Bylaws & policies

The creation of bylaws and the development and evaluation of policies builds a governing framework that promotes openness, accountability and responsible leadership for the community as a whole.

The following list contains our most widely used bylaws and all of the current Council policies. Please note that bylaws and policies are provided online for information or research purposes only. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the bylaws and policies posted on our website. If required, you may obtain official certified copies from the Office of the City Clerk.

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Board of Variance BylawBylaw No. 9817
Contact Office of the City Clerk at 250-469-8645
Under the Local Government Act, if a municipality has a zoning bylaw it must also have a Board of Variance. This Board of Variance bylaw...
Building BylawBylaw No. 7245
Contact Building Inspections (24-hour Inspection Line) 250-469-8977. Development Services 250-469-8960
This bylaw covers the construction, alteration, repair, or demolition of buildings and structures, including swimming pools, within the...
Building NumberingBylaw No. 7071
Contact Development Services 250-469-8960
This bylaw outlines the policies and procedures for assigning numbers to buildings within the City. Provision is also made for how building...
Business Licence and Regulation BylawBylaw No. 12585
New business license bylaw to replace Bylaw No. 7878.
Business License Applications - Adult Video OutletsPolicy No. 227
To guide the review of Business License applications for adult video establishments.
Bylaw Notice EnforcementBylaw No. 10475
Contact Bylaw Enforcement at 250 469-8686
These City bylaws can be adjudicated. This bylaw sets out the option to either pay the penalty or request a hearing. Some of the bylaws...
Charitable Donations and Gifts to the CityPolicy No. 306
To guide acceptance of gifts and issuance of income tax receipts for cash donations and gifts-in-kind made to the City.
Circulation of Correspondence to CouncilPolicy No. 369
To guide the circulation of correspondence to Council.
City Manager's Attendance at Meetings of the CouncilPolicy No. 25
To establish the City Manager’s attendance at Council meetings.
City of Kelowna Corporate Logo - Coat of Arms or SailsPolicy No. 281
To guide requests for use of the corporate logo, coat of arms, or sails.
City of Kelowna Lapel PinsPolicy No. 32
To control the distribution of City of Kelowna pins.
City of Kelowna Municipal and Regional District Tax BylawBylaw No. 12290
Contact Partnerships Office - 250-469-8935
City of Kelowna Well Regulation BylawBylaw No. 11770
Contact Infrastructure Planning 250-469-8614
A bylaw to regulate the disconnection and closure of wells on properties connected to the City Water Utility.
City Ownership of Stuart Park and City Hall BlockPolicy No. 340
To guide property ownership of Stuart Park and City Hall Block.
Civic & Community AwardsPolicy No. 382
To guide the Civic & Community Awards program.
Civic Community Facility Naming PolicyPolicy No. 343
To guide the naming of City owned land and facilities or re-naming existing facilities.
Clean Indoor Air and Smoking Regulation BylawBylaw No. 5980
Contact Development Services at 250-469-8960
The Clean Indoor Air and Smoking Regulation Bylaw sets out the regulations under which owners or operators of restaurants, bowling alleys,...
Code of ConductPolicy No. 388
To set out the expectations Council Members are to follow in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities as elected officials.
Commemorative Recognitions (i.e. Plaques) in City ParksPolicy No. 242
To establish criteria for commemorative or memorial recognitions in City parks and outdoor public spaces.
Community Grant PolicyPolicy No. 380
To establish a grant funding framework for individuals and non-profit organizations.