Mill Creek Floodplain Bylaw
The bylaw for the floodplain area surrounding Mill Creek was adopted by City Council August 2010.
Background
Historically, the Provincial Ministry of Environment (MOE) actively participated in the floodplain development decisions and standards. However, MOE has recently dissolved its role in this capacity and this responsibility now rests with local government to keep its communities safe.
Future development and redevelopment
The City has invested in the review and implementation of the Floodplain Bylaw to protect future development and redevelopment in the Mill Creek floodplain area by establishing Flood Construction Levels (FCL). A FCL is the elevation of the lowest habitable floor of a building under construction. The FCL sets the minimum level whereby protection of a property may be reasonably assured in the event of a major flood event.
These construction measures establish greater certainty when estimating building construction costs in the short term, and will provide for long term financial stability due to decreased property damage when disaster strikes. The bylaw will responsibly address ‘duty of care’ to its citizens regarding floodplain hazard management.
Are you in the Mill Creek floodplain boundary?
To view the boundary and flood control levels, visit the Kelowna Map Viewer
and click on the Regulated Use folder and refresh your screen. Or view the maps noted below under the Document Centre.
Public Consultation
The City of Kelowna hosted an open house on April 1, 2010 to collect input from the public and share information regarding the proposed Floodplain Bylaw.
An information notice was distributed to 6,000 property owners with property located in the Mill Creek Floodplain Boundary.
Document Centre
Maps of areas affected below:
Lake to Kirschner Roads Fenwick to Penno Roads
Kirschner to Cary Roads Cary to Fenwick Roads
Penno Road to University Way University Way to Old Vernon Road
Open House Displays
Property Owners Notice
Download Frequently Asked Questions
or review the details of the bylaw.