Development Services
Community Planning
Community development is guided by Summerland’s Official Community Plan and
Zoning Bylaw. These documents describe where different land uses in Summerland
will be located.
Our planning staff will be happy to help you determine what land use zone you
are in and what uses are permitted in your zone. Applications to change land
use zones or amend the Official Community Plan are processed through our
office. Good community planning protects our natural environment, promotes
efficient land use and tries to follow “smart growth” principles. Together we
can make Summerland a better place to live for us and our future generations.
ZONING BYLAW REVIEW
In 2010, the District of Summerland started a
comprehensive review and update of their 1999 Zoning
Bylaw. As part of this process we wanted to
provide a better understanding of what a
zoning bylaw is, how it affects you, and why we
conducted this process. Please click on the
links below for more information. We would also like
to use this as an opportunity to receive feedback
from you, the community, on what you think of the
new Zoning Bylaw, any ideas or issues that
you may have regarding the Zoning Bylaw, and our
review process.
Final DRAFT Zoning Bylaw
Zoning Bylaw 2000-450 had third reading on August
22, 2011 and is scheduled for adoption on September
12, 2011.
Click here to view a draft of the new Zoning Bylaw
Click here to view the draft Zoning MAP
This initiative was undertaken, in part, to
increase densities in areas with servicing and in
locations within a ten-minute walk of a node where
there are public amenities. The Official Community
Plan (OCP) was amended to add a section titled
Low Density Residential (intensification)
(LDR(i)) to allow densities between 15 and
28 units per hectare with the allowance for an
additional 10 units per hectare if the owner agrees
to a density bonus arrangement. This amendment to
the OCP will allow for the addition of two new
zones. The following two new zones are not included
in the new zoning bylaw since there are no
properties with this zone. Once properties are
rezoned to these zones, they will be included in the
Zoning Bylaw 2000-450.
Residential Single Detached Intensive Zone (RSD1(i)
Residential Pocket Neighbourhood Zone (RPN)
Open House #2 - Zoning Bylaw Review
On April 18th, 2011, approximately
50 people attended an Open House for the Zoning
Bylaw Review. This District of Summerland is in
the process of updating our Zoning Bylaw. This is
the bylaw that regulates land uses, density,
building heights and sizes, lot sizes and most other
development regulations. Many innovative new changes
are proposed. If you would like to let us know your
thoughts on the future development of Summerland,
please fill out the comment form below and return it
to the Development Services Department (13211 Henry
Ave.) by April 27, 2011.
Click HERE to view the boards from the Open House
Click HERE to fill out the comment form.
Click Here to Review some of the NEW regulations!
Issues Summary
For more information on the
Zoning Bylaw Review, please click on the Issues
Summary Report.
Issues Summary Report
Workshop II - Zoning Bylaw Review
There was a working group meeting on November 23,
2010 to review approaches and to identify
appropriate directions that will guide subsequent
Bylaw revisions.
Click here to view the workshop document
Click here to view a Sample Bylaw on temporary farm
worker housing provisions, farm home plate
requirements and buffer considerations
Click here to view a comparison of Farm Home Plate
regulations from 4 municipalities in the Metro
Vancouver area
Workshop I - Zoning Bylaw Review
There was a working group meeting on November 8,
2010 to to review current and alternative approaches
towards addressing key issues and to identify
appropriate directions that will guide subsequent
Bylaw revisions.
Click here to view the workshop document
Open House #1 - Zoning Bylaw Review
On September 16th, 2010,
approximately 24 people attended an Open House for
the Zoning Bylaw Review. There were presentation
boards with project details and a questionnaire for
people to fill out. The consultants were on-hand to
answer questions.
Open House Presentation Boards
Feedback Form
Downtown Development Permit Area Design Guidelines
Review
In late 2009, Council directed staff to conduct a
review of Summerland’s Downtown Development Permit
Area design guidelines (Tudor Theme). These
guidelines were initially developed in the mid
1980’s and have been in place ever since.
Council awarded a contract to Robert Mackenzie
Architect and appointed a 9 member steering
committee to oversee this review.
The intent of the review
was not to remove the
guidelines but rather to refine the guidelines to
ensure they reflect Summerland’s history, high
quality construction and timeless architectural
character that will take Summerland forward. The
new guidelines have been adopted and any downtown
property owners that build new buildings or renovate
the exterior of their building are required to
comply with these new guidelines.
Click Here to see the Downtown DPA Design Guidelines
For More Information
Contact Ian McIntosh at 250-404-4048 or
imcintosh[at]summerland.ca
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