Urban Planning

Kelowna has been identified as the fastest growing municipality over 100,000 people in British Columbia. Good planning is critical for Kelowna to develop as a sustainable and livable community. While Kelowna’s boundaries encompass 101 square miles of the beautiful Okanagan Valley, steep hillsides, Okanagan Lake and our agricultural land base all pose unique challenges.

Planning and Corporate Services oversees growth management through Strategic, Special Projects and Current Planning by providing guidance to Council and Committees. The Department handles preparation of the Official Community Plan as well as individual neighbourhood and sector plans. The department oversees all development including the construction and demolition of buildings, subdivision approval and the institution of special designations such as Heritage Conservation areas.