GBGPCA Meeting with City of West Kelowna

In March 2022 our association President met with the City’s Chief Administrative Officer, Paul Gipps, and Planning Manager, Brent Magnan, to discuss the recent purchase of 4251 Gellatly Road for parkland and the latest updates on the Gellatly rezoning application. During this meeting the City was able to confirm: the parkland purchase and noted thatContinue reading “GBGPCA Meeting with City of West Kelowna”

Public Hearing on Proposed Revisions to Short Term Accommodation Regulations

On June 8, 2021 Council will hear from those wishing to provide input during a second public hearing on proposed revisions to short term accommodation regulations. The most recently proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments to regulate short term accommodations include:  Allowing principal residents to rent a portion of their primary residence as a short term accommodationContinue reading “Public Hearing on Proposed Revisions to Short Term Accommodation Regulations”

Upcoming Public Hearing for Revised Short Term Accommodation Regulations

The May 11, 2021 Council Meeting Highlights includes an update on the revised Short Term Accommodation regulations which will go to a new public hearing this June. The revised regulations propose: Permitting short term accommodations within a single–detached dwelling, secondary suite or carriage house. Maintaining existing regulations for Bed and Breakfasts except for a clarificationContinue reading “Upcoming Public Hearing for Revised Short Term Accommodation Regulations”

Letter Sent to City Re: Short Term Rentals

On January 5, 2021 the Gellatly Bay Goats Peak Community Association sent an email to the City of West Kelowna’s Development Services Department, Mayor & Council in response to their Draft Regulations for Short Term Rentals. Attention: City of West Kelowna’s Development Services Department, Mayor and Council, and Chief Administrative Officer RE: Short Term RentalsContinue reading “Letter Sent to City Re: Short Term Rentals”

Short Term Rental Feedback Requested

On Nov. 30, the City of West Kelowna launched a questionnaire to allow the community to provide feedback on our Draft Short Term Rental Regulations. Residents have until January 3 to provide their feedback on these draft regulations via an online questionnaire.  As noted by the City, Short Term Rental accommodations are a growing trend andContinue reading “Short Term Rental Feedback Requested”