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Peachland roundup: Protective services building bylaws, marine launch licensing on council agendas

Peachland council's recent meetings focused on planning bylaws for a proposed Protective Services Building at 4450 6th Street and a new commercial marine launch licensing program, but minutes have not yet been published for the June 23 sessions. As a result, no outcomes or vote tallies are available from those meetings. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for July 7.

June 23 public hearings

Peachland held public hearings on June 23 to consider amendments to the Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw to allow a Protective Services Building at 4450 6th Street. The hearings covered OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2464 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2465.

A separate public hearing the same day considered Bylaw No. 2466, a minor review of the Official Community Plan. According to the agenda, staff were to present the bylaw and related documents, followed by applicant and public comments, before the hearing closed.

Minutes for both hearings have not yet been published, so no record of public comments or council discussion is available.

June 23 regular council meeting

The regular council meeting agenda listed several planning-related bylaws, including adoption of a Commercial Marine Launch Licensing Program through Bylaws 2469, 2470, 2471, and 2089. The agenda also included the OCP and zoning amendment bylaws for the Protective Services Building, Development Cost Charges and Amenity Cost Charges Bylaws, a 2026 Budget Amendment Request for an ETSI Grant, and review of the 2025 Annual Report and Statement of Financial Information.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not possible to report which items were adopted, amended, or defeated, or any vote tallies.

Why this matters to residents

The Protective Services Building at 4450 6th Street would require changes to the town's Official Community Plan and zoning rules, which shape what can be built and where. The commercial marine launch licensing program would establish rules for commercial operators using Peachland's waterfront. Both items could affect municipal services, land use, and waterfront activity.

Coming up

The next regular council meeting is scheduled for July 7. The agenda includes:

• Adoption of OCP and zoning amendments for the Protective Services Building (Bylaws 2464 and 2465)
• Second and third readings of Minor OCP Review Bylaw No. 2466
• Form and Character Development Permit at 4062 Beach Avenue (DP25-09)
• Bylaw No. 2475, a Signing Authority Bylaw Amendment
• Council Remuneration Review Committee Terms of Reference
• A hazard, risk and vulnerability analysis presentation

Residents interested in the Protective Services Building, the minor OCP review, or the Beach Avenue development permit may want to attend or follow the July 7 meeting.

Council hears public input on protective services building, marine launch licensing as minutes remain pending

Peachland District Council held a public hearing and a regular meeting on June 23, covering a proposed protective services building at 4450 6th Street, a minor review of the Official Community Plan, and a new commercial marine launch licensing program. Official minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes of the discussions are not known. Agendas show council was scheduled to consider several bylaw adoptions and budget amendments, along with the 2025 annual report.

Public hearing: protective services building and OCP review

The public hearing on June 23 considered two items. The first was a proposal to amend the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to allow a Protective Services Building at 4450 6th Street. The agenda listed presentations by staff, the applicant, and public comments on OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2464 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2465. The second public hearing addressed Bylaw No. 2466, described as a minor review of the Official Community Plan, with a similar format of staff presentation and public input.

Regular council meeting agenda

The same evening, council held a regular meeting with several planning and financial items. The agenda included:

• Adoption of a Commercial Marine Launch Licensing Program, involving Bylaws 2469, 2470, 2471, and 2089.
• Consideration of the OCP and zoning amendment bylaws for the protective services building.
• Development Cost Charges and Amenity Cost Charges bylaws.
• A 2026 budget amendment request related to an ETSI grant.
• Review of the 2025 Annual Report and Statement of Financial Information.

Without published minutes, it is unclear which items were adopted, deferred, or defeated.

Coming up

The next regular council meeting is scheduled for July 7. Key items on the agenda include:

• Potential adoption of OCP and zoning amendment bylaws (Bylaws 2464 and 2465) for the protective services building at 4450 6th Street.
• Second and third readings of the minor OCP review (Bylaw No. 2466).
• A Form and Character Development Permit for 4062 Beach Avenue (DP25-09).
• An amendment to the Signing Authority Bylaw (Bylaw No. 2475) and the establishment of a council remuneration review committee.
• A presentation of a hazard, risk and vulnerability analysis.

Residents can attend or follow the meeting for decisions on these items.