renewing Temporary Use Permit No. TUP‑2023‑007 for 5300 Lookout Ridge Drive for a two‑year term. The renewal includes conditions such as a maximum of 12 guests, a $1,000 security deposit, an on‑mountain manager requirement, and a limit of five overnight parking spaces. A renewal for Temporary Use Permit No. TUP‑2024‑004 for 5305 Lookout Ridge Drive will also be discussed, along with public comments submitted by local residents.
- Renewal of Temporary Use Permit No. TUP‑2023‑007 for 5300 Lookout Ridge Drive (2‑year term)
- Renewal of Temporary Use Permit No. TUP‑2024‑004 for 5305 Lookout Ridge Drive
- Condition: occupancy limited to 12 guests at any time
- Condition: $1,000 security deposit and requirement for an on‑mountain manager
- Public comments submitted by residents supporting the renewals
Regular Council
The Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality Council will consider several permits and a major financing decision. It will authorize two‑year renewals of Temporary Use Permits for properties at 5305 and 5300 Lookout Ridge Drive, and approve a Development Variance Permit for 1180 Sun Peaks Road. The council will also resume the Wildfire Resiliency Collaborative meetings and vote on increasing the Sun Peaks Housing Authority's borrowing power to Forty‑Five Million Dollars.
- Renew Temporary Use Permit TUP‑2024‑004 for 5305 Lookout Ridge Drive (2‑year term)
- Renew Temporary Use Permit TUP‑2023‑007R for 5300 Lookout Ridge Drive (2‑year term)
- Approve Development Variance Permit DVP‑2025‑001 for 1180 Sun Peaks Road
- Resumption of Wildfire Resiliency Collaborative meetings
- Increase Sun Peaks Housing Authority borrowing authority to $45 million
Special Council Meeting
The Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality council will call the meeting to order, adopt the agenda, and vote to close the meeting. The closure is proposed under section 90(1)(c) for labour or other employee relations matters. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Move into a closed meeting pursuant to section 90(1)(c) labour relations or other employee relations
Regular Council
The council will receive an update on the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre, including the July 14, 2025 decision to terminate the STEPS lease effective October 22, 2025. It will also consider two Temporary Use Permit renewals for 5300 and 5305 Lookout Ridge Drive, each for a two‑year term, and a Development Variance Permit for Lot A at 1180 Sun Peaks Road. Additional items include adopting Council Correspondence Policy (Policy #0033) and reviewing liquor license amendments.
- Terminate STEPS lease of Sun Peaks Community Health Centre effective Oct 22, 2025
- Renew Temporary Use Permit for 5300 Lookout Ridge Drive (2‑year term)
- Renew Temporary Use Permit for 5305 Lookout Ridge Drive (2‑year term)
- Approve Development Variance Permit for Lot A, 1180 Sun Peaks Road
- Adopt Council Correspondence Policy (Policy #0033)
STNR Review Public Input Session
The municipality is seeking public feedback on a regulatory review of short-term nightly rentals. The session focuses on potential changes to Temporary Use Permit (TUP) policies, fee structures, and on-mountain contact requirements.
- Discussion of TUP density caps limiting rentals to 25% of residential lots per street/neighborhood
- Proposed revision of TUP renewal rules to address the loss of their "temporary" nature
- Proposal to introduce tiered fees based on rental type or scale
- Discussion of requiring 24/7 availability and 2-hour response times for on-mountain contacts
- Review of potential public-facing registries and hotspot mapping for TUP tracking
Regular Council
Council will discuss the renewal of two temporary use permits and one development variance permit. The meeting also includes a staff departmental report covering housing projects and the Sun Peaks Pool.
- Temporary Use Permit renewal for 5300 Lookout Ridge Drive (2-year term)
- Temporary Use Permit renewal for 5305 Lookout Ridge Drive (1-year term)
- Development Variance Permit for 1180 Sun Peaks Road
- Staff report on BC Builds Housing Project and Housing Accelerator Fund
- Noise Bylaw Exemption for Endless Summer music festival (August 8-10)
Regular Council
The Sun Peaks council will consider several approvals, including a bylaw amendment, a borrowing resolution for a $500,000 line of credit, and a $250,000 wastewater contingency reserve. It will also endorse the draft 2025‑2027 Resort Development Strategy and review a short‑term nightly rental proposal. The meeting includes routine items such as the 2024 Annual Report and a smoking correspondence.
- Adopt Bylaw Enforcement Notice Amendment Bylaw No. 0011‑012
- Authorize a line of credit agreement with CIBC up to $500,000 at prime rate, no fees for 2025
- Establish a $250,000 wastewater contingency reserve for the 2025/2026 winter season
- Endorse the draft 2025‑2027 Resort Development Strategy
- Review short‑term nightly rental policy
Regular Council
Council will decide on a construction contract for a surface water pipeline and a bylaw amendment regarding notice enforcement. The meeting also includes a CAO report detailing an organizational review, departmental reorganization, and a SWOT analysis of municipal services.
- Proposed $5,996,570.00 contract with KLL Construction Inc. for the Municipal Surface Water Pipeline
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 0011-012, 2025
- CAO Report on organizational review, staffing updates, and departmental reorganization
- Updates on BC Builds Housing Project and Short-Term Nightly Rental Review
- Discussion on Rural Economic Diversification & Infrastructure Program funding
Regular Council
The council will review and decide on the Whitecroft Fire Protection Service Agreement. It will also consider FESBC wildfire risk reduction funding and approve the purchase of a used fire engine. Community requests for space, DPAC support, and a pickleball tournament will be heard.
- Whitecroft Fire Protection Service Agreement
- FESBC Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant
- Used Fire Engine Purchase Agreement
- Community Space Request – Afifa Eidher
- Pickleball Tournament Request – Kady Rose
Special Council Meeting
The Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality Council will vote to adopt Bylaw No. 0228, the five‑year financial plan for 2025‑2029, and Bylaw No. 0229, the 2025 property tax rates. The financial plan sets projected revenues, expenditures and policy objectives for the next five years. The tax rate bylaw establishes rates for general municipal purposes, regional district, hospital, police, school and other categories, with a minimum tax of $1 and a 10% penalty for unpaid taxes after July 2 2025. Adoption requires a majority vote after three readings.
- Adoption of Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0228 (2025‑2029)
- Adoption of Tax Rates Bylaw No. 0229 (2025)
- Preliminary budget included a 5.5% tax increase
- Permissive tax exemption for Municipal Hall at 106 & 107‑3270 Village Way
- Minimum property tax set at $1 with 10% late‑payment penalty
Public Hearing/Presentation
The Sun Peaks council will consider renewing short-term rental permits for two properties, one on Mountain View Drive and one on Fairways Drive, subject to specific occupancy and management conditions.
- Renewal of TUP-2022-005R for 2508 Mountain View Drive (Cooper property)
- New TUP-2025-001 for 2418 Fairways Drive (Gruber property)
- Occupancy limit of 10 guests per permit
- Requirement for on-mountain manager
- Prohibition on using auxiliary suites for tourist accommodation
Regular Council
The Council will discuss the first three readings of the 2025 Financial Plan and Tax Rates bylaws. The meeting also includes reviews of temporary use permits and reports on community survey results and by-election outcomes.
- First three readings of Bylaw No. 0228 (Financial Plan Bylaw 2025-2029) and Bylaw No. 0229 (Tax Rates Bylaw 2025)
- Temporary Use Permit No. 2022-005R for 2508 Mountain View Drive
- Temporary Use Permit No. 2025-001 for 2418 Fairways Drive
- Sun Peaks Housing Authority borrowing authorization
- BC Builds Project parking considerations
Regular Council
The Council will review zoning amendment bylaws for two specific parcels and receive a presentation on the 2024 audited financial statements from KPMG. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of new council members and a discussion on naming rights for the Sun Peaks Centre.
- Bylaw No. 0226: Zoning Amendment for Parcel 15
- Bylaw No. 0227: Zoning Amendment for Parcel 69
- 2024 Audited Financial Statement Presentation by KPMG
- Verbal discussion on Sun Peaks Centre Partnership and Naming Rights
- Review of correspondence regarding the Health Centre from Stephen Fache
Public Budget Presentation
The Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality will present its 2025‑2029 five‑year financial plan. The agenda includes a call to order, the financial‑plan presentation, a public question period, and a closing. No decisions or votes are listed in the agenda.
- 2025‑2029 5‑year financial plan presentation
Public Hearing
At the April 1, 2025 public hearing, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality will consider Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 0224 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0225 for 1130 Sun Peaks Road. The OCP amendment would redesignate the property from Institutional to General Commercial and add a site‑specific allowance for multi‑family residential. The zoning amendment would rezone the same property to permit a mini self‑storage facility on Strata Lots 1, 3, 4, and 6. Council may adopt both bylaws after the hearing if no amendments are proposed.
- OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 0224: change land‑use designation from IN‑Institutional to GC‑General Commercial with a site‑specific addition for multi‑family residential at 1130 Sun Peaks Rd.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0225: site‑specific rezoning of Strata Lots 1, 3, 4, 6 to permit mini self‑storage within the RC‑1 zone.
- Public hearing on the amendments scheduled for 3:00 PM, April 1, 2025 (in‑person at Sun Peaks Centre and livestreamed).
- Adoption of the bylaws requires a building permit and, where applicable, approval from the 1130 Sun Peaks Road Strata Council.
- Support letters submitted by local residents (e.g., Delina Albrow, Dorian Beattie) endorsing the mini storage proposal.
Regular Council
Council will consider Official Community Plan and Zoning amendments for 1130 Sun Peaks Road. The meeting also includes reviews of temporary use permits and a grant application for Next Gen 911.
- Public hearing for OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 0224 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0225 (1130 Sun Peaks Road)
- Temporary Use Permit No. 2022-005R for 2508 Mountain View Drive
- Temporary Use Permit No. 2025-001 for 2418 Fairways Drive
- Next Gen 911 Grant Application
- Request for review of proposed kilometre rate from Afifa Eidher
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a draft five-year financial plan that includes a proposed 5.5% tax increase to meet growing service demands. The plan outlines strategic growth, infrastructure maintenance, and the impact of transitioning daycare and facility management.
- Proposed 5.5% property tax increase
- Annual 10% increase for water and wastewater rates through 2028
- Water pipeline project costing over $6 million (75% grant funded)
- Annual road improvement budget of $150,000 through 2029
- Planned $25,000 Short-term nightly rental policy review in 2025
Regular Council
The council will receive a report and provide comments on two Crown grant applications to sell 0.71 hectares of land in the East Village for a hotel and pedestrian area (Parcels E‑A and Village Street). Other items include an update to the employee expense reimbursement policy, a verbal update on the water pipeline project, a report on Kookaburra Lodge water pressure complaints, and a briefing on wastewater capacity initiatives.
- Crown Grant Referral: sale of 0.71 ha (Parcel E‑A, 0.496 ha; Village Street, 0.218 ha) for hotel and pedestrian development
- Employee Expense Reimbursement Policy update
- Water Pipeline Project verbal update
- Kookaburra Lodge water pressure complaints report
- Wastewater Capacity Initiatives briefing
Public Hearing
Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality Council will read a third time and adopt OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 0222 and Bylaw No. 0223, which redesignate Parcel 15 at 1235 Alpine Road and Parcel 69 on Sun Peaks Road to General Residential with site‑specific floor‑area ratios of 0.70 and 0.45 respectively. The redesignations are intended to enable future affordable employee housing and satisfy conditions of the $1.5 million Housing Accelerator Fund received in 2024. The council will consider the recommendations presented by Chief Administrative Officer Deanna Campbell.
- OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 0222: redesignate Parcel 15 (1235 Alpine Road) from General Commercial/Light Industrial to General Residential, FAR 0.70
- OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 0223: redesignate Parcel 69 (unsurveyed Crown Land on Sun Peaks Road) from Institutional to General Residential, FAR 0.45
- Council recommendation to read a third time and adopt both bylaws
- Funding context: $1.5 million Housing Accelerator Fund received in 2024 for affordable housing initiatives
- Purpose: support development of future affordable employee housing on the two parcels
Regular Council
The Council will discuss Official Community Plan (OCP) amendments for Parcel 15 and Parcel 69, as well as a redesignation and rezoning request for 1130 Sun Peaks Road. The meeting also includes a review of short-term nightly rentals and the Council Remuneration Policy.
- OCP Amendment Bylaws for Parcel 15 (Bylaw No. 0222) and Parcel 69 (Bylaw No. 0223)
- OCP Amendment (Bylaw No. 0224) and Zoning Amendment (Bylaw No. 0225) for 1130 Sun Peaks Road
- Review of Council Remuneration Policy #0011
- Short Term Nightly Rental Review
- TUP approval request for 5300 Lookout Ridge
Regular Council
The Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality will discuss updates to water and wastewater rates and amendments to the 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan. Council will also review Official Community Plan amendments for Parcels 15 and 69 and hear a presentation regarding daycare transition concerns.
- Bylaw No. 0136-005 (Water Services Rates) and Bylaw No. 0137-005 (Waste Water service rates) amendments
- Bylaw No. 0218-002: 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan Amendment
- Official Community Plan amendments for Parcel 15 and Parcel 69
- 2025 Community Grants in Aid applications
- FESBC Fuel Treatment Funding Application for TU 5-M, TU34-37a, and TU47
Public Hearing/Presentation
Council is considering a zoning amendment to allow private laundry processing at 3270 Village Way. The proposal includes specific restrictions on machine counts, wastewater discharge, and operating hours. The meeting also includes reviews of two temporary use permits.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0221 for 3270 Village Way (Private Laundry Processing)
- Restrictive covenant for 3270 Village Way: max 2 washers, 2 dryers, and 6,000L wastewater/day
- Temporary Use Permit TU-2020-003R for 2545 Mountain View Drive
- Temporary Use Permit TU-2024-004 for 5305 Lookout Ridge Drive
Regular Council
Council will review and decide on the renewal of Temporary Use Permit TUP-2020-003R for 2545 Mountain View Drive, including conditions such as a $1,000 security deposit and occupancy limits. The agenda also includes a permit renewal for 5305 Lookout Ridge Drive, the 2025 Preliminary Budget, several bylaw amendments (financial plan, utility rates, zoning), and a by‑election report.
- Renewal of Temporary Use Permit TUP-2020-003R for 2545 Mountain View Drive (short‑term rental)
- Renewal of Temporary Use Permit TUP-2024-004 for 5305 Lookout Ridge Drive
- Approval of the 2025 Preliminary Budget (departmental, capital, debt, reserves)
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 0218‑002 amendment to the 2024‑2028 Five‑Year Financial Plan and Bylaw No. 0136‑005/0137‑005 utility rate changes
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0221 for 3270 Village Way (third reading)
Regular Council
At the Jan 7, 2025 regular council meeting, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality will adopt the agenda and approve minutes from the Dec 3, 10 and 17, 2024 meetings. The council will release items from the Nov 12, 2024 in‑camera meeting. A primary item of business is the presentation of the 2025 Preliminary Budget for council consideration. Additional items include various reports, a notice of motion and the meeting’s closure under Community Charter sections.
- Adopt minutes from Dec 3, 2024 regular council meeting
- Adopt minutes from Dec 10, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting
- Adopt minutes from Dec 17, 2024 regular council meeting
- Release items from the Nov 12, 2024 in‑camera meeting
- Review the 2025 Preliminary Budget (Council Report Preliminary Budget 2025 FINAL)