With the comments of Alan Patton now published – there will be no further discussion on the issue until after the RDOS Board Meeing June 17. Both sides or the many views …….have been printed and read……. No more are necessary!

Backyard Farm TUP Application There are many aspects associated with this application that need to be addressed. I would like to discuss only a couple of issues dealing with compliance and definitions. Approximately, 5 years ago I first met Chris Van Hooydonk where he told me about the Regional Districts involvement and compliance issues concerning […]

On the TUP application (Chris Van Hooydonk et al) – the RDOS board in Penticton will approve it. !! The local APC never had a chance even to chat about it. If you study the history, the land, the ALC,  the zoning, the application, the use of the land – many can be confused and […]

I would like to provide insight as to what I feel my APC  (Area Planning Commission)  needs to function properly and in the best way to serve area “C”. I purposely seek out those who will look at the applications that come to them from all different points of view. If The APC consisted of […]

  A locally owned and operated business in Oliver is working to rally community support after dealing with unplanned bureaucratic hurdles from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen on their property. For the past seven years, Chris Van Hooydonk and his family have worked to build Backyard Farm, a combination of a culinary experience tied with […]