Key changes to Vernon zoning, newest first. Bylaw 6000 replaced the former zoning framework and implemented provincial housing rules; later map amendments address specific areas.
October 14, 2025: 6545 Okanagan Landing Road rezoned for medium-scale housing
· OCP Bylaw 6023 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 6024
Council adopted Bylaw 6024 to rezone 6545 Okanagan Landing Road from Agricultural & Rural: Small Block (Non-ALR) to Medium Scale Housing. A related Official Community Plan amendment changed the designation from low-density to high-density residential.
The rezoning applied to the named property after conditions were met, including a housing agreement and land dedication for a future creekside pathway. This is a site-specific approval, not a change to other AGRS properties.
June 24, 2024: Vernon replaces its zoning bylaw and brings in provincial housing rules
· Zoning Bylaw 6000
On June 24, 2024, Vernon adopted Zoning Bylaw 6000, replacing Bylaw 5000. The City says the new bylaw consolidated zones, implemented provincial housing legislation and created Transit-Oriented Development Areas.
The new framework reorganized the housing zones and removed legacy North Okanagan Regional District zoning. A lot’s former zone code may therefore no longer describe its current permissions. Find the parcel on the current map and check its new zone schedule.
We compare the municipality's consolidated zoning bylaw and its published updates against our stored copies. Each entry links to the municipality's published record. This timeline highlights selected residential changes; use the official bylaw and amendment records to confirm the rules for your lot.
Frequently asked questions
What changed when Vernon adopted Zoning Bylaw 6000?
Bylaw 6000 replaced Bylaw 5000, consolidated zones, implemented provincial housing legislation and added Transit-Oriented Development Areas. Check the current bylaw and zoning map because older zone labels may have changed.
Does a Vernon small-scale housing zone guarantee a certain building form?
No. Zone rules, lot conditions, servicing and other approvals determine what can be built. Unit capacity and building form are separate questions. Read the relevant schedule and confirm your proposal with the City of Vernon.
How do I check a Vernon property?
Search the City’s zoning map for the address, identify the current zone, and read that zone and the general regulations in Bylaw 6000. The City page also provides an amendment index.
How does this timeline track changes?
It summarizes selected adopted bylaws from City pages and council records. Use the City’s current bylaw, amendment index and parcel map to confirm the rules currently attached to an address.
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