LATEST UPDATE: Small-Scale, Multi-Unit (SSMU) Housing Initiative
As of June 2024, the City of Penticton has introduced a new Zoning Bylaw and updated Official Community Plan to implement recent provincial housing initiatives, implement several OCP Housing Task Force recommendations, and further support growth in the City. As a part of these changes, all lots previously zoned for single-family detached, duplex and cluster housing have been consolidated into two zones, R4-L and R4-S, which permit up to four dwelling units. To support accessory units in these zones, parking requirements for carriage houses and secondary suites have been removed. To confirm the new zoning and regulations for your property, visit the City of Penticton Property Viewer.
Other changes include:
- Removal of the Spiller Road area as a Growth Area and New Hillside Neighbourhood
- Removal of on-site residential parking requirements in the downtown area
- Remove parking requirements for carriage houses and secondary suites
- Increase allowable building heights on the 400-600 blocks of Main Street from 15m to 36.6m
- Creating Transit-Oriented Areas
- Increase Lakeshore Drive Residential Front Yard Setbacks to 9m
A full tracked-changes version of the new Zoning Bylaw and summary of Official Community Plan changes are available on shapeyourcitypenticton.ca
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