HomeMy Public PortalAboutRegular Open Council - 08 Jul 2013 - Agenda - PdfTOWN OF OLIVER
REGULAR OPEN COUNCIL
MONDAY, JULY 8, 2013 Following Public Hearing
Council Chambers
AGENDA
Page
A. CALL TO ORDER
B.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
1. Adoption
C.
ADOPTION OF PRIOR MINUTES
5 - 11 1. Minutes of the June 24, 2013 Regular meeting
D.
BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF PRIOR MINUTES
E.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
13 - 16 1. Minutes of the June 24, 2013 Committee of the Whole meeting
2. Verbal Report from the Chairperson of the July 8, 2013 Committee of the
Whole meeting
F.
WATER MATTERS
17 - 20 1. Water Quality report for the month of May 2013
- Engineering Technologist's report attached
21 - 22 2. Amended Water Quality Report for the month of April 2013
- Engineering Technologist's amended report attached
G.
DELEGATIONS & PETITIONS
23 - 26 1. PowerPoint Presentation by Jeet Dukhia, President, The BC Fruit Growers'
Association
- presentation attached
H.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT/VARIANCE HEARINGS
I.
BYLAWS
27 - 30 1. Cemetery Amendment Bylaw 1315.01
- for adoption
- bylaw attached
Regular Open Council of July 8, 2013
31 - 67 2. Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1343
- Planner's report attached
69 - 82 3. Agricultural Irrigation Charges Amendment Bylaw 1344
Re: Assessment of Farm Irrigation for Billing Purposes
- Municipal Manager's report and bylaw attached
83 - 87 4. Oliver Airport Fees and Charges Bylaw 1345
- Municipal Manager's report and bylaw attached
J.
BUSINESS
89 - 95 1. Water and Sewer Application Policy
- Municipal Manager's report attached
97 - 109 2. Southern Interior Bylaw Notice Disputer Adjudication Registry Agreement
- Corporate Officer's report attached
K.
CORRESPONDENCE
111 1. Correspondence Report
- Corporate Officer's report attached
L.
REPORTS
113 1. Building Permit Report for the month of June 2013
- report attached
2. Water Councillor Machial
3. Councillor Larson
4. Councillor Doerr
5. Councillor Mattes
6. Councillor Bennest
7. Water Councillor Miller
8. Mayor Hovanes
M.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
1. July 22, 2013 - 2:00 pm - Priorities Session
July 22, 2013 - 4:00 pm - Committee of the Whole Meeting
July 22, 2013 - 7:00 pm - Regular Meeting
August 12, 2013 Meetings Cancelled
August 26, 2013 - 4:00 pm - Committee of the Whole Meeting
August 26, 2013 - 7:00 pm - Regular Meeting
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Regular Open Council of July 8, 2013
N.
PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD
This is an opportunity for the audience to ask questions regarding matters
discussed during the current meeting.
O.
ADJOURNMENT
1. Adjournment
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF OLIVER
HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2013 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
Present: Mayor Hovanes
Councillors Doerr, Bennest, and Mattes
Water Councillors Miller and Machial
Regrets: Councillor Larson
Staff: T. Szalay, Municipal Manager
L. Schultz, Deputy Corporate Officer
A CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovanes called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
B ADOPTION OF AGENDA
R-165/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the agenda be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
C ADOPTION OF PRIOR MINUTES
C-1 Minutes of the June 10, 2013 Regular meeting
R-166/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the minutes of the June 10, 2013 regular meeting be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
D BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF PRIOR MINUTES
None
E COMMITTEE REPORTS
E-1 Minutes of the June 10, 2013 Committee of the Whole meeting
R-167/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the minutes of the June 10, 2013 Committee of the Whole meeting be
received.
CARRIED
ITEM C. - 1.
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Regular Open Minutes of June 24, 2013
E-2
Verbal report from the Chairperson of the June 24, 2013 Committee of the
Whole meeting
Councillor Mattes gave a verbal report on the Committee of the Whole meeting
earlier in the day
F WATER MATTERS
None
G DEVELOPMENT PERMIT/VARIANCE HEARINGS
None
H BYLAWS
H-1 Municipal Ticketing Amendment Bylaw 1289.01 and Bylaw Notice
Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 1321.01
R-168/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Municipal Ticketing Amendment Bylaw 1289.01 and Bylaw Notice
Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 1321.01 be adopted.
CARRIED
H-2 Cemetery Amendment Bylaw 1315.01
R-169/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Cemetery Amendment Bylaw 1315.01 be read a first, second and third
time.
CARRIED
H-3 Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1343
R-170/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1343, be read a first and
second time and proceed to a public hearing; and
That Council considers the process, as outlined at Section 5.0 of this report to be
appropriate consultation for the purpose of Section 879 of the Local Government
Act; and
ITEM C. - 1.
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That in accordance with Section 882 of the Local Government Act, Council has
considered Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1343, in conjunction
with its Financial and applicable Waste Management Plans; and
That the holding of the public hearing be scheduled; and
That staff gives notice of the public hearing in accordance with the requirement
of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
I BUSINESS
I-1
R-171/13
Presentation of the 2012 Annual Report
It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the 2012 Annual Report be received.
CARRIED
I-2 Award of Janitorial Contract
R-172/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Evergreen Building Maintenance Inc. be awarded the Janitorial
Contract for the Community Services Building, Council Chambers and
Washroom, Finance Building and the Town Office Building from July
1, 2013 to June 30, 2016 in the amount of $980.00 per month plus GST;
and
That an hourly rate of $18.50 plus GST be included in the contract for
extra work over and above the required contract work; and
That the signing officers be authorized to execute the Evergreen
Building Maintenance Inc. contract.
CARRIED
I-3 Rescind Bylaw Enforcement Appointment
R-173/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Council rescinds the appointment of Marie-Eve Roberge as a
Bylaw Enforcement Officer pursuant to Section 36 of the Police Act and
Community Charter for enforcement of the Town of Oliver Bylaws.
CARRIED
ITEM C. - 1.
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Regular Open Minutes of June 24, 2013
I-4
Canada Post Subdivision Servicing
R-174/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the upcoming update to the Development Servicing Bylaw include
provisions to refer new development applications to Canada Post for
approval in the same manner as applications are currently referred to
other outside service providers; and
That the May 27, 2013 letter from the Canadian Home Builders’
Association (contained in the correspondence report) be received.
CARRIED
J CORRESPONDENCE
J-1 Correspondence Report
R-175/13
Letter dated June 5, 2013 from Marija and Mirko Zelembaba re:
Centennial RV Park Operating Agreement
It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the letter from the Zelembaba’s regarding renewing the Centennial
RV Park Operating agreement be received and filed; and
That the letter be brought back to the next Committee of the Whole
meeting for a more in depth discussion.
CARRIED
R-176/13
Letter dated May 27, 2013 from Canadian Home Builders’ Association
South Okanagan re: Canada Post Community Mailbox Fee. This letter is
more fully addressed in a separate report dealing with “Canada Post
Subdivision Servicing” under Item I-4.
It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the letter from the Canadian Home Builders’ Association South
Okanagan re: Canada Post Community Mailbox Fee be received and
filed.
CARRIED
ITEM C. - 1.
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R-177/13
E-mail dated June 18, 2013 from C. Roth, Editor/Sales, Indo-Okanagan
Times re: Congratulatory Ad
It was MOVED and SECONDED
That staff reply to the writer of the e-mail advising the town is not
interested in advertising at this time; and
Receive and file the e-mail.
CARRIED
R-178/13
Letter dated June 18, 2013 from R. Shulhan, President, Oliver Senior
Center Society re: Request for letter of support for New Horizon Fund
application
It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Council provides a letter in support of the Oliver Senior
Center Society’s New Horizon Fund Grant Application for the
Roof Air Conditioners/Heat Unit Replacement.
CARRIED
R-179/13
Letter dated June 11, 2013 from L. Manoni, Director, Presidential and
Corporate Affairs, Canada Post re: Canada Post’s operations in Oliver.
Correspondence in the Council Reading File
It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the letter dated June 11, 2013 re Canada Post’s operations in Oliver
and the Council Reading File Correspondence be received.
CARRIED
K REPORTS
K-1 Water Councillor Miller
• No Report
K-2 Water Councillor Machial
• Regularly scheduled meetings
• Freedom of the Municipality Reception – Bill Barisoff
K-3 Councillor Larson
• No report
ITEM C. - 1.
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K-4 Councillor Doerr
• Park Place meeting facilitated by Beth Garrish
• Freedom of the Municipality Reception – Bill Barisoff
• OIB Extension Announcement
• Fundraiser for Park Place – July 6th at Inkameep
K-5 Councillor Mattes
• Okanagan Regional Library Personnel Committee Meeting in Kelowna
• Long time recognition dinner – Library staff
• Parks and Recreation Board meeting
• Friends of the Library
• Parks and Recreation Annual Dinner
• Freedom of the Municipality Reception – Bill Barisoff
K-6 Councillor Bennest
• Freedom of the Municipality Reception – Bill Barisoff
• RDOS Aboriginal Protocol Agreement Signing
• OIB Enhancements Announcement to Golf Course
• Park Place - Donations being accepted at Credit Unions and Churches
K-7 Mayor Hovanes
• SD53 Meeting - Auditorium update
• RDOS Aboriginal Protocol Agreement Signing
• OIB Golf Course Enhancement Announcement
• OOSAR Fundraiser
• Park Place meeting
• Fundraiser - Lloyd Rissling
• Bill Barisoff - Freedom of the Municipality
• Sister City meeting
L UPCOMING MEETINGS
July 8, 2013 - 4:00 pm - Committee of the Whole Meeting
July 8, 2013 - 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Public Open House (Bylaw 1343) - Council
Chambers
July 8, 2013 - 7:00pm - Public Hearing - Council Chambers
July 8, 2013 - following Public Hearing - Regular Meeting
July 22, 2013 - 4:00 pm - Committee of the Whole Meeting
July 22, 2013 - 7:00 pm - Regular Meeting
August 12, 2013 Meetings Cancelled
August 26, 2013 - 4:00 pm - Committee of the Whole Meeting
August 26, 2013 - 7:00 pm - Regular Meeting
ITEM C. - 1.
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Regular Open Minutes of June 24, 2013
M PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD
An opportunity was provided for the audience to ask questions regarding matters
discussed during the meeting.
N ADJOURNMENT
R-179/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm
CERTIFIED AS CORRECT
Mayor Deputy Corporate Officer
ITEM C. - 1.
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MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF OLIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2013 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Present: Chairperson Mattes
Mayor Hovanes
Councillors, Doerr and Bennest
Water Councillors Miller and Machial
Regrets: Councillor Larson
Staff:
T. Szalay, Municipal Manager
D. Svetlichny, Chief Financial Officer
L. Schultz, Deputy Corporate Officer
A CALL TO ORDER
Councillor Mattes called the meeting to order at 4:01pm
B ADOPTION OF AGENDA
CW-75/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the agenda be adopted as amended by adding the following:
• Assessment on Land - When change indicated by BCAA (E-3)
• By-Election Date (E-4)
• Water Supply to Proposed Subdivision north of Town (F-1)
CARRIED
C ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE MINUTES
C-1 Minutes of the June 10, 2013 Committee of the Whole meeting
CW-76/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the minutes of the June 10, 2013 Committee of the Whole meeting be
adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
D BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF PRIOR MINUTES
D-1 Discussion with Fire Chief Skaros regarding Joint Purchasing Initiative request
from City of Penticton previously discussed at the June 10, 2013 Regular
meeting.
The Fire Chief advised Council that the Oliver Fire Department has done some
joint purchasing in the past such as hoses, foam and water wetter; however, there
ITEM E. - 1.
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Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of June 24, 2013
are certain items such as turn out gear, trucks and other large equipment that
would be hard to joint purchase.
A discussion ensued on joint purchasing and the Chief Financial Officer and Fire
Chief will meet and come up with a list of items intending to purchase this year
and forward on to the City of Penticton to see if there are any cross matches and
if there is an option of joint purchasing. Fire Chief Skaros will also mention the
option of joint purchasing at the next Regional District Fire Chiefs meeting.
CW-77/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the Mayor responds to Acting Mayor Litke advising of the discussion held
today regarding a Valley Wide Joint Purchase Initiative request from the City of
Penticton.
CARRIED
E BUSINESS
E-1 Grant-in-Aid Application - Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary School
The Chief Financial Officer summarized his report.
CW-78/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the letter from Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary School regarding a request
for a financial contribution be forwarded to Parks and Recreation Society
for their recommendation and that the writer be advised that the letter has
been forwarded to Parks and Recreation.
CARRIED
E-2 UBCM Minister Meetings
A discussion ensued on possible Minister meetings for the upcoming UBCM
Convention.
Community, Sport and Cultural Development
• Water Twinning – Thank you
• District Municipality (what does it entail?)
Transportation and Infrastructure
• Highway condition through Oliver to Deadman’s Lake
• Issue of ICBC no longer paying for claims if accident causes our workers
to go out after hours (ie: power pole struck). Used to cover and now no
longer do.
Solicitor General (Minister of Justice)
ITEM E. - 1.
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• Policing structure change (over 5000)
E-3 Assessment on Land - when change indicated by BCAA
A discussion ensued on when class changes occur.
CW-79/13
It was MOVED and SECONDED
That when BC Assessment Authority amends the assessment
classification of a property served by the Town’s water system from Class
9 to another class, that staff be directed to investigate whether the water
supplied by the Town is still being used for farm irrigation and if so, that
such properties continue being charged for irrigation water at the farm
rate; and
That staff bring forward the required bylaws and/or policies to implement
the above procedures for council’s consideration.
CARRIED
CW-80/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That staff investigate the following properties to see if still actively
farming and if they are that the bylaw not be enforced this year:
Name Acreage Notes - BC Assessment
GILL KAMALJIT GILL
GAGANDEEP
11.10
acres All greenhouses removed in 2012
GILL IQBAL SINGH GILL
CHAMKAUR SINGH
9.29
acres
Application sent, no response, new
owner
GILL KULBIR GILL
NASWINDER 2 acres
Application sent, no response, new
owner
DHILLON MOHINDER
KAUR DHILLON RAJDEEP
SINGH
10.10
acres
No response to income/lease,
developing farm not farm
GILL JAGDEEP GILL
SURJIT
12.4
acres
No response to new application
request
CARRIED
E-4 By-Election Date
Council by consensus felt September 21, 2013 could be a tentative date for a by-
election, however, nothing will trigger until Councillor Larson resigns. Mayor
will contact Councillor Larson and ask her to work with staff on this.
ITEM E. - 1.
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F WATER MATTERS
F-1 Water Supply to Proposed Subdivision North of Town
A discussion ensued on whom is paying for staff time, engineering and what
budget is being charged.
CW-81/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That staff come up with a policy change regarding cost recovery for water
applications.
CARRIED
G PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD
An opportunity was provided for the audience to ask questions regarding matters
discussed during the meeting.
• Erin Christie, new reporter for the Oliver Chronicle was introduced by Lyonel.
H ADJOURNMENT
CW-82/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the meeting be adjourned
CARRIED
The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 pm
CERTIFIED AS CORRECT
Chairperson Deputy Corporate Officer
ITEM E. - 1.
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ITEM F. - 1.
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WATER QUALITY SUMMARY REPORT FOR MAY 2013 Page 2
2.1 Consumption Data (all data in US Gallons):
May 2013 Total Monthly
Consumption
Max Daily
Flow
Min Daily
Flow
Avg. Daily
Flow
Groundwater for Domestic Use
57,621,798 2,562,914 1,187,443 1,871,442 (CPR, Lions, Rockcliffe, Tucelnuit & Miller Rd
Wells)
Groundwater for Agricultural
and Domestic Use 33,632,905 1,822,488 549,265 1,093,915
(Buchanan & Black Sage Wells)
Surface water for Agricultural
and Domestic Use 65,763,636 4,536,981 83,058 2,153,867
(Mud Lake Pump Station)
Surface water for Agricultural
Use 348,835,158 21,781,659 1,387,712 11,499,875 (Rockcliffe Irr, Fairview Irr, Hester Cr, Mt Ko-
bau, & Black Sage Irr Pump Stations)
2.2 Bacteriological Monitoring:
System # # of Samples Positive
Results
Groundwater
Municipal 4 0
Rural South (Sys 4, 5, 6, 7) 4 0
Black Sage (Sys 2) 3 1
Surface Water
Rural North un-twinned (Sys 1) 4 2
Note: System 1 on boil water notice.
2.3 Chlorine Monitoring (Residual):
System # of
Samples
Min
(mg/L)
Max
(mg/L)
Groundwater
Municipal 4 0.10 0.31
Rural South (Sys 4, 5, 6, 7) 4 0.03 0.09
Black Sage (Sys 2) 3 0.07 0.12
Surface Water
Rural North un-twinned (Sys 1)4 0.36 1.69
Note: Testing done at time of bacteriological sampling.
2.4 Turbidity:
Turbidity in the surface water is now being continuously monitored. From the start-up of
the canal the turbidity ranged from a low of 0.60/NTU to a high of 10.10/NTU.
ITEM F. - 1.
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WATER QUALITY SUMMARY REPORT FOR MAY 2013 Page 3
2.5 Water Conservation:
‘Make Water Work’ campaign underway with the Okanagan Water Basin Board.
May 20th -26th was ‘Drinking Water Week’ with information at the Municipal Hall.
Most domestic water accounts read on a monthly basis for consumption billing.
2.6 Daily Temperatures:
2.7 Precipitation:
Respectfully Submitted,
Chandra Moncrieff
Engineering Technologist
Attachments to Council: Five Year Trend with Graph
Attachments to IHA: Pump Station Summary and Chlorine Residual & Coliform Summary
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ITEM F. - 1.
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January February March April May June July August September October November December
Year
2013 26,822,480 25,225,568 32,194,465 46,945,213 99,359,703
2012 26,446,789 24,931,551 26,707,218 43,328,887 86,287,310 72,429,739 102,567,255 137,385,689 100,953,172 57,715,080 32,379,972 26,314,026
2011 28,652,294 26,727,332 40,517,297 43,749,730 68,352,373 106,500,319 132,281,037 160,235,971 113,873,155 56,602,653 27,875,517 27,175,323
2010 36,665,150 31,168,465 38,413,940 59,010,482 79,123,363 122,713,808 187,225,236 157,646,524 81,705,491 77,778,340 30,609,388 29,484,957
2009 36,544,980 32,432,871 37,248,173 66,032,463 119,387,324 163,704,951 183,895,096 157,108,371 99,806,369 73,658,809 35,780,807 32,878,087
Average 31,026,339 28,097,157 35,016,219 51,813,355 90,502,015
90,502,015 119,387,324
90,502,015 79,123,363
90,502,015 68,352,373
90,502,015 86,287,310
90,502,015 99,359,703
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Year
2013 0 0 0 111,513,914 414,598,794
2012 0 0 0 54,565,999 435,058,354 329,074,308 498,062,630 778,108,564 562,112,733 203,189,639 0 0
2011 0 0 0 81,923,968 217,955,384 487,428,539 703,413,225 800,592,760 466,730,956 82,855,654 0 0
2010 0 0 0 143,282,167 372,441,541 345,675,030 819,983,310 751,489,826 302,270,129 191,288,279 0 0
2009 0 0 0 158,908,910 504,685,450 764,921,590 803,689,911 739,372,934 482,666,400 200,894,674 0 0
Average 0 0 0 110,038,992 388,947,904
* Data for consumption may vary from year to year for the following reasons:
- Not all data is recorded from the SCADA system and some surfacewater pumps are recorded manually.
- Changes in irrigated acres or crop type.
- Precipitation and temperature changes in irrigating seasons.
Town of Oliver
(All data in to US Gallons)
Surface Water Consumption Data
(All data in to US Gallons)
Domestic Water Consumption Data
100,000,000
150,000,000
200,000,000
250,000,000
300,000,000
350,000,000
400,000,000
450,000,000
500,000,000
550,000,000
600,000,000
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
US
Ga
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May Surface Water Consumption
5 Year Average
40,000,000
50,000,000
60,000,000
70,000,000
80,000,000
90,000,000
100,000,000
110,000,000
120,000,000
130,000,000
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
US
Ga
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May Groundwater Water Consumption
5 Year Average
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ITEM F. - 1.
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ITEM F. - 2.
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January February March April May June July August September October November December
Year
2013 26,822,480 25,225,568 32,194,465 46,945,213
2012 26,446,789 24,931,551 26,707,218 43,328,887 86,287,310 72,429,739 102,567,255 137,385,689 100,953,172 57,715,080 32,379,972 26,314,026
2011 28,652,294 26,727,332 40,517,297 43,749,730 68,352,373 106,500,319 132,281,037 160,235,971 113,873,155 56,602,653 27,875,517 27,175,323
2010 36,665,150 31,168,465 38,413,940 59,010,482 79,123,363 122,713,808 187,225,236 157,646,524 81,705,491 77,778,340 30,609,388 29,484,957
2009 36,544,980 32,432,871 37,248,173 66,032,463 119,387,324 163,704,951 183,895,096 157,108,371 99,806,369 73,658,809 35,780,807 32,878,087
Average 31,026,339 28,097,157 35,016,219 51,813,355
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Year
2013 0 0 0 111,513,914
2012 0 0 0 54,565,999 435,058,354 329,074,308 498,062,630 778,108,564 562,112,733 203,189,639 0 0
2011 0 0 0 81,923,968 217,955,384 487,428,539 703,413,225 800,592,760 466,730,956 82,855,654 0 0
2010 0 0 0 143,282,167 372,441,541 345,675,030 819,983,310 751,489,826 302,270,129 191,288,279 0 0
2009 0 0 0 158,908,910 504,685,450 764,921,590 803,689,911 739,372,934 482,666,400 200,894,674 0 0
Average 0 0 0 110,038,992
* Data for consumption may vary from year to year for the following reasons:
- Not all data is recorded from the SCADA system and some surfacewater pumps are recorded manually.
- Changes in irrigated acres or crop type.
- Precipitation and temperature changes in irrigating seasons.
* Higher consumption this month presumambly due to lower temperatures resulting in water use for the purpose of frost protection
Town of Oliver
Surface Water Consumption Data
(All data in US Gallons)
Groundwater Consumption Data
(All data in US Gallons)
30,000,000
40,000,000
50,000,000
60,000,000
70,000,000
80,000,000
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
US
Ga
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s
April Groundwater Water Consumption
5 Year Average
40,000,000
60,000,000
80,000,000
100,000,000
120,000,000
140,000,000
160,000,000
180,000,000
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
US
Ga
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l
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s
April Surface Water Consumption
5 Year Average
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ITEM F. - 2.
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28/06/2013
1
THE BC FRUIT GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION
125 IN 2014
Tree Fruit Industry
Municipal Update
Summer 2013
Outline
Competitiveness of the BC Tree Fruit Sector
Worker Housing
Water
Invasive Pests
Municipal Partnerships with the agriculture sector
Request for action
Competitiveness
Later season:
High colour apples: Ambrosia, Gala
Latest cherry production
Relative isolation from other areas:
Last area in North America free of Apple Maggot
Area-wide Control of Codling Moth (a pest of apples and
pears)
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Competitiveness (2)
How does BC compete with Washington State tree
fruit production?
Smaller: nimbler, smarter
‘Boutique’ : local consumption and tourist attraction
Institutional support:
School Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition Program
‘Needs work’: hospitals, universities and colleges
Factors of production: management, labour, climate,
water
Housing for foreign workers
Issues:
Farms need workers to keep the land productive.
Consolidated farms house large numbers of workers (25 – 200) in a single location.
Rural neighbours have urban expectations.
Use in off-season.
Inconsistency between municipalities.
Competitive issue
there is no government funding for worker housing in BC.
In Washington State, government has provided $100 million towards worker housing.
For the Seasonal Agriculture Worker Program
Health and safety-based standards are in place.
Independent inspections are carried out every year.
Recommend: agriculture advisorycommittee study and report on issuesto council
Water
Is the Okanagan competitive with Washington (WA) State?
Research quality, competitive
led by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and BC Ministry of Agriculture, in combination with OBWB
Efficiency, competitive
Agriculture has adapted more efficient irrigation, urban areas not increasing the amount consumed
Infrastructure, not competitive
Massive investment in WA
WA: Beneficiary of Columbia River Treaty storage
BC: Lack of investment
Storage
Cost to grower, ‘Competitiveness’
Splintered vs ‘Master Plan’
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Invasive Pests
Our biggest concerns on introductions:
Brown Marmorated Stinkbug
Apple Maggot
Our biggest concerns on recently introduced pests:
Apple Clearwing Moth
Western Cherry Fruit Fly
Spotted Wing Drosophila
BCFGA and fed-prov working on action plans.
The ‘pathway’ for most pest intorductions is through
urban areas.
Municipal role: through SIR, ability to control other
pests.
Municipal-Regional District Programs currently
in place
1.Wood Waste processing (chipping)
Alternative to burning
Reduces smoke
2.Sterile Insect Release Program
Codling moth, using sterile insects and pheromones
Urban trees / incursion of pests to orchards
Reduces pesticide use / controls damage to orchards
50 % grower funded
50 % property tax funding
3.Starling Control Program
Industry appreciates these partnerships – please continue
Request for Action
1.Refer Housing, Water, and Invasive Pest items to
the city’s Agriculture Advisory Committee.
2.Seek valley-wide approach to regulation: instruct
Agriculture Advisory Committee to consider this in
its study of issues.
3.Continue the great relationship with Agriculture, a
major contributor to:
Economic stability
Support industries
Environment and Tourism
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Thank You!
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TOWN OF OLIVER
BYLAW 1315.01
_______________________________________________________________________
A Bylaw to amend Town of Oliver Cemetery Bylaw 1315
_______________________________________________________________________
Whereas the Council of the Town of Oliver have adopted Bylaw 1315 respecting the
regulation of the Oliver Cemetery; and
Whereas the Council of the Town of Oliver desires to amend Bylaw 1315;
Now Therefore the Council of the Town of Oliver, in open meeting assembled enacts as
follows:
Section 1 – Citation
1.1 This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Town of Oliver Cemetery Amendment
Bylaw 1315.01”.
Section 2 – Amendment
2.1 The “Town of Oliver Cemetery Bylaw 1315” is hereby amended as follows:
a) That the words “cremated remains” be replaced throughout the bylaw with
the word “cremains” as per the Definitions of this bylaw.
b) By deleting subsection 12.a in its entirety and renumbering the remaining
subsections 12.a – 12.d.
c) By deleting subsection 12.c in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
“12.c Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b), should a regular plot having
been previously sold and reserved where cremains have been interred
and a regular burial is to take place, a premium fee as set out in
Schedule “A” shall be paid for each set of cremains to be disinterred.”
d) By deleting subsection 17.d in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
“17.d All applications for a permit to inter in the cemetery must be made at
the Public Works office, during regular hours of business as established
from time to time by the Director of Operations.”
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e) By deleting subsection 18.a in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
“18.a No person shall inter a body in the cemetery except between the hours
of 8:00 A.M. and 2:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, except statutory
holidays. Permission of the Director of Operations must first be
obtained to inter at another time or if an emergency condition exists.”
f) By deleting subsections 34.c and 34.d in their entirety and replacing them
with the following:
“34.c On all permits for use of cemetery plots, the Chief Financial Officer
or his designate shall pay into "The Cemetery Care Fund Account"
twenty-five per cent (25%) of the said permit fee except in those
cases where a different amount is required or approved by the
"Cemeteries Branch" of the Ministry of Labour, Citizens’ Services
and Open Government for the Province of British Columbia.”
“34.d On all permits for the use of cemetery plots, the amount required to
be used for Care Fund purposes shall be itemized.”
g) By deleting subsection 40.f in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
“40.f permit any dog or other animal apparently in their care or under their
direction to enter or remain in the Cemetery at any time. Service
dogs are exempt to this subsection.”
h) By deleting Schedule ‘A’ in its entirety and replacing it with Schedule ‘A’
attached to and forming part of this bylaw.
Read a first, second and third time on the 24th day of June, 2013.
Adopted on the ________ day of ________, 2013.
____________________________ ______________________________
Mayor Deputy Corporate Officer
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SCHEDULE “A”
CEMETERY FEE SCHEDULE
Plots Resident Non-Resident
Adult Plot 720.00 1108.00
Care Fund 180.00 277.00
Development Fee 155.00 239.00
Bab y Plot 359.00 553.00
Care Fund 90.00 139.00
Development Fee 73.00 112.00
Cremation Plot 242.00 373.00
Care Fund 55.00 93.00
Development Fee 36.00 55.00
Burial Opening and Closing
during regular hours
Resident Non-Resident
Adult Plot 673.00 673.00
Bab y Plot 470.00 470.00
Cremation Plot 194.00 194.00
Exhumation Opening and
Closing during regular hours
Resident Non-Resident
Standard Size Plot 884.00 884.00
Bab y Size Plot 564.00 564.00
Cremation Plot 271.00 271.00
Premium Fee for Exhumation of
Cremains (12.c)
100.00 100.00
Additional Fees for Burials
Plot excavation or interment on Saturday, Sunday, and
Statutory Holidays or Weekdays after 3:00 pm (Works
Crew)
Adult Size Interment 462.00
Bab y Size Interment 462.00
Cremains Interment 231.00
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SCHEDULE “A”
CEMETERY FEE SCHEDULE - continued
Other Fees and Charges
Plot Liners:
Regular 279.00
Oversize 416.00
Cremation Liners:
9” x 9” 59.00
12” x 12” 74.00
Scattering Garden Fee 60.00
Administration Fee 60.00
Office Staff Overtime 184.00
Emergency (under 24 hour notice) 151.80
Hourly rate for special requests
during regular hours
52.50 per hour
Offsite rental of lowering device
and greens (includes delivery, set up and
removal within a 5 km radius)
184.50
MARKER INSTALLATIONS
Single Flat Marker Installation 110.00
Single Flat Marker Care Fund 25.00
Double Marker Installation 132.00
Double Marker Care Fund 33.00
Pillow Marker Installation 132.00
Pillow Marker Care Fund 33.00
Upright Marker Installation 132.00
Upright Marker Care Fund 33.00
Scattering Garden Plaque Installation Actual Cost plus 30%
Scattering Garden Plaque Care Fund 33.00
Marker Removal and Resetting Fee 110.00
Concrete marker base (includes grave
compaction and hole(s) for vase)
330.00
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Town of Oliver
PLANNING CONSULTANT’S REPORT
Report to: Regular Council Meeting of July 8, 2013
From: Christopher Garrish MCIP, RPP
Date: July 4, 2013
Subject: Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1343
Update of Temporary Use Permit provisions; and Development Permit Areas and
Guidelines format
Action: Recommendation File: General Planning 3010-01
1.0 PURPOSE:
This Amendment Bylaw seeks to update those provisions of the Town’s Official Community
Plan (OCP) Bylaw that relate to Temporary Use Permits (TUPs), and to amend the formatting
applied to Part 10 (Development Permit Areas and Guidelines) of the OCP in order to address a
number conflicts involving section numbering.
2.0 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended:
A. THAT Bylaw No. 1343, 2013, Town of Oliver Official Community Plan Amendment
Bylaw, be read a third time and adopted.
Alternative:
THAT Council rescind first and second reading of Amendment Bylaw No. 1343, 2013, Town of
Oliver Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw, and abandon the bylaw.
Christopher Garrish MCIP, RPP
MUNICIPAL MANAGER’S COMMENTS:
3.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
At its meeting of June 24, 2013, Council approved first and second reading and delegated the
holding of a Public Open House and Public Hearing.
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A Public Open House is scheduled to be held on July 8, 2013, and is to be followed by a Public
Hearing on this same date.
The Amendment Bylaw was also referred to a number of external agencies, and all received
comments have been included in the minutes of the Public Hearing.
4.0 ANALYSIS:
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
The proposed amendments seeks to designate all land uses under the OCP as an area in which a
TUP may be considered for issuance. It is also being proposed that a number of objectives be
introduced and to clarify the circumstances under which a TUP should be considered (i.e. “where
uncertainty exists respecting appropriateness or viability of the use, and where it is premature to
decide upon rezoning and long-term land use rights”), and the intent of a TUP (i.e. “temporary
use permits are not considered a substitute for a rezoning application”).
Supporting policies include the statement that a public information meeting should generally
occur prior to the issuance of a permit, while the range of criteria against which a TUP
application will be considered has been expanded, while a possible list of conditions that can be
applied to a TUP has been added.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREAS AND GUIDELINES
The absence of sub-section numbers within each Development Permit Area has resulted in
duplicate section numbers, which becomes very problematic when communicating with
applicants or the public and when drafting permits. In order to address this, it is being proposed
to introduce a standard set of sub-sections, each with their own number.
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TOWN OF OLIVER
BYLAW 1343
A Bylaw to Amend Official Community Plan Bylaw 1070, 2003
The council of the Town of Oliver, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw
1343.”
2. The Town of Oliver Official Community Plan Bylaw 1070, 2003, is amended by deleting
Part 10 (Development Permit Areas and Guidelines).
3. The Town of Oliver Official Community Plan Bylaw 1070, 2003, is amended by adding a
new Part 10 (Development Permit Areas and Guidelines) to read as follows:
PART 10: DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREAS AND GUIDELINES
In accordance with Section 919.1 of the Local Government Act, an Official Com-
munity Plan may designate Development Permit Areas within the Town of Oliver.
Unless otherwise specified, a Development Permit must be approved by Town
Council prior to any development, subdivision, construction or alteration within a
Development Permit Area.
Reasons for requiring a Development Permit
The Local Government Act indicates that Development Permits may only be re-
quired for the following reasons:
1. Protection of the natural environment, its ecosystems and biological diversity;
2. Protection of development from hazardous conditions;
3. Protection of farming;
4. Revitalization of an area in which a commercial use is permitted;
5. Establishment of objectives for the form and character of intensive residential
development;
6. Establishment of objectives for the form and character of commercial, indus-
trial or multifamily residential development; and
7. Establishment of objectives to promote energy & water conservation and the
reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
For lands designated within a Development Permit Area, the Official Community
Plan must describe the special conditions or objectives that justify the designation
and specify guidelines respecting the manner by which the special conditions or
objectives will be addressed.
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There are seven Development Permit Areas outlined in Oliver’s Official Commu-
nity Plan:
Development Permit Areas within Oliver
1. Wine Village Core Development Permit Area
2. Multiple Family Development Permit Area
3. General / Tourist Commercial Development Permit Area
4. Town Centre Development Permit Area
5. Industrial Development Permit Area
6. Environmental Development Permit Area
7. Riparian Development Permit Area
Land designated within a Multi-family or Commercial Development Permit Area
which are adjacent to agricultural lands, shall be considered within a Development
Permit Area for the protection of farming pursuant to Section 919.1(1)(c) of the
Local Government Act.
Development Permit Areas are noted on Schedule “F” Development Permit Area
Map.
10.1 WINE VILLAGE CORE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA
GUIDELINES
10.1.1 CATEGORY
The Wine Village Core Development Permit Area is designated for the establish-
ment of objectives for the form and character of commercial and multi-family res-
idential development pursuant to Section 919.1(1) (f) of the Local Government
Act.
10.1.2 AREA
The areas designated within the Wine Village Core Development Permit Area are
illustrated on Schedule “F” Development Permit Area Map. Where the proposal
is located in the “Wine Village Core” area indicated on Schedule “F” Develop-
ment Permit Area Map, the development permit shall consider the following addi-
tional objectives and guidelines:
Appendix 1: Wine Village Core Area Concept Plan (2008)
10.1.3 JUSTIFICATION
As the Wine Capital of Canada, Oliver’s Wine Village Core Area was the subject
of intensive community based urban design planning in 2008. Design guidelines
oriented to the form and character of commercial and multi-family residential de-
velopment within the Wine Village Core Area are aimed at achieving solutions
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that will enhance adjacent public space and contribute positively to the urban and
architectural character of the Core Area and Oliver’s central business district as a
whole.
10.1.4 OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this designation are to draw inspiration from the heritage, land-
scape, and existing architectural qualities of the Town and represent a sensitive
and progressive understanding of how the unique character of Oliver can be re-
flected in the redevelopment of the Wine Village Core Area. The Wine Village
Core Area is envisioned to become a pedestrian oriented, family-friendly neigh-
bourhood where a diverse array of people will live, work and socialize and a key
feature of Oliver’s attraction to out of town visitors.
10.1.5 GUIDELINES
Development Permits issued in this area shall be in accordance with the following
guidelines:
1. Building Massing and Architectural Design
i) While no specific architectural style dominates in Oliver, the Town
has identified the Art Deco influence of the 1920’s, as well as, the ec-
lectic mix of architecture on Highway 97 / Main Street as the pre-
ferred architectural style to be promoted in the Wine Village Core Ar-
ea. The aim is to capture an organic architectural feeling versus a
more manufactured, themed, or “cookie-cutter” approach. The Town
of Oliver promotes a range of styles to be developed, reflective of the
current downtown.
ii) The mass, scale and architectural elements of buildings should be sen-
sitive to the existing site context and overall character of the town.
iii) Secondary elements such as balconies and other projections should be
used to break up the mass of buildings.
iv) Large masses of buildings should be visually broken up into smaller
components. Large-scale development that addresses significant
lengths of road frontage should be broken into smaller sections of dif-
ferent character.
v) The design of taller buildings in the Core Area (5 to 6 storeys) should
respond to potential negative impacts on adjacent properties including
overshadowing, overlooking and wind-tunnel effects.
vi) Height transition should be incorporated into the design of tall build-
ings especially when situated adjacent to lower density and height
buildings.
vii) Buildings over 3 storeys in height should have a base building height
of no more than 2 storeys with upper floors stepping back to reduce
the visual impact and building mass as perceived at the street level.
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viii) Encourage contemporary interpretations of the architectural forms that
respect the scale, form and materials as outlined in this document.
ix) Overall, the scale of the materials applied to a building should reflect
the building size and intensity of use.
x) Any larger building blocks should be broken into functionally and
visually smaller units by internal drive aisles, a network of connected
walkways and landscaping.
xi) Where multi-storey and lower density developments share a common
boundary there should be a gradation of massing and height.
xii) The use of details and natural materials is highly encouraged.
xiii) The shape, roof lines, architectural features and exterior finish should
be sufficiently varied to create interest and avoid a monotonous ap-
pearance.
xiv) Franchise or corporate style architecture and / or highly contrasting
colour schemes are discouraged.
xv) Prefabricated buildings are strongly discouraged.
xvi) Any franchises or corporate style architecture proposed should be sit-
ed and designed to be compatible with the character of the Wine Vil-
lage Core Area and should be reviewed by the Town’s Advisory De-
sign Panel.
xvii) Buildings in the Core Area should seek to provide a range of types and
elevations which help to strengthen the character and identity of the
area. Excessive repetition of residential types, sizes and design (style,
elevation, and materials) should be avoided.
xviii) Variations in height and setback, materials and colour should be used
to create diversity in building response. High quality materials that re-
flect the local vernacular and architectural identify should be used.
2. Façade and Corner Features
i) Buildings should define a pedestrian oriented first floor with canopies,
window and door trim, varied building facades, etc.
ii) Building design should incorporate architectural detailing and variety
in building finishes to provide interest such as windows and door de-
tails, varied roof lines, pillars, turrets, cornices, or similar features.
iii) A variety of complimentary materials is encouraged to provide oppor-
tunities for the articulation of individual addresses or units.
iv) Front entrances should be well-defined and provide a focal point to the
building.
v) Too varied a range of building materials is discouraged in favour of
achieving a unified building image.
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vi) Building materials should be selected for their permanence and func-
tional and aesthetic quality. Exterior finishes should exhibit quality of
workmanship, sustainability and ease of maintenance.
vii) The appearance of building materials should be true to their nature and
should not mimic other materials.
viii) Corner lot developments are the focal point of any streetscape. On
commercial corridor corner lots, the building and landscape architec-
ture should therefore be exemplary and of landmark quality. Corner
lot buildings should relate to both street edges, and corner entrances,
angled facades at intersections, and stepped designs are encouraged.
ix) Corner buildings at the intersections of primary roads or at gateway
locations are visually prominent in the urban environment and should
include articulated building elements in the form of towers, bays or
other details that emphasize the significance of these buildings. De-
velopment on corners or at the entrances to nodes should provide a
gateway function.
x) Buildings on corner sites also need to consider the design and detail of
both frontages equally.
xi) Corners are best emphasized by incorporating prominent entrances
and windows at the apex, expressing height by, for example, using a
detail feature that draws attention to the corner site and creating a
landmark or gateway entry into the street.
xii) Corner features on blocks should allow additional height to define
these areas and enhance the legibility of streets.
xiii) Building finish shall be consistent in terms of appearance and colour
on all elevations.
xiv) Building frontages should have a high degree of diversity. Facades of
buildings should be highly detailed and break up the mass of buildings
on the street.
xv) Blank walls and areas of limited activity should be avoided.
xvi) Entrances, offices and other human scale spaces should be expressed
on the facades to increase their legibility.
xvii) Materials used on the front façade should be carried around the build-
ing to present a consistent theme.
xviii) Corners and entrances provide opportunities for shifts in scale, and
building orientation.
xix) The front façade of buildings should provide a high standard of de-
sign, detail and variety of materials should be combined to create
building frontages with a distinct street presence.
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xx) The base, middle and top of the building façade should be expressed
through the use of materials and design detail.
xxi) Blank or single material facades that extend the entire length of the
building parallel to the public street are not permitted.
xxii) Blank walls in other locations which are visible to the public, should
incorporate additional architectural detailing and / or signs, murals,
artworks or graphic design.
xxiii) Facades of any significant size should be subdivided through a combi-
nation of windows and projections and recessions in the building wall
to create a consistent rhythm across the façade and establish divisions
that demonstrate a hierarchy of entrances and identify individual busi-
nesses / building functions where applicable.
xxiv) Appropriate scaled glazing should be provided on the at-grade primary
building façade and areas that have public activity. Glazing may be
actively used to provide storefront windows or merchandise displays.
xxv) Lintels, cornices, dentils and other details are recommended on wall
surfaces to reduce the potential heavy effect of brick and stone walls.
xxvi) Changes in the use of wall facing materials may occur at wall setbacks
or projections, or to articulate the transition between the building base,
middle and top.
xxvii) Facade materials should be based on energy and maintenance efficien-
cy.
xxviii) Buildings facing or flanking a street, lane or open space should pro-
vide a generous amount of window openings to encourage strong vis-
ual connections between the public and private realm.
xxix) Appropriate sized, energy efficient windows are encouraged as they
increase visibility from private dwellings to the public realm, add to
the building character and contribute to conservation objectives.
xxx) Creative arrangements of windows play a functional role in providing
natural ventilation and light, views and privacy for dwellings.
xxxi) Centre lines of similar windows may be aligned vertically or other-
wise, and dependent on the ultimate architectural style.
xxxii) Clerestory windows are encouraged.
3. Building Relationship to Streets and Public Open Space
i) The plaza should be enclosed by buildings appropriate to its scale,
with potential stepped back facades from ground level, to provide a
sense of enclosure at human scale. Where buildings front the plaza,
they should have active frontages wherever possible and not include
blank walls or fences.
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ii) Buildings should have a strong relationship to the street, both in use
and form.
iii) Variety, continuity and pedestrian interest should be expressed in the
design of buildings, especially at ground level.
iv) In areas of greater density street edges should be activated by devel-
opment facing the street.
v) Balconies should be oriented to provide casual overlooking and sur-
veillance of the street.
vi) Buildings should create a strong street edge to provide physical defini-
tion to streets and public spaces. This is achieved by locating build-
ings close to the street edge and ensuring there is adequate space for
pedestrian movement.
vii) Front setbacks should aim to create good urban spaces within the
streetscape environment.
viii) The public faces of buildings should provide enclosure of the street or
open space network and be oriented to the street to provide casual sur-
veillance of these. Enclosure of the street is important to provide a
comfortable and pleasant pedestrian environment. Development of
buildings should be of a ‘human scale’ that reflects its relationship to
the street and / or open space network.
ix) Residential units should be designed so that they are oriented towards
the street to allow for passive surveillance in public plazas,
streetscapes and open space.
x) A strong street front with consistent massing and setbacks should be
encouraged.
xi) Edges of nodes should be clearly defined through the use of additional
height, massing and open space.
xii) Overall the streetscape should encourage clear articulation of individ-
ual shops, offices, residential entries, etc.
xiii) Articulation of building forms will be encouraged through the devel-
opment of architectural elements such as canopies, awnings and roof
overhang design in coordination with the applied materials strategies.
Consideration for snow loads, snow shedding, sun-shading and pedes-
trian weather protection should be incorporated into the individual
building design.
4. Useable Private Open Space
i) Outdoor eating areas and street-side patios are encouraged.
ii) Depending on site specific conditions and the surrounding develop-
ment context, side or rear setbacks should allow for building and site
servicing and for the provision of private open space.
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5. Sustainability
i) New buildings should be designed to meet and preferably exceed na-
tional and international environmental standards such as Model Na-
tional Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (MNECB), C-2000, IS)
14000, or ASHRAE / IESNA 90.1-1999.
ii) New development should seek to meet standards such as those out-
lined by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or
Green Globes certification.
iii) Buildings should be designed so that windows in other buildings do
not overlook private open space.
iv) Buildings should be oriented to maximize solar gain in winter and uti-
lize multi-storey and shared wall buildings forms where possible. En-
ergy efficient and reusable materials should be used wherever possible
to minimize the ecological footprint of buildings.
v) Developments should be designed and materials selected to reduce
winter heat loss and make use of solar energy. Passive solar tech-
niques should be utilized on all buildings.
vi) Stormwater and water reuse and recycling should be incorporated into
the design of all development and include roof tanks and low flow wa-
ter devices.
vii) The use of on-site renewable energy sources such as solar and geo-
thermal is encouraged, particularly given the high water tables in the
area of the Wine Village.
viii) Roof spaces suitable for solar panels should be designed on all build-
ings and be south facing where possible.
ix) Building orientation should maximize positive site features like solar
exposure and view opportunities.
x) Buildings should be oriented to consider the local climate and maxim-
ize solar access in the winter months.
6. Roofs
i) Roof forms in the Core Area should reflect the existing architectural
forms and represent identified important heritage references. A varie-
ty of roof shapes are encouraged, however roof forms should apply a
consistent roofline in mass and height to adjacent buildings.
ii) Roof forms should contribute to the façade articulation and where ap-
propriate act to decrease the visual bulk of a building.
iii) Roof materials and colours should complement those of the proposed
building.
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iv) Multi-unit residential buildings should express individuality through
defined roof forms that express individual dwelling and contribute to
the character of the Wine Village as a whole.
v) Roof forms for landmark buildings should assist in identifying these
buildings as significant gateways and entrances into the Wine Village
Core Area.
vi) Roof elements including chimneys, dormers and pitches should be in-
corporated as distinct elements providing the potential for additional
variety from one building to the next.
vii) The use of dormers on sloped roofs is encouraged to promote the liva-
bility of top storeys for residential use.
viii) Rooftop material equipment and vents should be incorporated as an
integral part of the building design where possible.
ix) Roof top units and vents should be set back from the roof edge and
screened using materials complementary to the building.
7. Decks, Porches, and Stairs
i) Outdoor decks, porches and stairs are functional building elements
that provide building access and active amenity spaces.
ii) Deck dimensions should be large enough to accommodate furnishings
and ensure their active use.
iii) Steps to decks should have generous proportions and a gentle rise and
run to encourage safety and active use.
iv) The design of deck railings and columns should be integrated and use
complementary materials.
v) Finish materials should extend to all sides of the porch, deck and
stairs. The underside of a porch should not be exposed to the street.
vi) Multi-storey dwellings should provide outdoor decks for residents as
amenity spaces for upper units.
vii) Continuity of deck design is recommended between detached and
semi-detached dwellings. Material and detail variations may occur
between decks provided there is a similarity of scale and proportion.
viii) Residential unit decks should be the same or establish a clear rhythm
of variation between units.
8. Building Entrances
i) Building entrances throughout the Core Area should be developed to
create high quality pedestrian infrastructure and should provide clear
and identifiable building entrances.
ii) Main entrances to buildings should be emphasized through canopies,
awnings or taller, non-habitable building structures. The volume and
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height of these structures emphasize the prominence of entrances, par-
ticularly at a corner location.
iii) Primary building entrances should clearly address the street and pro-
vide visibility to interior lobbies and spaces to allow for safe and con-
venient arrival and departure from the building.
iv) Where possible, access to ground level offices should be barrier-free
and avoid the use of steps or ramps.
v) Where steps or ramps are required, they should be coordinated with
the design of the building and should conform to barrier-free access
requirements.
vi) Entrances should be positioned so to not break up ground floor retail
continuity.
vii) Commercial / retail development should provide multiple entrances at
multiple frontages to improve site design flexibility and options for
building location.
9. Covered Walkways and Colonnades
i) The Concept Plan for the Wine Village Core Area includes a number
of colonnades and covered areas which aim to connect several build-
ings and provide all weather cover and seasonal relief.
ii) Colonnades, covered walkways and porticoes are recommended in the
development of the Core Area as a means of weather protection and to
add articulation to the building elevation.
iii) Colonnades, covered walkways and other substantial structures should
be permanently roofed.
iv) Lighting and landscape elements should be incorporated into the de-
sign of these structures to promote their safety and integration with the
site.
v) The choice of materials should reflect their purpose in the building.
Colonnades, covered walkways and porticoes would include exposed
concrete or stone for foundations and load bearing walls, or exposed
timber-frame elements that are integral to the structure.
10. Parking and Access
i) Buildings and public spaces must address the needs of everyone and
especially those with disabilities, the elderly and pushchairs.
ii) Parkades should be provided with landscaping, and should follow the
same guidelines that apply to all other buildings as noted above.
iii) Large ground parking areas should be broken into smaller groups, di-
vided by landscaping.
iv) Parking areas between a street and buildings is discouraged.
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v) Parking areas should be accessed from lanes wherever possible.
vi) Entrances and exits across sidewalks are discouraged.
vii) Ground level parking areas should be provided with landscaping in the
following areas:
a) Along the edge of the parking areas next to roadways and side-
walks.
b) Between buildings and parking areas.
viii) Where public or private parking areas are adjacent to streets, they
should be enclosed with a decorative fence such as wrought iron or
stucco wall, a minimum of 1.0 metre in height, complete with land-
scape screening. In areas where a landscape strip is difficult to
achieve due to parking dimensions, landscaping could be included
within the parking area adjacent to the street.
ix) Where achieving these design guidelines results in a loss of required
parking stalls, there stalls may be recovered by locating them on an-
other parcel of land. Residential parking stalls located off the subject
site must be within 100 metres, and commercial parking stalls located
off the site must be within 200 metres of the subject site. Any re-
quired parking stalls located off the site must be protected by a cove-
nant.
x) Outdoor or off-street parking lots that serve commercial or civic de-
velopment areas should be designed as a series of smaller lots and use
landscape treatments to further reduce their visual impact.
xi) Off street parking should be configured and designed to reduce the
overall mass and visual dominance of paved areas.
xii) Off-street surface parking should incorporate walkway infrastructure
as an integral element of the design in order to ensure safe pedestrian
and vehicular movements.
xiii) Off-street surface parking should be designed to provide a strong vis-
ual quality through the use of high quality landscaping, lighting and
pavement materials.
xiv) Off-street surface parking should be designed according to environ-
mental sustainability principles, including minimizing of surface water
run off and heat island effects.
xv) The design of off-street parking should look into opportunities for
stormwater recycling and filtration as a part of the design and layout.
xvi) Internal landscaping of off-street parking should define and visually
separate parking into smaller courts and visually reduce the overall
impact of surface parking areas.
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xvii) Parking should be provided at the rear of blocks or underground in
higher density areas to reduce the visual impact of car parking.
xviii) Access to under building parking should be provided at the interior of
the lot and not at the corner.
xix) Vehicular ramps for under building parking should not dominate the
street frontage.
xx) Parking within a structure should be screened from view at sidewalk
level.
xxi) Where larger areas of parking need to be provided they should be bro-
ken up into smaller car parks and visually mitigated with planting.
xxii) A landscaped island should be located at each end of every parking
aisle (and throughout). Landscaped islands should be a minimum
width of 2.5m wide.
xxiii) Planting beds and landscaped islands within parking areas should in-
clude a curb edge to prevent damage caused by vehicular movements
and snow clearing.
xxiv) Permanently installed irrigation systems that feature low-flow and wa-
ter conserving systems should be provided for all parking lot land-
scaping.
xxv) Under building parking may designed to serve as public parking as
well as to service ground storey shops, businesses and residential de-
velopment above.
xxvi) Under building or parkade buildings should be arranged so that the
parking itself is tucked behind or obscured by commercial or retail de-
velopment on the ground floor.
xxvii) Parking on the ground or at the lower levels of buildings should en-
courage retail frontage along the street face to ensure that car parking
is not visible from the street.
xxviii) The actual location and depth of excavation associated with under
building parking will depend on geotechnical investigation of individ-
ual sites to determine exact layout and design.
xxix) Bicycle parking is an important component and should be included
throughout the Wine Village in order to promote alternative modes of
transport, particularly for employees and consumers with small pur-
chases.
11. Loading and Service Areas
i) Service areas should be designed as a part of the building and or site
design and not as separate standalone structures. Storage of goods or
garbage should be internal to the main buildings, where possible.
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ii) Service areas for delivery, loading and garbage pickup should be co-
ordinated to reduce vehicular interruptions along the public street and
public areas.
12. Screening and Landscaping
i) Where landscaping is proposed, landscape design plans prepared by a
landscape professional will be required with landscaping densities de-
signed to industry standard.
ii) Landscaping should be provided to enhance buildings wherever prac-
tical and possible, and should be designed as part of a comprehensive
landscaping plan that complements the building and the surrounding
area.
iii) Landscaping comprised of plant material that has a high decorative
value and is drought tolerant is encouraged.
iv) Landscaped areas should include an underground irrigation system,
which should be programmed to maximize efficient water use.
v) Site design should incorporate a low impact approach to managing
stormwater. This may include swales, bio-retention and rain gardens
to reduce stormwater flows and contaminant loadings.
vi) The site should be provided with supplementary screening in the form
of walls, fencing, hedging, planting, other screening materials or a
combination of materials around outdoor storage areas and waste dis-
posal containers and heating and cooling equipment.
vii) Parkades must be provided with landscaping to mitigate any negative
visual impacts.
viii) Where solid screens are provided, their materials should be similar to
those of the buildings exterior finishes.
ix) Native plant materials should be used wherever possible to promote
local sense of place.
x) Xeriscape planting should be encouraged to maximize opportunities
for water conservation
xi) Naturalistic plantings should be incorporated along the Okanagan
River Channel and the Hike and Bike Trail to further integrate these
areas with the natural landscape setting.
xii) Existing significant trees and vegetation should be protected where
possible and integrated into the site design.
xiii) Landscape design should incorporate a wide range of strategies to
minimize water consumption, provide alternatives to lawn and to al-
low for natural rainwater collection systems.
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xiv) Choice of tree species should reflect the local identity and help pro-
vide comfortable and safe environments such as shade in summer and
light in winter.
xv) Existing trees and vegetation within the Wine Village Core Area
should be retained where possible and utilized to add to the visual
character of the street.
13. On-Site Utilities
i) Utilities should be buried below grade where possible, typically in the
boulevard section of the right-of-way. Above-grade utilities should be
sited with regard for their visual impact on the streetscape.
ii) Wherever possible, above-ground utilities (transformer pads, tele-
phone switching stations and junction boxes) should be located away
from intersections, day-lighting triangles, and visual axes such as the
end of intersections or other view corridors. Where street grade public
utilities do occur, they should be screened with landscape treatment
and integrated into built form where possible.
14. Signs
i) The design of fascia signs containing individual business signage
should be integrated into the design of the building and should com-
plement the building design and finishes.
ii) Signage should be consistent and coordinated throughout the Town.
iii) Pylon signs for private development should be discouraged.
iv) Building identification signs should be incorporated prominently on
the front façade or under the colonnade and should be compatible with
the building design in scale, material and colour.
v) Externally lit signs are encouraged, particularly those that face the
public street or parallel a pedestrian walkway.
vi) The design of signs in the Wine Village should be complementary to
the design of buildings and urban form and seek to provide a con-
sistent image for the Core Area. As signage can create a major clutter
problem in the urban environment, signage design should be consid-
ered as a part of an overall branding exercise to ensure a consistency
in form, materials and design.
15. Lighting
i) Lighting of buildings should be designed to complement the building
architecture and design and to improve pedestrian safety and access.
ii) The distribution of outdoor lighting should be controlled to minimize
light pollution and maintain a dark, night sky.
iii) In the design of lighting for outdoor open space, care also needs to be
made to avoid unnecessary light pollution.
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iv) Downcast road-scale lighting should be provided on major roads.
v) Downcast pedestrian scale lighting should be provided on all side-
walks, pathways and public open spaces.
vi) Energy efficient light technology should be considered throughout the
Wine Village Core Area.
vii) Excessive illumination of signage, building or site should be avoided.
Roof lighting, down lighting washing building walls or illuminated
awnings are all discouraged.
10.1.6 EXEMPTIONS
The following do not require a Development Permit:
1. Routine building repairs / maintenance including new roof, residing, re-
stuccoing, and window and door replacement;
2. Internal renovations;
3. Instalation of canopies, awnings, decks, or building mounted signs;
4. Building Code and safety requirements and upgrades such as the installation
of fire protections systems, installation of fire exits, construction of ramps for
persons with disabilties, etc.;
5. Building additions less than 100 square metres and less than 20% of the
existing floor area;
6. Open roofed structures, gazebos and trellises;
7. Glass balcony enclosures;
8. Subdivision of land;
9. Construction of fences; or
10. External building renovations not exceeding $30,000.00 in cost.
10.2 MULTIPLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA
GUIDELINES
10.2.1 CATEGORY
The Multiple Family Development Permit Area is designated for the establish-
ment of objectives for the form and character of multiple family residential devel-
opment, pursuant to Section 919.1(1)(f) and Section 919.1(1)(c) of the Local Gov-
ernment Act.
10.2.2 AREA
The areas designated within the Multiple Family Development Permit Area are il-
lustrated on Schedule “F” Development Permit Area Map.
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10.2.3 JUSTIFICATION
Most multiple family developments are located in areas next to major roadways,
and are often adjacent to single family residential neighbourhoods. The promi-
nent size and location of multiple family developments can have a significant vis-
ual impact on adjacent and surrounding neighbourhoods, and can provide a posi-
tive or negative impact on the residents and visitors to Oliver. Well crafted design
guidelines can be the tool used to ensure that multiple family developments en-
hance neighbourhoods, minimize neighbourhood friction, and create a positive
impression for the community.
10.2.4 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this designation is to ensure that the siting, form, character and
landscaping of new multiple family development and exterior renovations and ad-
ditions to existing buildings are compatible with the context of the surrounding
neighbourhood. Also that site access, parking, storage and landscaping matters
are satisfactorily resolved, and generally, development is of high aesthetic quality.
New housing development should foster a sense of community, enhance the exist-
ing streetscape, and should maintain or enhance the area’s livability.
10.2.5 GUIDELINES
Development Permits issued in this area shall be in accordance with the following
guidelines:
1. Buildings and Structures
i) The design and introduction of new building types to a residential
neighbourhood, other than a neighbourhood in transition, should pro-
vide harmony and lend continuity to the neighbourhood and should not
create excessive disruption of the visual character of the neighbour-
hood.
ii) Large buildings should be designed in a way that creates the impression
of smaller units and less bulk, by using articulated building walls and ir-
regular faces.
iii) In areas where there is an OCP land use designation change, abrupt
transition between well established areas of single family buildings and
higher proposed multi-family development is undesirable. New devel-
opment should not be greater than one story higher than adjacent devel-
opment. Subsequent storeys should be terraced back a minimum of 3.0
metres.
iv) Building shape, roof lines, architectural features and exterior finish
should be sufficiently varied to create interest and avoid a monotonous
appearance.
v) Waste disposal bins should be completely screened within an enclosure.
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vi) Townhouse and multi-family developments should front, or appear to
front onto adjacent roadways. This may be achieved through appropri-
ate treatment of the building exteriors and through the provision of pe-
destrian entrance-ways and walkways to the street.
vii) Apartments must contain an entrance feature that provides a positive
street image and aesthetically pleasing curb-appeal.
viii) Where townhouse units have attached garages or carports, the units
should be wide enough to allow the creation of attractive entrances to
the individual units between garages. The garage or carport should not
dominate the dwelling unit.
ix) The design and siting of buildings and individual units should take ad-
vantage of views, natural amenities and adjacent open spaces, and
should attempt to provide the maximum number of units with sun expo-
sure, to enhance the livability of the dwelling units.
2. Parking and Access
i) Safe and efficient vehicular entrances and exits, and on-site circulation
should be provided.
ii) Where individual townhouses or multi-family units have vehicular ac-
cess via public streets, combined driveway access points are encouraged
in order to minimize interruptions of landscaping along boulevards.
iii) Large surface parking areas should be broken down into smaller park-
ing lots evenly dispersed throughout the development and integrated
with planted landscaped areas. Tree planting and landscaping is re-
quired in parking areas.
iv) The use of different surface materials for interior drive aisles and en-
trances to individual garages is encouraged.
v) Parking areas between the front of buildings and the street is discour-
aged.
3. Screening and Landscaping
i) Landscape design plans prepared by a landscape professional will be
required for all new multi-family developments with landscaping densi-
ties designed to industry standard.
ii) Landscape designs for new development should retain, where possible,
existing mature trees, and the landscaping components should be de-
signed as part of a comprehensive plan that complements the building
and the surrounding uses.
iii) Landscaping comprised of plant material that has a high decorative val-
ue and is drought tolerant is encouraged.
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iv) Recreation, play, or open green areas should be provided within each
project and should be sensitive to the needs of all age groups likely to
reside within the development.
v) All waste disposal bins should be completely screened within an enclo-
sure.
vi) The site should be provided with screening in the form of walls, fenc-
ing, hedging, planting, other screening materials or a combination of
materials in the following areas:
a) Around outdoor storage areas and waste containers, heating and
cooling equipment, and other service areas.
b) Between parking areas and the street and buildings.
c) Along the property edge next to roadways.
d) Along on-site access roads.
e) Along the sides of buildings.
vii) The visual impact of cut and fill requirements for development on
hillsides or steep topography should be minimized by replanting the
slopes with appropriate landscaping.
viii) Landscaped areas should include an underground irrigation system,
which should be programmed to maximize efficient water use.
ix) Setback areas adjacent to streets should be planted with boulevard trees
and turf.
x) Boulevards should be landscaped with turf.
4. Signage
i) Free standing signage should be low, front lit or unlit, with a landscaped
base.
ii) The general character of signs should positively relate to the character
of the associated building.
5. Guidelines for the Protection of Farming
In an effort to mitigate impacts of urban development on adjacent farming
operations and vice versa, lands designated within a Multi-Family Develop-
ment Permit Area and which abut lands designated for agriculture, shall con-
form to the following guidelines.
i) Where multiple family developments abut agricultural lands, appropri-
ate buffering, screening, and fencing is required. Building orientation
and additional setbacks shall be considered in the design to minimize
conflicts with the agricultural use.
ii) Principal buildings or buildings which will be occupied in some form,
shall not be located closer than 15 metres to the property line separating
the multiple family use from the agricultural use. Parking and drive-
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ways are encouraged within the 15 metre buffer area. Considering that
some properties may be separated from a farm operation by a road, set-
back requirements will be evaluated based on site specific circumstanc-
es.
iii) Principal buildings or buildings which will be occupied in some form
shall be designed in a manner to avoid or reduce the number of doors,
windows and outdoor patios which face the agricultural land. Careful
consideration should be given to the location of air conditioner or heater
intakes to minimize the impacts of agricultural sprays and odors.
iv) Provide landscaping with trees, including coniferous trees, as a major
landscaping component, as well as dense shrub vegetation, within at
least 10 metres of the required 15 metre setback. Wherever possible,
double rows of trees should be planted. A majority of the plant material
selected should include low maintenance, and should be installed with
an automatic underground water efficient irrigation system.
v) A minimum 1.8 metre high solid wood fence must be erected to sepa-
rate multiple family developments from adjacent lands designated Agri-
culture. The landscaping proposed for the development together with
the required solid wood fencing must in the opinion of the Town of Ol-
iver be a reasonable attempt to mitigate the impacts of farming opera-
tions on the proposed multiple family development and vice versa.
10.2.6 EXEMPTIONS
The following do not require a Development Permit:
1. Routine building repairs / maintenance including new roof, residing, re-
stuccoing, and window and door replacement;
2. Internal renovations;
3. Instalation of canopies, awnings, decks, or building mounted signs;
4. Building Code and safety requirements and upgrades such as the
instalation of fire protections systems, instalation of fire exits, construction
of ramps for presons with disabilties, etc.;
5. Building additions less than 100 square metres and less than 20% of the
existing floor area;
6. Open roofed structures, gazebos and trellises;
7. Glass balcony enclosures;
8. Subdivision of land;
9. Construction of fences; or
10. External building renovations not exceeding $30,000.00 in cost.
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10.3 GENERAL / TOURIST COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT AREA GUIDELINES
10.3.1 CATEGORY
The General / Tourist Commercial Development Permit Area is designated for the
establishment of objectives for the form and character of commercial develop-
ment, pursuant to Section 919.1(1)(f) of the Local Government Act.
10.3.2 AREA
The areas designated within the General / Tourist Commercial Development Per-
mit Area are illustrated on Schedule “F” the Development Permit Area Map.
10.3.3 JUSTIFICATION
General / Tourist Commercial areas are highly visible from motorists on Highway
#97 and provide important visual entrance-ways to and through the Town of Oli-
ver. Considering that the “wine village” philosophy promoted by the Town can
only be achieved by the successful creation of strong visual images, it is important
for the success of the community’s desired image and the economic well-being of
the Town that the appearance of this area is high quality. The appearance of this
area is also important because residents are exposed to these portions of the Town
more than any other part, and it forms an important component of the image that
residents have of their own community.
10.3.4 OBJECTIVE
The objectives of this designation are to produce streetscapes defined by attractive
buildings and landscaping; to minimize the negative visual effect of extensive areas
of surface parking; to provide an attractive, comfortable, safe environment for pedes-
trians as well as vehicular traffic; and, to establish building forms, site planning prin-
ciples and landscape standards appropriate for Oliver’s highly visible commercial
spaces.
10.3.5 GUIDELINES
Development Permits issued in this area shall be in accordance with the following
guidelines:
1. Buildings and Structures
i) Buildings should define a pedestrian oriented first floor with canopies,
window and door trim, varied building facades, etc.
ii) Building design should incorporate architectural detailing and variety in
building finishes to provide interest such as windows and door details,
varied roof lines, pillars, turrets, cornices, or similar features.
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iii) Outdoor eating areas are encouraged.
iv) Front entrances should be well defined and provide a focal point to the
building.
v) Corner lot developments are the focal point of any streetscape. On
commercial corridor corner lots, the building and landscape architecture
should therefore be exemplary and of landmark quality. Corner lot
buildings should relate to both street edges, and corner entrances, an-
gled facades at intersections, and stepped designs are encouraged.
vi) Building finish shall be consistent in terms of appearance and colour on
all elevations.
vii) The shape, roof lines, architectural features and exterior finish should
be sufficiently varied to create interest and avoid a monotonous appear-
ance.
2. Parking and Access
i) Large parking areas should be broken into smaller groups, divided by
landscaping and surrounded by landscaping on all sides.
ii) Vehicle access points shall be limited to reduce conflicts between pe-
destrians and vehicular connections. Secondary and shared accesses
with adjacent developments are permitted and encouraged, to ease traf-
fic circulation between commercial uses.
iii) Large parking areas between buildings and the street are discouraged.
iv) Loading and service areas should be located away from the street
frontages and be effectively screened and buffered from public views
and from adjacent residential properties.
3. Screening and Landscaping
i) Landscape design plans prepared by a landscape professional will be
required for all new commercial developments with landscaping densi-
ties designed to industry standard.
ii) Landscaping comprised of plant material that has a high decorative val-
ue and is drought tolerant is encouraged.
iii) Landscaped areas should include an underground irrigation system,
which should be programmed to maximize efficient water use.
iv) Boulevards should be landscaped with turf.
v) Development sites should be provided with screening in the form of
walls, fencing, hedging, planting, other screening materials or a combi-
nation of materials in the following areas:
a) Around outdoor storage areas and waste containers, heating and
cooling equipment, and other service areas.
b) Between parking areas and the street and building.
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c) Along the property edge next to roadways.
d) Along on-site access roads.
e) Along the sides of buildings.
f) In other open space areas not required for parking, access roads or
walkways.
4. Signage
i) The design of signage should complement the building design and exte-
rior finishes, and the base of signs should be landscaped.
ii) The design of facia signs containing individual business signage should
be integrated into the design of the building and should complement the
building design and finishes.
5. Guidelines for the Protection of Farming
In an effort to mitigate impacts of urban development on adjacent farming
operations and vice versa, lands designated within a General / Tourist Com-
mercial Development Permit Area and which abut lands designated for agri-
culture, shall conform to the following guidelines:
i) Where commercial developments abut agricultural lands, appropriate
buffering, screening, and fencing is required. Building orientation and
additional setbacks shall be considered in the design to minimize con-
flicts with the agricultural use.
ii) Principal buildings or buildings which will be occupied by tourist relat-
ed uses shall not be located closer than 15 metres to the property line
separating the commercial use from the agricultural use. Parking and
driveways are encouraged within the 15 metre buffer area.
iii) Principal buildings or buildings which will be occupied is some form
shall be designed in a manner to avoid or reduce the number of doors,
windows and outdoor patios which face the agricultural land. Careful
consideration should be given to the location of air conditioner or heater
intakes to minimize the impacts of agricultural sprays and odors.
iv) Provide landscaping with trees, including coniferous trees, as a major
landscaping component, as well as dense shrub vegetation, within the
required 15 metre setback. Wherever possible, double rows of trees
should be planted. A majority of the plant material selected should in-
clude low maintenance, and should be installed with an automatic un-
derground water efficient irrigation system.
v) A minimum 1.8 metre high solid wood fence must be erected to sepa-
rate multiple family developments from adjacent lands designated Agri-
culture. The landscaping proposed for development together with the
required solid wood fencing must in the opinion of the Town of Oliver
be a reasonable attempt to mitigate the impacts of farming operations
on proposed commercial development and vice versa.
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10.3.6 EXEMPTIONS
The following do not require a Development Permit:
1. Routine building repairs / maintenance including new roof, residing, re-
stuccoing, and window and door replacement;
2. Internal renovations;
3. Instalation of canopies, awnings, decks, or building mounted signs;
4. Building Code and safety requirements and upgrades such as the instalation
of fire protections systems, instalation of fire exits, construction of ramps
for presons with disabilties, etc.;
5. Building additions less than 100 square metres and less than 20% of the
existing floor area;
6. Open roofed structures, gazebos and trellises;
7. Glass balcony enclosures;
8. Subdivision of land;
9. Construction of fences; or
10. External building renovations not exceeding $30,000.00 in cost.
10.4 TOWN CENTRE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA GUIDE-
LINES
10.4.1 CATEGORY
The Town Centre Development Permit Area is designated for the establishment of
objectives for the form and character of commercial and multi-family residential
development pursuant to Section 919.1(1)(f) of the Local Government Act.
10.4.2 AREA
The areas designated within the Town Centre Development Permit Area are illus-
trated on Schedule “F” Development Permit Area Map.
10.4.3 JUSTIFICATION
Downtown Oliver is the primary commercial center within the community and it
still forms the highest order commercial area in Oliver, with a broad range of uses.
Good design guidelines can be the tools used to enhance the visual appearance of
the downtown which strengthen its economic viability as well as its arts and cul-
tural flavour.
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10.4.4 OBJECTIVE
The objectives of this designation are to produce streetscapes defined by attractive
buildings; to provide an attractive, comfortable, safe environment for pedestrians;
and, to maintain and enhance the visual image of the downtown area by establish-
ing a consistently high standard for development. The guidelines established be-
low are intended to be used in conjunction with the detailed building design
guidelines previously established.
10.4.5 GUIDELINES
Development Permits issued in this area shall be in accordance with the following
guidelines:
1. Buildings and Structures
i) Buildings should define a pedestrian oriented first floor with canopies,
window and door trim, varied building facades, etc.
ii) Building design should incorporate architectural detailing and variety in
building finishes to provide interest such as windows and door details,
varied roof lines, pillars, turrets, cornices, or similar features.
iii) Outdoor eating areas and street-side plazas are encouraged.
iv) Front entrances should be well defined and provide a focal point to the
building.
v) Corner lot developments are the focal point of any streetscape. On
commercial corridor corner lots, the building and landscape architecture
should therefore be exemplary and of landmark quality. Corner lot
buildings should relate to both street edges, and corner entrances, an-
gled facades at intersections, and stepped designs are encouraged.
vi) Building finish shall be consistent in terms of appearance and colour on
all elevations.
vii) The shape, roof lines, architectural features and exterior finish should
be sufficiently varied to create interest and avoid a monotonous appear-
ance.
viii) Variety, continuity and pedestrian interest should be expressed in the
design of buildings, especially at ground level.
2. Parking and Access
i) Parkades should be provided with landscaping, and should follow the
same guidelines that apply to all other buildings as noted above.
ii) Large ground parking areas should be broken into smaller groups, di-
vided by landscaping.
iii) Parking areas between a street and buildings is discouraged.
iv) Parking areas should be accessed from lanes wherever possible.
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v) Entrances and exits across sidewalks are discouraged.
vi) Ground level parking areas should be provided with landscaping in the
following areas:
a) Along the edge of the parking areas next to roadways and side-
walks.
b) Between buildings and parking areas.
vii) Where public or private parking areas are adjacent to streets, they
should be enclosed with a decorative fence such as wrought iron or
stucco wall, a minimum of 1 metre in height, complete with landscape
screening. In areas where a landscape strip is difficult to achieve due to
parking dimensions, landscaping could be included within the parking
area adjacent to the street.
viii) Where achieving these design guidelines result in loss of required park-
ing stalls, these stalls may be recovered by locating them on another
parcel of land. Residential parking stalls located off the subject site
must be within 100 metres, and commercial parking stalls located off
the site must be within 200 metres of the subject site. Any required
parking stalls located off the site must be protected by a covenant.
3. Screening and Landscaping
i) Where landscaping is proposed, landscape design plans prepared by a
landscape professional will be required with landscaping densities de-
signed to industry standard.
ii) Landscaping should be provided to enhance buildings wherever practi-
cal and possible, and should be designed as part of a comprehensive
landscaping plan that complements the building and the surrounding ar-
ea.
iii) Landscaping comprised of plant material that has a high decorative val-
ue and is drought tolerant is encouraged.
iv) Landscaped areas should include an underground irrigation system,
which should be programmed to maximize efficient water use.
v) The site should be provided with supplementary screening in the form
of walls, fencing, hedging, planting, other screening materials or a
combination of materials around outdoor storage areas and waste dis-
posal containers and heating and cooling equipment.
vi) Parkades must be provided with landscaping to mitigate the any nega-
tive visual impacts.
4. Signage
i) The design of facia signs containing individual business signage should
be integrated into the design of the building and should complement the
building design and finishes.
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10.4.6 EXEMPTIONS
The following do not require a Development Permit:
1. Routine building repairs / maintenance including new roof, residing, re-
stuccoing, and window and door replacement;
2. Internal renovations;
3. Instalation of canopies, awnings, decks, or building mounted signs;
4. Building Code and safety requirements and upgrades such as the instalation
of fire protections systems, instalation of fire exits, construction of ramps
for presons with disabilties, etc.;
5. Building additions less than 100 square metres and less than 20% of the
existing floor area;
6. Open roofed structures, gazebos and trellises;
7. Glass balcony enclosures;
8. Subdivision of land;
9. Construction of fences; or
10. External building renovations not exceeding $30,000.00 in cost.
10.5 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA GUIDELINES
10.5.1 CATEGORY
The Industrial Development Permit Area is designated for the establishment of
objectives for the form and character of industrial development pursuant to Sec-
tion 919.1(1)(f) of the Local Government Act.
10.5.2 AREA
The area designated within the Industrial Development Permit Area are illustrated
on Schedule “F” Development Permit Area Map.
10.5.3 JUSTIFICATION
The overall image and impression of a community is created from the aesthetic value
of all components of the community. Maintaining a level of aesthetic value in Oli-
ver’s industrial park is important in creating and maintaining the positive commu-
nity image that is desired for the Town of Oliver.
10.5.4 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this designation is to ensure that development that occurs in the
industrial park will leave a positive image and impression about the industrial park
specifically and generally about the Town of Oliver.
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10.5.5 GUIDELINES
Development Permits issued in this area shall be in accordance with the following
guidelines:
1. Buildings and Structures
i) Building design and exterior finish must be appropriate for industrial
development within Oliver, and should maintain or compliment the im-
age that Town is promoting throughout the community.
2. Parking and Access
i) Buildings and structures should be appropriately located on the lot to
ensure that site traffic circulation, parking, and access to public roads is
safe and appropriate.
3. Screening and Landscaping
i) Materials stored on the property, not intended for sale or for public re-
view, shall be screened from view from the adjacent properties and
from public roads by appropriate fencing or landscaping.
ii) Materials stored on industrial properties, and visible to the public,
should not result in a negative impression.
10.5.6 EXEMPTIONS
The following do not require a Development Permit
1. Routine building repairs / maintenance including new roof,residing, re-
stuccoing, and window and door replacement;
2. Internal renovations;
3. Instalation of canopies, awnings, decks, or building mounted signs;
4. Building Code and safety requirements and upgrades such as the instalation
of fire protections systems, instalation of fire exits, construction of ramps
for presons with disabilties, etc.;
5. Building additions less than 100 square metres and less than 20% of the
existing floor area;
6. Open roofed structures, gazebos and trellises;
7. Glass balcony enclosures;
8. Subdivision of land;
9. Construction of fences; or
10. External building renovations not exceeding $30,000.00 in cost.
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10.6 THE ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA
10.6.1 CATEGORY
The Environmental Development Permit Area is designated for the protection of
the natural environment, its ecosystems and biological diversity, pursuant to sec-
tion 919.1(1)(a) of the Local Government Act.
10.6.2 AREA
The areas designated within the Environmental Development Permit Area are il-
lustrated on Schedule “G” Environmental and Riparian Development Permit Are-
as Map.
10.6.3 JUSTIFICATION
The Town of Oliver is within the south Okanagan, an area considered to be one of
the most ecologically diverse in British Columbia and Canada. It includes envi-
ronmentally sensitive areas and ecosystems, including grasslands, shrub-steppe,
wetlands, riparian areas, old growth and mature forest and rugged terrain. These
sensitive areas and ecosystems support many federally listed Species at Risk (spe-
cies which are endangered, threatened or of special concern), provincially ranked
(Red or Blue) and regionally significant species, making it one of Canada's most
endangered landscapes.
10.6.4 OBJECTIVE
To preserve sensitive ecosystems, their functioning, connectivity and the species
therein, and ensure that development within and adjacent to these ecosystems is
carried out in accordance to established guidelines.
10.6.5 GUIDELINES
1. Every application for development in the EDPA (unless exempted under s.
9.5) shall be accompanied by an Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared by
a RPBio familiar with the species and ecosystems in the southern Okanagan.
Other qualified professionals may be required to augment the findings of the
RPBio and satisfy the requirements of the EA report. The environmental as-
sessment provides the foundation for new development proposals and will be
carried out in accordance with the Town’s approved Terms of Reference
(TOR) for Environmental Assessment Reports.
The EA will include two phases of assessment as follows, which can be com-
pleted together or separately:
i) Ecological Assessment Phase, the intention of which is to assess both
the biological conditions and physical conditions of a site, should be
carried out in advance of any preliminary layout plan and prior to any
preparatory site disturbances. The Ecological Assessment Phase deter-
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mines a development footprint respectful of species and sensitive eco-
systems.
ii) Impact Assessment and Mitigation Phase is generally carried out after
the preliminary layout plan and outlines the impact, if any, of the devel-
opment footprint on sensitive ecosystems and species and recommends
compensation and/or mitigation measures to minimize or cause no im-
pact.
2. In accordance with the environmental assessment, lands deemed environmen-
tally sensitive must be designated in the development permit as 'non- disturb-
ance areas' and could involve lands on the periphery of the development foot-
print as well as some lands within the development area itself. These areas are
to be cordoned off or fenced during construction and where and when deemed
necessary based on recommendations in the EA (based on provincial Best
Management Practices ‘BMPs’) completed by the RPBio and in accordance
with the development permit.
3. Dedication of natural watercourses is required. Dedication shall be deter-
mined in the environmental assessment by the RPBio and of sufficient width
to ensure a vegetated strip of land capable of preserving the water courses’
habitat.
4. Slopes in excess of 30 % are to remain free of development including build-
ings, roads/driveways and wherever possible, utility corridors.
5. Plan, design and construct all development to avoid encroachment on sensi-
tive ecosystems identified in the environmental assessment. This includes, but
is not exclusive to, habitat values for federally listed Species at Risk (endan-
gered, threatened, or special concern), provincially ranked (Red or Blue) and
regionally significant species, as well as connectivity between habitats includ-
ing wildlife travel corridors. Wherever possible, buffer sensitive ecosystems
from the development area and adjacent lands having sensitive ecosystems
(based on provincial BMPs).
6. Any remedial works conducted within stream beds shall be consistent with
and in compliance with the directives and BMPs of the Province.
7. Development should result in no net increase in post-development surface
water flows and impermeability or affect the quality of water available within
the non-disturbance areas unless specified otherwise in the development per-
mit.
8. Construction of underground service utilities and access roads may be con-
sidered providing disturbance to the natural environment is minimal and res-
toration and enhancement of disturbed areas is undertaken upon completion
of construction, as specified in the development permit.
9. Manage erosion and sediment impacts during and after construction accord-
ing to measures prescribed in the most current provincial Best Management
Practices (BMPs), and amendments thereto, or other standards or guidelines
of the Town.
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10. Design linear corridors such as roads, driveways, trails and utility corridors
with alternative construction standards (e.g. narrow, permeable surfaces)
wherever possible to minimize impacts on the environment and to allow for
wildlife crossings.
11. The Town may require monitoring reports prepared by a RPBio, during con-
struction, and up to two years after construction, the purpose of which are to
confirm the required conditions of the development permit have been met.
12. Avoid any disturbance of native vegetation in the non-disturbance areas and
wherever possible retain existing native vegetation within the development
area(s) and encourage the planting of native and dryland plant landscaping in
disturbed areas.
13. Control invasive plant species using site and species appropriate methods
(e.g. hand pulling, digging, cutting and mowing).
14. Landscape plans prepared by a landscape professional, and reviewed and ap-
proved by the RPBio conducting the EA, are required where environmental
restoration is a condition of the development permit.
15. Development must adhere to all regional bylaws, federal and provincial legis-
lation, regulation and standards regarding species and ecosystems.
10.6.6 BONDING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
1. The Town may require security in accordance with Section 925 of the Local
Government Act to pay for remediation if:
i) a condition in a permit respecting landscaping has not been satisfied;
ii) an unsafe condition has resulted as a consequence of contravention of a
condition in a permit; or
iii) damage to the natural environment has resulted as a consequence of a
contravention of a condition in a permit.
2. Where the Town requires bonding as a condition of the development permit
approval, the applicant must provide a bond for up to a value of 125% of the
estimated cost of any remediation works, as prepared by a RPBio.
3. The bond shall remain in effect until the Town has been notified, in writing,
by a RPBio that the conditions of the development permit have been met.
However, to confirm that the remedial works, such as successful plant estab-
lishment, have been completed, the Town will withhold 10% of the bond for
up to two years.
10.6.7 EXEMPTIONS
An Environmental Development Permit is not required under this section for any
of the following:
1. The construction, repair, maintenance or alteration of any public structure, fa-
cility or land, including park land, open space, roads or trails;
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2. The construction, repair, maintenance or alteration of public utility works, in-
cluding sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water, natural gas, cable, hydro-electric
or telecommunications works;
3. The reconstruction, repair, or alteration of, or addition to, an existing perma-
nent building or other structure, provided the footprint of the existing building
or other structure is not thereby expanded;
4. The construction of a building or structure on a parcel in respect of which an
Environmental Development Permit was issued as a condition of the subdivi-
sion by which that parcel was created, provided the construction of the build-
ing or structure is carried out in accordance with the terms of that develop-
ment permit;
5. The use of land for a farm use as defined under the Agricultural Land Com-
mission Act on land within the Agricultural Land Reserve, including the con-
struction, alteration, addition to, repair, demolition or maintenance of build-
ings used exclusively to process or store agricultural produce or to store agri-
cultural equipment and supplies.
10.6.8 UNDUE HARDSHIP
1. Notwithstanding the guidelines, the Town should avoid the imposition of any
condition in an Environmental Development Permit that would prevent the
land subject to the permit from being used for a use permitted under the
Town's zoning bylaw or developed to the density permitted under that bylaw.
10.7 RIPARIAN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA
10.7.1 CATEGORY
The Riparian Development Permit Area is designated for the protection of the
natural environment, its ecosystems and biological diversity, pursuant to section
919.1(1)(a) of the Local Government Act.
10.7.2 AREA
The areas designated within the Riparian Development Permit Area are illustrated
on Schedule “G” Environmental and Riparian Development Permit Areas Map.
10.7.3 JUSTIFICATION
Riparian areas as defined in the Riparian Area Regulation have been designated
within a development permit area in order to protect riparian fish habitat from de-
velopment.
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10.7.4 OBJECTIVE
To regulate development activities within riparian assessment areas as a means to
protect aquatic habitat, enhance, conserve and restore watercourses and their ri-
parian areas.
10.7.5 GUIDELINES
1. Development should not encroach into the designated RDPA, as shown in
Schedule “G” and Table 1 below:
Table 1: Specific setbacks for RAR watercourses in RDPA
Watercourse RDPA setback
Okanagan River 30 meters
Tuc-el-nuit Lake 30 meters
Tuc-el-nuit Channel 30 meters
Wolf Cub Creek 30 meters
Industrial Ditch 6.8 meters
2. If Development proposals within the Riparian Development Permit Area can-
not avoid encroachment into the RDPA for a specific watercourse, an assess-
ment report will be required and prepared by a QEP that determines the
Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area (SPEA) widths and measure-
ments for the specific reach of the watercourse adjacent to the subject proper-
ty. The QEP must follow RAR methodology and the results of this assess-
ment may vary from the RDPA setback in Table 1.
3. Unless the proposed development or alteration of land is clearly outside the
RDPA, the location of the development shall be determined accurately by
survey in relation to the RDPA to determine whether a development permit
application is required.
4. The Town of Oliver through its discretionary powers may alter the SPEA
boundary providing it remains continuous and the overall riparian area (calcu-
lated in square metres) remains the same; but not so as to reduce the boundary
to less than 10 metres from the high water mark.
5. Should the QEP be of the opinion that the proposed development would cre-
ate a harmful alteration, disruption or destruction of fish habitat (“HADD”)
when it encroaches on the SPEA, the proponent and/or the QEP would also
submit the report to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for authorization
under the Fisheries Act.
6. The provision of a security deposit may be required in the amount outlined in
the QEP’s assessment report.
7. If an assessment report is conducted by a QEP, a Riparian Area Development
Permit may not be issued prior to notification that the assessment report has
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been submitted to the Province by a certified QEP, that the assessment meth-
ods have been followed, and the proposed development will not negatively
affect the functioning of the riparian area.
8. Should more than one development permit be required for a development, all
conditions of the Riparian Development Permit guidelines where they per-
tains to riparian areas shall prevail.
9. Development must adhere to all regional bylaws, federal and provincial legis-
lation, regulation and standards regarding development around watercourses.
10.7.6 DEFINITIONS
Other than the definition of “development”, the definitions used in the Local Gov-
ernment Act and Riparian Area Regulation shall apply to these development per-
mit guidelines.
10.7.7 EXEMPTIONS
A Riparian Development Permit is not required under this section for any of the
following:
1. The construction, repair, maintenance or alteration of any public structure, fa-
cility or land, including park land, open space, roads or trails;
2. The construction, repair, maintenance or alteration of public utility works, in-
cluding sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water, natural gas, cable, hydro-electric
or telecommunications works;
3. The reconstruction, repair, or alteration of, or addition to, an existing perma-
nent building or other structure, provided the footprint of the existing building
or other structure is not thereby expanded;
4. The construction of a building or structure on a parcel in respect of which an
Environmental Development Permit was issued as a condition of the subdivi-
sion by which that parcel was created, provided the construction of the build-
ing or structure is carried out in accordance with the terms of that develop-
ment permit;
5. The use of land for a farm use as defined under the Agricultural Land Com-
mission Act on land within the Agricultural Land Reserve, including the con-
struction, alteration, addition to, repair, demolition or maintenance of build-
ings used exclusively to process or store agricultural produce or to store agri-
cultural equipment and supplies.
10.7.8 UNDUE HARDSHIP
1. Notwithstanding the guidelines, the Town should avoid the imposition of any
condition in a Riparian Development Permit that would prevent the land sub-
ject to the permit from being used for a use permitted under the Town's zon-
ing bylaw or developed to the density permitted under that bylaw.
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4. The Town of Oliver Official Community Plan Bylaw 1070, is amended by adding a new Part
11 (Temporary Use Permits) to read as follows:
PART 11: TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
11.1 Background
Temporary Use Permits may be considered by Council to allow specific
land uses to occur for a short period of time. The permit can contain very
detailed requirements such as indicating the buildings that can be used, the
time frame of the permit, and other conditions.
Such permits are provided at the discretion of Council and are only in effect
for a limited period of time. They are not a substitute for a rezoning.
11.2 Objectives
1. To avoid conflicts between different types of uses (i.e. residential,
commercial and industrial).
2. To provide for temporary approval of transitional uses, or uses where
uncertainty exists respecting appropriateness or viability of the use, and
where it is premature to decide upon rezoning and long-term land use
rights.
3. To ensure that temporary use permits are not considered a substitute for
a rezoning application.
11.3 Policies
Council’s policies are as follows:
.1 Land within all of the Land Use Designations in this OCP is designated
under Section 920.2 of the Local Government Act as an area in which
Temporary Use Permits may be issued.
.2 The holding of a public information meeting may occur prior to the is-
suance of a Temporary Use Permit.
.3 In evaluating a Temporary Use Permit application submitted to the
Town of Oliver by the applicant, Council may consider the following
criteria:
a) the use must be clearly temporary or seasonal in nature;
b) compatibility of the proposal with adjacent uses;
c) impact of the proposed use on the natural environment, including
groundwater, wildlife, and all environmentally sensitive areas;
d) intensity of the proposed use;
e) inability to conduct the proposed use on land elsewhere in the
community;
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f) the remedial measures to be carried out to mitigate any damage to
the natural environment as a result of the temporary use; and
.4 In issuing a Temporary Use Permit, Council may specify conditions in-
cluding, but not limited to:
a) the buildings to be used;
b) the area of use;
c) the hours of use;
d) appearance;
e) environmental protection measures, and
f) groundwater protection.
.5 As a condition of issuing a Temporary Use Permit, Council may require
the posting of a bond or other applicable security (if deemed appropri-
ate) so as to ensure compliance with the conditions of a permit.
5. The Town of Oliver Official Community Plan Bylaw 1070, is amended by re-numbering all
subsequent sections following the new Part 11 (Temporary Use Permits).
6. The Town of Oliver Official Community Plan Bylaw 1070, is amended by deleting the newly
renumbered Section 12.2.3 (Temporary Commercial and Industrial Permits).
7. The Town of Oliver Official Community Plan Bylaw 1070, is amended by amending the
newly renumbered Part 15 (Appendix) to read as follows:
15 LIST OF APPENDICES:
Appendix 1: Wine Village Core Area Concept Plan (2008)
Read a first and second time on the 24th day of June, 2013.
Public Hearing held on the ____ day of _____________, 2013.
Read a third time on the ____ day of _____________, 2013.
Adopted on the ____ day of _____________, 2013.
______________________________ ______________________________
Mayor Corporate Officer
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