2016 Achievements
Community Services
Highest Construction Year in Lake Country History
In 2016 all previous construction records were surpassed – with a total construction value of $92.8 million.
On average since incorporation, there have been 76 single family
residences built each year, but in 2016 there were 142 alone, plus
47 new secondary suites.
Citizens of Lake Country can expect to participate more in defining
the long range vision for the community during 2017 through the
ongoing Parks and Recreation Master Plan as well as an Official
Community Plan update. These overarching plans ensure
community livability is enhanced and growth and development are
managed in a sustainable way to include the amenities that Lake
Country residents want to enjoy long into the future.
“Lake Country was one of the first
municipalities in the Okanagan valley a
few years ago to approve registered
secondary suite development zones to
support a diversity of housing needs in
the community,” said Mark Koch,
Director of Community
Services. “Council is very interested in
making sure the housing in Lake
Country is accessible to a wider range
of people at all stages of their life.”
Development Process Application/Guides
Streamlining the process of developing land in Lake Country, a series of Development Process Applications/Guides
were compiled to walk property owners through the application process to achieve their development vision.
Okanagan Rail Corridor Land Strategy
With the purchase of the Okanagan Rail Corridor lands through Lake Country, Council sought to identify non-core
areas/excess lands that could be sold.
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