The District of Peachland has laid out plans to adhere to provincial legislation that affects planning and housing regulations.
Bill 44 - Housing Statutes (Residential Development)
The bill requires all municipalities with a population over 5,000 to amend zoning regulations to allow up to four units on serviced single-family lots. The changes must be made by June 30.
Timeline for Bill 44-Related Changes:
- Undertaking an analysis of properties impacted by the new small-scale, multi-unit housing legislation;
- Update new designated zones and bylaws in adherence with provincial standards;
- Present updated zoning bylaw to council for three readings, anticipated in June 2024;
- By December 31, 2025, update the Official Community Plan (OCP) to reflect new legislative requirements and updated zoning bylaw.
Under Bill 44, municipalities cannot hold public hearings if a zoning bylaw amendment aligns with the OCP, is intended for residential development, and at least 50 per cent of structures are designated for housing.
Public notice and consultation are still required but will occur earlier in the application process to allow more time for feedback.
Under new legislation, a municipality must prepare a Housing Needs Report (HNA) by January 1, 2025. Peachland completed its HNA in September 2023 and minor updates may be required.
Bill 35 – Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act
Peachland’s short-term rental (STR), or Bed and Breakfast, regulations align with provincial legislation and do not require an update.
As of May 1, STR properties must display a valid business licence number on listings and join a provincial registry. Rentals must be located within the host’s principal residence.
Bill 47 - Transit Oriented Development Areas (TODA)
The district is not one of the 31 municipalities required to designate (TODA).
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