Planning and Development Applications:
Development Variance Permit | DVP00411 | 5617 Oyama Lake Road
Council approved a Development Variance Permit for 5617 Oyama Lake Road, allowing the property owners to subdivide their parcel into two lots without disrupting the existing Oyama Zipline Adventure Park property. The variance permits a modified lot configuration that keeps the business on one lot, varying the zoning bylaw's original subdivision layout, which would have bisected the business and created non-conforming lots. With this approval, the property owners can proceed with the subdivision application, which will be reviewed through the standard process.
Development Variance Permit |DVP00414 | 16166 Commonage Road
Council approved a Development Variance Permit to allow a three-storey single-family dwelling at 16166 Commonage Rd, as recommended by staff. The proposed building meets height requirements due to the property's slope but required a variance for exceeding the two-and-a-half-storey limit in the zoning bylaw.
Temporary Use Permit | TUP00106 | 11852 Hwy 97
Council approved a Temporary Use Permit for a self-storage facility in the basement of Lakewood Mall for three years, with the possibility of renewal. The applicant believes the facility will be a viable business due to its proximity to Turtle Bay Marina & Resort and the Rockridge residential community, while also generating income to support property renovations.
Agricultural Land Reserve | ALR00191|14550 Middle Bench Road
Council approved the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) application to allow the reconstruction of an additional dwelling on the agricultural property at 14550 Middle Bench Road. The new dwelling, intended for family use, aligns with the District's Official Community Plan, zoning bylaws, and provincial agricultural regulations.
Departmental Reports:
Development Cost Charge (DCC)
Council adopted the DCC Amendment Bylaw 1233, 2024 and the DCC Update Policy 214, 2025. The District is updating its Development Cost Charges (DCC) Bylaw for water, sanitary sewer, and roads, with Council approving the bylaw and implementing a policy for regular updates based on provincial best practices. Requests for DCC reductions or waivers will be handled on a case-by-case basis to balance infrastructure needs with development feasibility. Developers have been consulted, and in-stream projects will be protected under previous DCC rates if permits or subdivision approvals are secured within one year of the bylaw’s adoption.
Flood Management Strategy
Council directed staff to create a Flood Management Strategy Bylaw. In response to a Notice of Motion made by Councillor Brett on July 16, 2024, staff reviewed existing regulations and recommended creating a Flood Management Bylaw for Lake Country to address flood hazards from increased density and impermeable surfaces. This bylaw would consolidate provincial and municipal regulations, designate floodplains, establish Flood Construction Levels, and ensure development compliance to enhance community resilience. Additionally, staff emphasized the distinction between flood management, which mitigates large-scale flooding, and stormwater management, which focuses on everyday runoff control, both of which are essential for sustainable urban planning.
Jack Seaton Park | Burn Plan
For information, staff advised Council that the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) will be supporting the District and the Lake Country Fire Department in conducting a prescribed burn covering up to 3.81 hectares in Jack Seaton Park beginning as early as March 22 (weather dependent). This burn is expected to provide an excellent example of what a forest stand can look like with a burn treatment versus what could happen when a wildfire occurs without treatment. Key goals of this prescribed burn include returning a natural and necessary process to the land base, removing forest fuels to reduce the long-term risk of wildfire and provide cross-training opportunities between BCWS, District of Lake Country and Lake Country Fire Department.
Council Remuneration Task Force
Council directed staff to proceed with soliciting members for Council Remuneration Task Force as per Council Remuneration Task Force (CRTF) Policy 154. The Council Remuneration Task Force (CRTF) reviews and recommends updates to Council’s remuneration and expense policy before each municipal election. Comprised of community members, the CRTF ensures an independent, unbiased assessment, with any approved changes implemented for the new Council term.
2024 Statistics Summary
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Bylaws for Adoption and Readings Following a Public Hearing:
Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1246, 2024 | Z0000341 | Backyard Chickens
Council adopted the Zoning Amendment (Backyard Chickens) Bylaw 1246, 2024
Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1268, 2025 | Z0000340 | Lot 11 - 18451 Crystal Waters Road
Council adopted the Zoning Amendment (Z0000340) Bylaw 1268, 2025
Sanitary Sewer Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw 1270, 2025
Council adopted the Sanitary Sewer Regulation and Rate Amendment Bylaw 1270, 2025
Zoning Amendment Bylaws 1261, 2025 & 1259, 2025 | Z0000269 & Z0000274 | Lot 64 Tyndall Road
Council adopted Zoning Amendment (Z0000269) Bylaw 1261, 2025 and Zoning Amendment (Z0000274) Bylaw 1259, 2025
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