Okanagan Falls Official Community Plan & Zoning Bylaw Implementation

Background

Following a successful incorporation vote by Okanagan Falls residents in March of 2025, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is preparing dedicated land use bylaws to support Okanagan Falls as it transitions to municipal status.

The project involves the creation of a new Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw and Zoning Bylaw specific to the Okanagan Falls area, as well as a corresponding amendment to the Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw to reflect the community's upcoming incorporation. These new bylaws will give the future municipality a clear, standalone policy and regulatory framework for land use planning — replacing the current arrangement where Okanagan Falls falls under the broader Electoral Area "D" OCP and Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw.

The policies and regulations in the new bylaws will largely reflect those already in place, with changes kept to a minimum to ensure continuity for residents and property owners during the transition.

Bylaw Status

Documents	Public Consultation	Regional District Board Consideration
Draft Okanagan Falls OCP Bylaw No. 3148 Draft Okanagan Falls Zoning Bylaw No. 3149 Draft Okanagan Valley Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.66 (version 2026-06-04) Current Electoral Area OCP Bylaws: Please refer to the "Planning" section on the "Regional Bylaws" webpage.	Feedback: Feedback submitted before July 6, 2026, will be presented to the Regional District prior to consideration of 1st reading of the OCP Bylaw. Feedback will, however, continue to be received prior to the close of any public hearing that the Board may schedule in relation to this bylaw. Feedback Form by email at planning@rdos.bc.ca (NOTE: the Feedback Form linked above can be emailed or physically delivered to the Regional District) Public Information Meeting: Date: TBD Time: 7:00 pm Location: https://rdos.webex.com Notice of Meeting Presentation Public Hearing: Date: TBD Time: TBD Location: TBD Notice of Public Hearing Instructions to attend and participate in a public hearings can be viewed here: Public Hearings	Electoral Area Services Committee: Administrative Report PowerPoint Presentation Draft OCP Bylaw No. 3148 Draft Zoning Bylaw No. 3149 Draft Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.66 Minutes (2026-06-04) Bylaw Introduction (1st & 2nd reading): Administrative Report Representations Minutes Public Hearing: Public Hearing Report Representations 3rd reading: Administrative Report Minutes Final Reading (adoption): Administrative Report Minutes

Documents

Public Consultation

Regional District Board Consideration

Draft Okanagan Falls OCP Bylaw No. 3148

Draft Okanagan Falls Zoning Bylaw No. 3149

Draft Okanagan Valley Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.66

(version 2026-06-04)

Current Electoral Area OCP Bylaws:

Please refer to the "Planning" section on the "Regional Bylaws" webpage.

Feedback:

Feedback submitted before July 6, 2026, will be presented to the Regional District prior to consideration of 1st reading of the OCP Bylaw. Feedback will, however, continue to be received prior to the close of any public hearing that the Board may schedule in relation to this bylaw.