 Distributed October 9, 2025Council Highlights October 7, 2025COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DCC Workshop Council met to take part in a workshop to update the District’s Development Cost Charge (DCC) Bylaw and develop an Amenity Cost Charge (ACC) Bylaw to ensure the District’s development finance tools effectively and sustainably fund essential amenities needed to support growth. DCCs are a financial tool that help communities recover the costs of off-site infrastructure needed to facilitate growth, including roads, water, sewer, drainage, fire halls, and police stations. They are based on the principle of cost-sharing infrastructure between existing taxpayers and new developments. DCCs are provincially regulated under the Local Government Act and require approval from the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs. ACCs help communities recover the costs of amenities that provide social, cultural, heritage, recreational or environmental benefits to a community. They closely resemble DCCs as they are charges for on-time capital costs that are growth driven. ACCs do not require approval from the ministry. The District’s current capital projects lists that trigger DCCs have been compiled from municipal master plans and the Official Community Plan. The lists of projects are resulting in extremely high DCC rates and staff and consultants sought Council’s input on what, if any, capital projects can be removed to reduce the proposed DCC and ACCs. For example, removing $1,000,000 in capital costs results in approximately a $1,000 reduction in DCCs. Next steps involved in the DCC update and ACC development include the following:Confirmation from Council of DCC and ACC project lists and draft ratesEngagement with stakeholders and the public on the draft DCC and ACC ratesReporting back to Council on the results of the engagementReadings of bylawsDCC submission to Ministry REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Photo Contest Winners Announced Council congratulated the three winners of the 2025 Capture Peachland Photo Contest. Taking first prize in their categories and winning a $200 gift certificate to the Peachland business of their choice, are:Teresa Triggiano – People & Pets in Parks categoryLucy Mattu – Peachland Close Up categoryGarey Klassen – Vibrant Views categoryOver 175 qualified entries were received in this year’s contest. Submitted photos will be showcased in District online and print publications. Mayor Patrick Van Minsel thanked all participants – it was a very hard choice! See winning photos posted below and more contest entries at Photo Contest | District of Peachland. 6488 Renfrew Road Rezoning Council adopted a bylaw to rezone 6488 Renfrew Road from Rural Residential (RR1) to Multi-Unit Infill Residential to facilitate a future subdivision. The following zoning conditions have been satisfied:Registration of a covenant that restricts building and development on identified portions due to steep slope hazard and the environmental sensitivity.Registration of a covenant that requires remittance of Community Amenity Contributions and installation of two speed (30 km/h) and curve-ahead warning signs prior to building permit issuance.Registration of statutory rights-of-way on the north end of the property and with a minimum width of 4.5 meters for the sanitary line at the south end of the property.Completion of the required road dedication on Renfrew Road.2026 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Council adopted the 2026 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw which identifies the following properties as eligible for full or partial exemption due to community benefit:Peachland United ChurchSt. Margaret’s Anglican ChurchPeachland Baptist ChurchPeachland Wellness Centre & Peachland Food BankPeachland Riding ClubOkanagan Boys & Girls Club & Our SPACE (School for Peachland Arts, Culture & Ecology).Peachland District Retirement SocietyMaple Springs Bible CampThe Nature Trust of BCPeachland Branch of the Royal Canadian LegionOkanagan Regional LibraryPeachland Chamber of Commerce.Th estimated financial impact of the 2026 tax exemptions, based on a 5% general tax increase, is $72,456 or .89% of the 2025 budgeted general municipal tax revenue or $22.52 for the average residential property. Regulation & Enforcement of E-Scooters, E-Bikes After discussion stemming from concerns raised in the community about inappropriate use of e-scooters, e-bikes, e-motorcycles and e-dirt bikes, Council agree that enforcement of these motorized vehicles should remain the responsibility of the RCMP. They further agreed to request that the RCMP consider incorporating e-bike, e-motorcycle, e-dirt bike and e-scooter safety education in its school liaison and community outreach programs, with a focus on helmet use, legal age limits for operation, safe operating behaviour and acceptable locations for use. The District will share information with residents about appropriate use of these electric vehicles. Read the Council Report at Regular Council Meeting – October 07, 2025 Modular Building Purchase Council approved the purchase of a $75,000, 12’ x 60’ modular office building to be set up in the rear parking lot of the District Municipal Hall to be used for additional office space. Rise & Report – Terminate Road Closure Application After an in-camera meeting, Council agreed to direct staff to terminate the Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw application for a portion of municipal road adjacent to Maranatha Drive and Princeton Avenue. Next Council Meeting The next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025, beginning at 3 pm. Council meetings are open to the public and webcast live. Find the full schedule by visiting www.peachland.ca/government/meetings. Find webcasts of past meetings at www.peachland.ca/government/meetings/archived-webcasts. Keep informed; subscribe to get news and event information emailed directly to you at www.peachland.ca/services/subscribe. 2025 Capture Peachland Photo Contest Winners    |
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