Residents of Penticton have an opportunity to share feedback on proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) amendments for properties at 434 Lakeshore Drive West and 2490/2510 Government Street.
Council has directed staff to undertake public engagement before considering whether to move forward with the proposed changes. No decisions have been made, and feedback will help inform Council’s next steps.
The proposal for 434 Lakeshore Drive West would redesignate the property from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential. A related rezoning request would allow for a multi-family residential development on the site, which has remained vacant since the former Warren House was destroyed by fire in 2022.
The proposal for 2490/2510 Government Street would redesignate the properties from Industrial to Mixed Use, allowing for residential units in an area primarily used for industrial purposes.
“Both of these applications involve potential changes to long-standing land use designations, which is why public input is such a critical part of the process,” says Blake Laven, General Manager of Development Services. “Community feedback will help inform how these sites may evolve and how they fit within Penticton’s broader planning objectives."
Feedback will be collected through to June 12, 2026. Residents are encouraged to complete an online survey at shapeyourcitypenticton.ca. Anyone interested in learning more about the proposals can participate in one of the following two sessions:
- Information Session
Wednesday, May 27
4 p.m – 6 p.m.
Council Chambers at City Hall
- Information Booth at Penticton Farmers Market
Saturday, May 30
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
200 block of Main Steet (outside BMO)
For more information about these projects, visit: Penticton.ca.