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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Kelowna 2040 - Official Community PlanBylaw No. 12300
The purpose of the Official Community Plan (OCP) is to provide a statement of objectives and policies to guide planning and land use...
Subdivision, Development & Servicing BylawBylaw No. 7900
The Subdivision, Development & Servicing Bylaw sets the standards and specifications for works and services, and sets out the...
Traffic bylawBylaw No. 8120
The Traffic Bylaw regulates parking, and the operation of motor vehicles and cycles along highways, sidewalks and boulevard within the City...
Zoning BylawBylaw No. 12375
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The Zoning Bylaw governs land use and the form, siting, height, and density of all development within the City boundaries to provide for...
2023 Annual Tax Rate BylawBylaw No. 12504
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2023 DCC Reserve Fund Expenditure BylawBylaw No. 12505
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2023 Tax Structure BylawBylaw No. 12503
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2024 Permissive Tax Exemption BylawBylaw No. 12579
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to establish the annual permissive tax exemption bylaw.
2025 Permissive Tax Exemption ScheduleBylaw No. 12695
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2025 PTE
5YR FInancial Plan (2024-2028)Bylaw No. 12639
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Accessibility Measures for Hotels and MotelsPolicy No. 341
To guide hotels and motels on how to design for accessibility.
Active Living & Culture Fees and Charges Bylaw No.9609Bylaw No. 9609
Contact Recreation & Business Services at 250-469-8685
The bylaw sets the charges for using recreation, parks and cultural services and facilities. These include admission fees to swimming pools...
Agricultural Land Reserve (A.L.R.) ReferralsPolicy No. 03
To establish a procedure for handling ALR appeals.
Airport Fees BylawBylaw No. 7982
Contact Kelowna International Airport at 250-807-4300
The Airport Fees Bylaw sets the fees for use of Kelowna International Airport terminal space and lands. It outlines the fees for aircraft...
Amendment to 2023-2027 Five Year Financial PlanBylaw No. 12638
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Animal and Poultry Regulation and Animal Pound BylawBylaw No. 5421
Contact Bylaw Enforcement at 250-469-8686
This bylaw regulates the keeping of horses, mules, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, chickens, guinea pigs and other farm animals within...
Annual Tax Rate Bylaw 2024Bylaw No. 12641
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Automated Voting Machines General Local Elections and Other Voting BylawBylaw No. 10970
Contact Office of the City Clerk at 250 469-8645
This bylaw outlines the procedures and requirements to be applied in the conduct of local government elections and other voting that’s...
BIA Renewal Bylaw - 2024-2028Bylaw No. 12575
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to renew the Downtown Kelowna Business Improvement Area Association for another term and have the Business Promotion Scheme approved by...
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...