Public Hearings

Public hearings are held 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, 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

File Manager:
Michelle Austin, Current Planner
Phone: 250-550-7685
Email: maustin@vernon.ca
A rezoning amendment to Zoning Bylaw Number 5000 is being considered for the subject property and, in accordance with the Local Government Act, a public hearing is not required. This rezoning amendment proposes to rezone part of Lot A, Sec 31, Tp 9, ODYD, Plan 40116 (Bella Vista Rd/Appaloosa Way) from A2 – Rural Large Holdings to R2 – Large Lot Residential for a 14-lot single detached housing development. The proposed rezoning amendment is consistent with the Official Community Plan.
Bella Vista Rd/Appaloosa Way Rezoning Amendment Bylaw 5905, 2022 – Zoning Map Amendment
Bella Vista Road/Appaloosa Way
- Notice of Rezoning Application Ads (updated as published)
- Bylaw Number 5905
- Proposed Subdivision Plan
- Neighbour Letter
- Council Report dated March 30, 2022
- Memorandum dated April 13, 2022
Public Inspection
Enquiries relative to the above proposed bylaw amendment should be directed to the Community Infrastructure and Development Division located at the Community Services Building, 3001 – 32nd Avenue, Vernon, B.C. or by calling 250-550-3634. Copies of the bylaw and relevant background documents are available for inspection during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.), Monday to Friday inclusive (excluding Statutory Holidays) from May 16 to May 30, 2022. Documents may also be viewed at www.vernon.ca/publichearings.

1. City Staff will provide a brief description of the zoning application or the Official Community Plan amendment.
2. The Mayor will request that the Corporate Officer should indicate any correspondence and/or petitions received for the record.
3. 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.
- 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.

Public Hearings

Upcoming Public Hearings Background Documents

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