Meetings & Notices

In 2024, the Province of BC has introduced significant changes to the Local Government Act (The Act) that PROHIBIT regional districts from holding public hearings when a proposed zoning amendment application is consistent with an Official Community Plan (OCP) and when the residential portion of the development accounts for 50% or more of the total development area.  In these circumstances, the RDEK will provide a notice under the requirements of The Act prior to the Board Meeting when the application will be considered.  These Notices will be listed below under the "Bylaw Amendment Notices - Not Requiring Public Hearing" section.

Public hearings will still be required when proposed amendment applications are not consistent with an existing OCP or do not meet the 50% residential coverage guidelines listed above.  These notices will be posted prior to the Public Hearing under the requirements of The Act and will be listed below under the "Bylaw Amendment Public Hearing Notices" section.

Both types of notices under The Act identify the timing of when the RDEK can accept written submissions from the public on the proposed bylaw amendment. 

Bylaw No. 3456 “Regional District of East Kootenay – Lake Koocanusa Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2432, 2013 – Amendment Bylaw No. 11, 2026 (Koocanusa Village / KV Properties Inc.)”

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Bylaw No. 3457 “Regional District of East Kootenay – SweetWater Zoning and Floodplain Management Bylaw No. 2127, 2009 – Amendment Bylaw No. 13, 2026 (Koocanusa Village / KV Properties Inc.)”

• Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00 pm
• Location: A public hearing will be held via Zoom webinar conference.
• Registration Required in Advance: Click here to register by Monday, May 25, 2026 at 4:30 pm.
• Contact: Rhiannon Chippett, T/Planning Technician at [hidden] or toll free at [hidden] or email [hidden].

   

Pursuant to Section 494 of the Local Government Act, public notice is hereby given that the RDEK is considering Short-term Rental Temporary Use Permit No. STR 3-26. Issuance of the permit will be considered by the delegated RDEK staff person at 10:00 am on May 20, 2026, at the RDEK office at 19 - 24 Ave South in Cranbrook, BC.

• Temporary Use Permit No. 3-26

Pursuant to Section 494 of the Local Government Act, public notice is hereby given that the RDEK is considering Short-term Rental Temporary Use Permit No. STR 10-26. Issuance of the permit will be considered by the delegated RDEK staff person at 10:00 am on May 20, 2026, at the RDEK office at 19 - 24 Ave South in Cranbrook, BC.

• Temporary Use Permit No. STR 10-26

Pursuant to Section 494 of the Local Government Act, public notice is hereby given that the RDEK is considering Short-term Rental Temporary Use Permit No. STR 16-26. Issuance of the permit will be considered by the delegated RDEK staff person at 10:00 am on May 20, 2026, at the RDEK office at 19 - 24 Ave South in Cranbrook, BC.

• Temporary Use Permit No. STR 16-26

Pursuant to Section 494 of the Local Government Act, public notice is hereby given that the RDEK is considering Short-term Rental Temporary Use Permit No. STR 18-26. Issuance of the permit will be considered by the delegated RDEK staff person at 10:00 am on May 20, 2026, at the RDEK office at 19 - 24 Ave South in Cranbrook, BC.

• Temporary Use Permit No. STR 18-26

Pursuant to Section 494 of the Local Government Act, public notice is hereby given that the RDEK is considering Short-term Rental Temporary Use Permit No. STR 19-26. Issuance of the permit will be considered by the delegated RDEK staff person at 10:00 am on May 20, 2026 at the RDEK office at 19 - 24 Ave South in Cranbrook, BC.

• Temporary Use Permit No. STR 19-26

Pursuant to Section 494 of the Local Government Act, public notice is hereby given that the RDEK is considering Short-term Rental Temporary Use Permit No. STR 33-26. Issuance of the permit will be considered by the delegated RDEK staff person at 10:00 am on May 20, 2026, at the RDEK office at 19 - 24 Ave South in Cranbrook, BC.

• Temporary Use Permit No. STR 33-26

RDEK Board of Directors is considering an application for a Temporary Use Permit. The Board will consider the proposed Permit at its meeting on June 12, 2026.  To view the application and guidelines for submitting written comments, including submission deadline, click on the link below.

• Temporary Use Permit No. 3-26