Public hearings are held in some instances when changes to zoning bylaws or an Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment is proposed. All Public Hearings are advertised in the local newspaper and on this website.
If you feel you will be impacted by any proposed changes to zoning bylaws or the OCP and a Public Hearing is being held, you have the opportunity to voice your concerns through the Public Hearing process. If you have questions or need clarification before sending in your comments, please contact the File Manager named to the project.
Public Hearings agendas and minutes can be found on the Council Meetings Agendas, Minutes, and Videos page.
Upcoming Public Hearings Background Documents
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File Manager:
Wesley Miles, Senior Planner
Phone: 250-550-3548
Email: wmiles@vernon.caA Public Hearing has been scheduled for Monday, July 20, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 3400 30th Street, Vernon, BC in order for Council to receive public input regarding proposed “Official Community Plan Polson Village Centre Amendment Bylaw 6080, 2026” which proposes to redesignate the properties at 2501 14 Ave from Industrial and Urban Neighbourhood to Village Centre to accommodate a future mixed use neighbourhood.
2501 14 Ave
• Proposed Bylaw Number 6080
• Public Hearing Ads (updated as published)
• Neighbour Letter
• Advisory Planning Committee Report
• Report to Council (June 8, 2026)
• Report to Council (June 22, 2026)
• Written Submissions (updated as received)PUBLIC INPUT:
Proposed Bylaw 6080 and relevant background documents may be inspected at the Community Services Building, 3001 32nd Avenue between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday from July 2 to July 20, 2026 (except for weekend days and statutory holidays).Should you deem your interest in property affected by the subject application, it would be to your advantage to attend the Public Hearing, at which time you will be afforded an opportunity to be heard by Council. If you are unable to attend, you may appoint an agent to act on your behalf, or provide a hard copy or digital written submission (email to phearings@vernon.ca). Written submissions must be received by the Corporate Officer by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026. Any submissions received after 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026 related to the Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment application will not be accepted. Correspondence and emails must include your name and civic address.
NO SUBMISSIONS RELATED TO THE OCP AMENDMENT APPLICATION WILL BE RECEIVED BY COUNCIL FOLLOWING CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.
The City of Vernon video records all open Council meetings and public hearings and makes them available for viewing on the City’s website. The July 20, 2026 Public Hearing will be livestreamed and can be viewed at the following link: www.vernon.ca/council-video.
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File Manager:
Caitlyn Wiltsie, Senior Planner
Phone: 250-550-3247
Email: cwiltsie@vernon.caA Public Hearing has been scheduled for Monday, July 20, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 3400 30th Street, Vernon, B.C. in order for Council to receive public input regarding proposed bylaw “Zoning Text (Landscape Regulation Updates) Amendment Bylaw 6082, 2026”.
Purpose: To amend Zoning Bylaw 6000 Section 6 – Landscape and Screening Regulations as part of Zoning Bylaw Phase 2: Refine implementation.
• Proposed Bylaw 6082
• Chart of Proposed Text Amendments Bylaw 6082
• Report to Council
• Public Hearing Ads (updated as published)
• Written Submissions (updated as received)
PUBLIC INPUT:
Proposed Bylaw 6082 and relevant background documents may be inspected at the Community Services Building, 3001 32nd Avenue between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday from July 2 to July 20, 2026 (except for weekend days and statutory holidays).Should you deem your interest in property affected by the proposed bylaw, it would be to your advantage to attend the Public Hearing, at which time you will be afforded an opportunity to be heard by Council. If you are unable to attend, you may appoint an agent to act on your behalf, or provide a hard copy or digital written submission (email to phearings@vernon.ca). Written submissions must be received by the Corporate Officer by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026. Any submissions received after 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026 related to the proposed bylaw text amendment will not be accepted. Correspondence and emails must include your name and civic address.
No submissions related to this application will be accepted by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.
The City of Vernon video records all open Council meetings and public hearings and makes them available for viewing on the City’s website. The July 20, 2026 public hearing will be livestreamed and can be viewed at the following link: vernon.ca/council-video.
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File Manager:
Craig Broderick, Approving Officer
Phone: 250-550-3516
Email: cbroderick@vernon.caA Public Hearing has been scheduled for Monday, July 20, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 3400 30th Street, Vernon, B.C. for Council to receive public input regarding proposed bylaw “Zoning Text (Various Text Amendments) Amendment Bylaw 6083, 2026”.
Purpose: To update various sections of Zoning Bylaw 6000 pertaining to projections into yards, slopes, grades, purpose, access and airport land uses as part of “Phase 2: Refine” implementation.
• Proposed Bylaw 6083
• Chart of Proposed Text Amendments Bylaw 6083
• Report to Council
• Public Hearing Ads (updated as published)
• Written Submissions (updated as received)PUBLIC INPUT:
Proposed Bylaw 6083 and relevant background documents may be inspected at the Community Services Building, 3001 32nd Avenue between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday from July 2 to July 20, 2026 (except for weekend days and statutory holidays).Should you deem your interest in property affected by the proposed bylaw, it would be to your advantage to attend the Public Hearing, at which time you will be afforded an opportunity to be heard by Council. If you are unable to attend, you may appoint an agent to act on your behalf, or provide a hard copy or digital written submission (email to phearings@vernon.ca). Written submissions must be received by the Corporate Officer by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026. Any submissions received after 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026 related to the proposed bylaw text amendment will not be accepted. Correspondence and emails must include your name and civic address.
No submissions related to this application will be accepted by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.
The City of Vernon video records all open Council meetings and public hearings and makes them available for viewing on the City’s website. The July 20, 2026 public hearing will be livestreamed and can be viewed at the following link: vernon.ca/council-video.
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- City Staff will provide a brief description of the zoning application or the Official Community Plan amendment.
- The Mayor will request that the Corporate Officer should indicate any correspondence and/or petitions received for the record.
- The Mayor will call for speakers from the public in attendance.
- Microphones are provided at a podium for any person(s) wishing to speak at the meeting.
- The Chair will recognize only speakers at the microphones.
- The public and members of Council may ask questions of the speaker and/or City staff in order to clarify details.
- Final calls will be given for those wishing to speak.
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- Comments at Council meetings should be directed to the Chair or the member of Council that is presiding at the meeting.
- Introduce yourself - please clearly state your name and address before making your comments. You may be requested to provide your name and address on a list provided at the podium.
- Be sure to speak into the microphone so that your input can be clearly heard.
- The Mayor may be referred to as "Your Worship" or "Mr. Mayor", other Council members should be referred to as "Councillor".
- Be aware that comments on some issues may be restricted by legal requirements or policy.