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Development Variance Permit:
Council approved the variance application for 12827 Pixton Rd. The applicant applied for reduction to the minimum rear yard setback for an existing single detached house from 6m to 3.9m, which results in a variance of 2.1m.
Development Permit & Variance:
Council approved the development permit for construction of the house, accessory suite and swimming pool for lot 229 Hare Road. Reduction of the front yard setback for the accessory...
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Lake Country eateries are being impacted by Monday’s announcement restricting indoor dining. In fact, many local restaurants and wineries have been preparing for months to open their food and beverage services this week for the season.
Let’s all show Lake Country businesses our support – especially the eateries – as they try to stay open throughout this difficult time. If you need another reason to take a day off from cooking - here it is. Between now...
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Lake Country, BC – Council responded quickly in early 2021 to use Development Cost Charge (DCC) funds to acquire property adjacent to Beasley Park on Woodsdale Road in Lake Country. 
“When Council learned that property right across from Beasley Park was going up for sale, we immediately discussed opportunities for purchasing it to give the community more centrally-located public park space,” said Mayor James Baker. “During the current pandemic,...
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Okanagan Lake pumphouse upgrades were completed ahead of schedule in early March. Approximately 2,800 properties that were temporarily switched over to the Beaver Lake water source during the pumphouse upgrade work are now receiving 100% Okanagan Lake water with no advisory on it. 
In October 2020 the District began upgrades to the Okanagan Lake pumphouse. The project was identified in the  water master plan  and includes increased pumping capacity, a new ultraviolet...
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Development Variance Permit:
Council approved the “U” shaped development variance for the dock located at 15738 Whiskey Cove Road. Council denied two separate variance applications which included an increase to the width of the dock and extension to the length.
Compliance Update:
Council was given an update on compliance issues related to the property at 10850 Lodge Road. The owner of the property has been given until December 2022 to rectify bylaw...
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