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Kelowna Sustainability Checklist
The City of Kelowna endeavours to…
Sustain the Environment. Encourage Develop a Compact Urban Form.
development and land use changes that will Develop a more compact urban form that
not compromise the ability of future maximizes the use of existing infrastructure,
generations to meet their needs and to by increasing densities through
enjoy the quality of life that we experience development, conversion, and re-
today; development within existing areas,
particularly in the Downtown or other
Encourage Mixed Use Developments. designated Urban Centres, and by providing
Encourage a mix of residential, employment, for higher densities within future urban
institutional, and recreational uses within areas. Encourage development to proceed in
individual buildings or larger development a logical, sequential order, concurrently with
projects, and an increased share of availability of required urban services.
development going to the Downtown or
other designated Urban Centres, in order to Sustainable Development. Continue to
provide greater access by proximity, thereby promote social well being and quality of life
reducing transportation-related pollution and by including and implementing policies and
urban sprawl; actions that are environmentally sound and
sustainable for development and re-
development within the City.KELOWNA SUSTAINABILITY CHECKLIST
possible. The questions in the Checklist
are meant to advance the following
Instructions sustainability objectives.
All applicants for Official Community Plan
1. Efficient use of public funds: mixed
Amendment, Zoning Bylaw Amendment,
use, higher density areas make better use
Subdivision, Development Permit or
of existing infrastructure, reduce demands
Development Variance Permit are
for new roads and services and reduce
requested to complete the Smart Growth
long term infrastructure maintenance
Checklist. Please review and complete the
costs;
checklist and if necessary, provide a
supplementary letter explaining, in more
2. Protect open space and natural
detail, how the proposed development
areas: concentrating growth within
incorporates the listed or other Smart
existing urban areas minimizes land
Growth principles. Applicants are
consumption, protects natural features,
encouraged to provide as much
preserves wildlife corridors and minimizes
information as possible to assist City
environmental impacts;
Council, staff and advisory bodies (i.e.
Advisory Planning Commission,
3. Placemaking: people want to live in
Community Heritage Commission etc.) in
neighbourhoods that are lively and
their review of development proposals.
attractive urban live/work/play
The relevance of the Checklist questions
environments, with adequate amenities,
will depend on the nature and scope of
and which respect the existing
the project.
neighbourhood and community character,
design and historic features;
Mission Statement
4. Accessibility: compact mixed use
Kelowna’s Official Community Plan seeks development reduces commuting
to maintain or enhance our unique distances, and increases transportation
environment and lifestyle on behalf of the choice (e.g., walking, cycling, and public
people of Kelowna through the provision transit);
of dynamic and accountable leadership
and effective municipal services (Kelowna 5. Housing choice: expanding housing
2020). choices for different age groups, income
and household sizes allows people to
Development is an essential part of the remain in the same neighbourhood
City’s future: it creates the urban through different life stages and
environment as well as influences social discourages out-migration due to
wellbeing, economic strength and affordability issues;
environmental conditions. This survey is
designed to ensure that Council, staff and 6. Shorter commutes and more
the development community work in transportation choices: locating jobs in
partnership to achieve the long term goals regionally-accessible hubs served by
and objectives of the community. transit and with housing nearby allows
people to work closer to home or live
The purpose of this Sustainability Checklist closer to work, reducing dependence on
is to assist Council, staff and developers to the automobile and aids in improving air
create the most sustainable project qualityKELOWNA SUSTAINABILITY CHECKLIST
Economic Sustainability 3. Are there any other components of
economic sustainability (e.g., suitability of
A healthy economy relates to the quality of life units for home based businesses, green
for the citizens in our community. The City products, local job creation) advanced by this
would like to maintain a balance between the proposal?
number of jobs and the resident labour force,
and ensure those jobs are accessible by transit. Yes/No
Important considerations also include support
for local business, job creation, infrastructure If yes, describe:
efficiency and consideration for and reduction ____________________________________
of resource consumption. ____________________________________
1. Comment on direct employment created by ____________________________________
this project during construction:
a) number and duration of jobs (full time, part Environmental Sustainability
time) ________________________________
Community and building design can
significantly influence resource consumption
b) types of jobs (e.g., construction, design) (e.g., energy, water) and waste generation
_____________________________________ (e.g., vehicle emissions, solid waste) in the
local community. New development should be
c) income range of jobs designed to avoid or minimize negative
_____________________________________ impacts on the existing natural environment
and maximize the benefits of the City’s
2. Will the project provide direct employment existing infrastructure.
(i.e., on the development site) after the project
is completed? Built Environment
Yes/No 4. Comment on the following site planning
components:
If so, comment on employment provided by
sector, type, income range, and the number of 4.1 Walking distance to:
jobs that are full-time and part-time.
____________________________________ a) bus stop (in kms)
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________ b) trails, greenways, cycling routes (in kms)
____________________________________
4.2 Is development located in the Downtown
or in one of the City’s designated Urban
Centres (see Kelowna Official Community
Plan Map 6.2) and on lands less than 30%
slope (Map 7.1 of Kelowna’s Official
Community Plan).
Yes/NoKELOWNA SUSTAINABILITY CHECKLIST
4.6 Will site remediation be part of the
4.3 Provides additional support for alternative development process?
transportation use (check all that apply):
Yes/Not Applicable
variance received to provide less parking
If yes, briefly outline proposed remediation
than required;
approach:
bicycle storage; ____________________________________
change rooms (end of trip facilities); ____________________________________
designated parking for car share spaces, ____________________________________
high occupancy vehicles (e.g., carpool,
____________________________________
vanpool, smart cars, hybrids);
incorporates Transportation Demand ____________________________________
Management (TDM)1 measures;
other, describe: 4.7 Mitigation of light pollution (e.g., spill
lighting and off-site glare avoided)
____________________________________
____________________________________ Yes/No
____________________________________
If yes, describe:
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________
1
Note: for TDM information see
http://www.kelowna.ca/CM/Page377.aspx. ____________________________________
____________________________________
4.4 On site storm water management (e.g.,
green roof treatment, permeable paving, on-
site detention/retention drainage, fish or 4.8 Does the project provide enhanced waste
aquatic habitat protection) diversion facilities (e.g., on-site recycling for
cardboard,/bottles cans/other recyclables, or
Yes/No on-site composting)
If yes, describe (note ratio of impervious to Yes/No
pervious
surfaces): If yes, describe:
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
4.5 Floodplain mitigation (note: this is a
requirement in floodplain areas)
Yes/NoKELOWNA SUSTAINABILITY CHECKLIST
5. Comment on inclusion of the following 6.1 Energy efficiency of proposed structures
water efficiency techniques: (e.g. building location responding to daily
sun/shade patterns, high performance
5.1 Water efficient landscaping (e.g., drought envelopes, passive solar gain, solar shading,
resistant and/or native plantings, use of non- natural ventilation, ground heating/cooling,
potable or reclaimed water for irrigation, high high efficiency fixtures, consideration of heat
efficiency irrigation, use of rainwater cisterns island effect2).
for irrigation and Xeriscape Landscaping )
Yes/No
Yes/No
If yes, describe:
If yes, describe: ____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
2
5.2 Onsite wastewater treatment? For more information on the heat island effect,
visit http://eetd.lbl.gov/HeatIsland/.
Yes/No
If yes, describe: 6.2 Use of renewable energy alternatives (e.g.,
____________________________________ geothermal, solar, off-grid, FortisBC Green
Power).
____________________________________
Yes/No
____________________________________
If yes, describe:
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________
5.3 Water use reduction measures (e.g., low ____________________________________
consumption fixtures, storm water irrigation) ____________________________________
Yes/No
6.3 Chlorofluocarbons (CFC) reduction in
If yes, describe: heating, ventilating, and air conditioning
____________________________________ (HVAC) equipment, Power Smart technology?
____________________________________ Yes/No
____________________________________
If yes, describe:
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________
6. Comment on inclusion of the following
methods to reduce energy use and improve air ____________________________________
quality: ____________________________________KELOWNA SUSTAINABILITY CHECKLIST
7. Comment on the following methods for 7.4 Is LEED4 certification being pursued for
sustainable use and reuse of materials and this project?
resources:
Yes/No
7.1 Management of construction wastes (e.g.
reuse of existing buildings or building If yes, what level of certification are you
materials during construction and/or aiming for:
demolition, remade/recycled content). ____________________________________
____________________________________
Yes/No
____________________________________
If yes, describe:
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
3
For more information on environmentally
____________________________________ sensitive or recycled construction
____________________________________ materials, see http://www.ecosmart.ca/.
4
For more information on LEED (Leadership in
energy and Environmental
7.2 Use of environmentally sensitive or Design) certification, see
recycled construction materials (e.g., high http://www.usgbc.org/LEED/LEED_main.asp.
volume fly-ash concrete, non-toxic finishing Or
materials3). http://www.cagbc.org/index.php
Yes/No 7.5 Has the applicant considered PowerSense
Residential/Commercial energy saving
If yes, describe: initiatives offered by FortisBC:
____________________________________
Yes/No
____________________________________
____________________________________ If yes, which initiatives are you pursuing:
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________
7.3 Enhanced durability of construction
materials (e.g. wall systems, roof materials) ____________________________________
____________________________________
Yes/No
http://www.fortisbc.com/powersense/about.htm
If yes, describe:
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
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7.6 Has the applicant considered rebate and 9. Does the street layout and design encourage
energy efficiency programs offered by Terasen walking and cycling, while providing for
Gas: personal and commercial vehicle use?
Yes/No Yes/No
If yes, which initiatives are you pursuing? If yes, describe:
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
http://www.terasengas.com/Residential/default.htm
10. If new streets or lanes are constructed as
part of the development, are they designed to
8. Comment on inclusion of the following reduce storm water runoff (e.g., narrow right
suggested strategies to improve indoor of ways, permeable shoulders)?
environmental quality: Yes/No
8.1 Improved air quality through low emitting If yes, describe:
materials (e.g., paint, carpets) and natural ____________________________________
ventilation with windows that open. ____________________________________
Yes/No ____________________________________
____________________________________
If yes, describe:
____________________________________
11. If the property is adjacent to existing park
____________________________________ space, open space, paths or trails, is a visual
____________________________________ and pedestrian connection provided?
____________________________________ Yes/No
____________________________________
If yes, describe:
____________________________________
8.2 Design attempts to maximize exposure to ____________________________________
natural light (i.e. through building orientation).
____________________________________
Yes/No ____________________________________KELOWNA SUSTAINABILITY CHECKLIST
12. Do any of the City of Kelowna’s policies h) Other Amenities ?
or regulations currently prevent you from
implementing identified Sustainability Yes/No
initiatives?
List:
Yes/No ____________________________________
____________________________________
If yes, describe:
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________
13. Is the proposed residential, commercial or
institutional development within a ten-minute
walk (approximately 800 meters) from: Natural Environment
a) neighbourhood store or other shopping 14. Comment on green-space and natural
opportunities environment.
Yes/No 14.1 Is proposed development in an
environmental development permit area (eg.
b) school Steep Slope, Hazardous Conditions, Wildland
Fire, Natural Environment)?
Yes/No
Yes/No
c) community services (e.g., library,
community centre) If yes, describe:
____________________________________
Yes/No
____________________________________
d) child care facility ____________________________________
Yes/No ____________________________________
e) health services (e.g., hospital, doctor’s 14.2 Was an environmental assessment of the
office) property completed prior to the commence-
ment of design work:
Yes/No
Yes/No
f) parks or trails
14.3 Are any of the following environmental
Yes/No features present on the property:
g) bus stop a) Significant trees Yes/No/Unknown
Yes/No b) Natural grassland areas Yes/No/UnknownKELOWNA SUSTAINABILITY CHECKLIST
c) Riparian areas Yes/No/Unknown Social Sustainability
d) Wildlife (red or blue listed species) The primary purpose of a city is to provide for
Yes/No/Unknown the well being of its residents, labour force and
visitors. New development should contribute
e) Wildlife habitat Yes/No/Unknown to the health and safety of Kelowna, as well as
enhance the range of housing, service and
f) Wildlife corridors Yes/No/Unknown recreational options to meet diverse
community needs. The design of new
g) Has the preservation and/or enhancement of development should respect local heritage and
the areas listed above been incorporated in the provide attractive spaces that encourage social
proposed project? Yes/No/Unknown interaction.
14.4 Provision of green-space and trees on site 15. Anticipated price range of units (note price
(includes retention of existing trees). range for both commercial and residential
units, if applicable). Average price per square
Yes/No foot: ________________________________
If yes, note and show calculations for: 16. Does the proposed development include
non-market housing units (affordable
h) Amount of green-space in square feet: housing)?
____________________________________
Yes/No
i) Amount of usable open space in square feet:
____________________________________ If yes:
a) number of units:
j) Number and percentage of existing trees to ____________________________________
be retained on site:
____________________________________ b) as a percentage of total units:
____________________________________
k) Number of trees removed:
____________________________________ c) form of tenure (e.g., rental, co-op, owner):
____________________________________
l) Number of trees to be planted:
____________________________________ d) targeted population, if applicable (e.g.
seniors, family):
14.5 Are there any significant existing ____________________________________
environmental features that are maintained or
enhanced on the site (e.g., tree and/or shrub
preservation or daylighting of a stream)?
Yes/No
If yes, describe:
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
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17. Does the project include rental housing 20. Does the project incorporate features to
units? enhance adaptability and accessibility within
the proposed housing units for people with
Yes/No disabilities (e.g. wider door openings,
reinforced walls in bathrooms for future
If yes: installation of grab bars, ground-oriented
entrances)?
Number of units:
____________________________________ Yes/No
Expected average rent for a one bedroom unit If yes, describe:
$ ___________________________________ ____________________________________
Expected average rent for a two bedroom unit
____________________________________
$ ___________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________
18. If the project includes low or medium
density residential, are the housing units ____________________________________
ground-oriented (i.e. does a door have direct
outdoor access to a street or courtyard as 21. Actions proposed to mitigate noise from
opposed to a corridor)? external sources such as traffic, railways,
industry, commercial uses, patrons, etc.
Yes/No
Yes/No
If yes:
If yes, describe:
Number of units: ____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
As a percentage of total units ____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
19. Does the project design incorporate Crime
Prevention Through Environmental Design
(CPTED5) principles.
Yes/No
5
For more info on Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design Principles
CPTED,see:
http://www.kelowna.ca/citypage/docs/pdfs/develop
ment%20services/crime%20prevention%20thru%2
0design%20guidelines.pdfKELOWNA SUSTAINABILITY CHECKLIST
26. Does the project involve provincial
22. Does the project enhance local identity and designation of a heritage building?
character (e.g., through architectural style,
landscaping, colours, project name)? Yes/No
Yes/No 27. Are public amenities provided with the
development (check all that apply):
If yes, describe:
____________________________________ Public art
____________________________________ Child care facility
____________________________________ Walking / Bike Trails
____________________________________ Other, describe:
____________________________________
23. Describe the existing neighbourhood ____________________________________
character (i.e., historical, single family, mixed
____________________________________
use etc.) and how the proposed development
will enhance the adjacent neighbourhood. ____________________________________
____________________________________
28. Does the development incorporate space
____________________________________
for public gathering and activities (e.g.,
____________________________________ courtyards, communal gardens, play areas)?
____________________________________
Yes/No
24. Does the project contain a mix of uses (e.g.
If yes, describe:
residential, commercial) or introduce a new
____________________________________
community serving land use type to the
neighbourhood (e.g., new housing form, ____________________________________
commercial service)?
____________________________________
Yes/No ____________________________________
25. Does the project contribute to heritage 29. Does the proposed development enhance
revitalization through the reuse, relocation or the streetscape?
rehabilitation of an existing structure or
feature? Yes/No
Yes/No If yes, describe:
____________________________________
If yes, describe:
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________ 30. Are private amenities provided with the
development (e.g., meeting rooms, outdoor
space)?KELOWNA SUSTAINABILITY CHECKLIST
Yes/No OTHER
If yes, describe: 33. Have you engaged any Green Building or
____________________________________ LEED experienced consultants in association
____________________________________ with this development proposal?
____________________________________ If yes, please list and briefly describe their
____________________________________ experience:
31. Are residents, community stakeholders, ____________________________________
and end-user groups involved in the planning ____________________________________
and design process?
____________________________________
Yes/No ____________________________________
If yes, describe (e.g., public meetings, ____________________________________
residents association meetings, workshops, ____________________________________
etc.):
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
VERIFICATION BY THE
APPLICANT
____________________________________
34. I hereby certify that the information
provided on this Kelowna Sustainability
32. Is there something unique or innovative Checklist is accurate and truthful to the best of
about your project that has not been addressed my knowledge and release the contents for use
in this checklist (e.g., creation of a new zone, by the City of Kelowna:
other sustainable features, contributions to the
community)? Applicant Name:
Yes/No Owner Name:
If yes, describe: Title: ___________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________ Signature:
____________________________________ Date:
____________________________________
____________________________________ 35. I have read and considered the Kelowna
Sustainability Checklist and have elected not
____________________________________ to complete it at this time.
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