FAQs

The two private parcels are part of a four-parcel redevelopment that straddles the City of Kelowna and District of Lake Country boundary but receive services and access from the District. Having the entire site within the District of Lake Country will allow the District to plan a cohesive community on the site, and to easily recover the costs of servicing the property and future residents of the development. Based on residential tax rates, the properties will provide an additional $41,490 in taxes to the District of Lake Country (2024 tax rates). The District will see 457 linear metres of the Rail Trail added to Lake Country. There are no tax increases to residents from this project.

There are no tax increases to residents as a result of the boundary adjustment. 

The proposed parcels include two lots previously owned by BC Tree Fruits located at 9595 Bottom Wood Lake Road and 672 Beaver Lake Road as well as 3 portions of the rail trail, as shown here.  

There is no cost for the land transfer as there is no purchase or selling of land. The land will be transferred from a private individual into our boundaries. The District will be required to maintain the additional 457 linear metres of the Rail Trail added to Lake Country which will cost approximately $4,000 per year and will also update the added section to the District’s existing standards at a one-time investment of approximately $23,000. There is no tax increase proposed as part of these costs.

This is a project based on boundary adjustment as part of a four-parcel redevelopment that straddles the City of Kelowna and District of Lake Country boundary but receive services and access from the District. The Okanagan Rail Trail parcels to be transferred will clarify the jurisdiction and ensure the District owns and is responsible for the maintenance of the trail along its boundary south to Beaver Lake Road.

The Province requires the District to obtain assent of the electors before they can proceed with a boundary adjustment. Elector assent is achieved through either a referendum or an APP. As a requirement under the Community Charter, this process ensures the community has an opportunity to submit an Elector Response Form should an individual oppose the boundary adjustment.

If you support this boundary adjustment you do not need to vote. In an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) you only need to vote if you are opposed to the proposal.

If you are opposed to the boundary adjustment you must submit an Elector Response Form available here.