Resources for Buyers & Owners

Accountants

Dwayne Dueck, BBA, CPA, CA
Partner, Tax Advisory Services
Tenisci Piva Chartered Accountants
261A Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2A1
Email: ddueck@teniscipiva.com
Tel: 250.372.7655 
 
KPMG Canada
Tel: 250.372.5581
 
Leni Reichor, CPA, CA
Partner, Tax
KPMG LLP
560 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2B2
Email: lreichor@kpmg.ca
Tel: 250.314.5968
Fax: 250.828.2928

Lawyers (Conveyancing)

Gillespie & Co. LLP
Mark Bartle – Lawyer
Email: mbartle@kamloopslawyers.com
200-121 St. Paul Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 3K8
Toll Free: 1.855.374.4463
Tel: 250.374.4463
 
Mair Jensen Blair LLP
Chris Cavanagh – Lawyer
Email: cfc@mjblaw.com
Scott Ellis – Lawyer Email: sbe@mjblaw.com
700-275 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 6H6
Toll Free: 1.888.374.3161
Tel: 250.374.3161
 
Araya Law
Rina Jeyakumar – Lawyer
Email: info@arayalaw.com
118 – 3190 Creekside Way, Sun Peaks, BC V0E 5N0
Tel: 778.538.9887
Website: https://www.arayalaw.com/

Mortgage Consultants

Compass Mortgage Group
205,  246 2nd Ave, Kamloops, BC  V2C 2C9
Website:  https://www.jjmortgage.ca/
 
Jenny Hawes
Email:jenny@jennyhawes.ca
Tel: 780. 263.6611
 
Janna Brown
Email: janna@jannabrown.ca
Tel:  250.371.7199
 
 
 

Rental Property Service and Support

Alpine Property Services
Tel: 250.319.5680
Email: alpineservices4u@telus.net
 
Bear Country Property Management
Toll Free: 1.800.811.4588
Tel: 250.578.6969
Email: info@bearcountry.ca
 
Slopeside Property Management
Tel: 250.800.0881
Email: lori@slopesidesunpeaks.ca
 
Sun Peaks Property Services
Tel: 250.320.0073 / 250.320.0690
Email: sunpeaksps@gmail.com
 
Team Approach Property Services
Tel: 250.376.8277
Email: info@teamproperties.ca
 
Top of the Mountain
Toll Free: 1.800.585.8834
Tel: 250.578.6939
Email: info@topofthemountain.ca

Utility Services

BC Hydro
Tel: 1.800.224.9376 
 
Sun Peaks Utilities: (Propane Gas, Water & Sewer) 
Tel: 250.578.5490
 
Telus (Cable, Internet, Phone)
Home Inspectors 

Please Contact for details

Zoning Directory

When considering a purchase in Sun Peaks, it is crucial to know which properties are zoned for short-term rentals and which are not. This information will help you find the perfect property for you and your family. To assist you in this process, we have provided an outline of the local zoning bylaws for Sun Peaks properties.

However, it is important to note that understanding the charges and covenants registered on specific property titles is also essential. A local Buyer's Agent is a knowledgeable resource who can provide you with copies of these title documents and guide you to understand any and all relevant fees that will be payable. These fees depend on zoning, Rental Convenants registered on titles, and whether you plan to use the property to generate business revenues or not.

CC-1: Commercial Core One

Coast Sundance Lodge
Fireside Lodge
Hearthstone Lodge
Kookaburra Lodge
Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge
Village Walk
The Residences at Sun Peaks Grand 
 
CC-1 ZONE (Commercial Core One)
 
5.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this zone is to provide for a mixture of commercial uses, personal services and tourist accommodation facilities in a predominantly pedestrian environment. This zone provides a central commercial focus for the Sun Peaks Resort Area.
With a site specific rezoning Bylaw No. 0073 to allow townhomes which may be used as a principal residence or rented as tourist accommodation.
 
5.2 PERMITTED USES
The following uses are permitted and all other uses are prohibited:
(a) Auxiliary residential dwelling unit;
(b) Assembly;
(c) Bakery shop restricted to preparation of products for sale on the
premises;
(d) Child care facility;
(e) Hotel;
(f) Inn;
(g) Lodge;
(h) Office;
(i) Park;
(j) Parking area or garage;
(k) Personal service;
(l) Retail-Craft Studio;

(m) Establishments licensed for the production, sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises including: hotel, club, recreational centre, restaurant, cabaret, neighbourhood public house, lounge, concert hall, sports stadium and cultural centre;
(n) Recreational facility including health club or spa;
(o) Restaurant, excluding a drive-in restaurant;
(p) Retail;
(q) Theatre, excluding a drive-in theatre; and
(r) Tourist accommodation.
 
5.3 DENSITY
The maximum permitted floor space ratio is 3.00.

5.4 HEIGHT
The maximum permitted height of a building is the lesser of 19 metres or 5 storeys.

5.5 PARCEL SIZE
The minimum parcel size is not applicable.
 
5.6 PARCEL COVERAGE
Not applicable.

5.7 SETBACKS
The minimum front setback is 4.5 metres except where varied in accordance with the Highway Act.
 
 
 
5.8 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
Off-street parking and loading space shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the regulations contained in Table 4B where applicable; otherwise the parking and loading regulations in Division 4 of this  Bylaw apply.

RS-1: Residential Single Family One

Bella Vista Drive
Douglas Court
Eagle Court
Fairways Drive
Lookout Ridge Drive
Lookout Ridge Place
Mountain View Drive
Sunburst Drive
Sunburst Place
Sundance Drive
 
RS-1 ZONE (Residential Single Family One)
 
12.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this zone is to provide a low density area for detached single family dwellings and also to permit an auxiliary dwelling unit within a principal building.
 
12.2 PERMITTED USES
The following uses are permitted and all other uses are prohibited:
(a) Single family dwelling;
(b) Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary uses;
(c) Auxiliary residential dwelling unit; and
(d) Home occupation.
 
12.3 DENSITY
(a) The maximum permitted gross floor area of a single family dwelling is 500 square metres or a floor space ratio of 0.35, whichever figure is lower.
(b) Notwithstanding Section 12.3(a) in this zone, the maximum permitted gross floor area of a single family dwelling situated on land within a bare land strata plan is the figure obtained when the total area of a bare
land strata plan (exclusive of those portions intended to provide access routes) is multiplied by 0.35 and divided by the maximum total number of bare land strata lots in that plan, and regardless of any provision herein the maximum gross floor area of a single family dwelling shall not exceed 500 square metres.
(c) The maximum permitted floor area for parking use contained in a principal or auxiliary building or structure is 60 square metres.
 
12.4 HEIGHT
The maximum permitted height of a building is 7.6 metres.
 
12.5 PARCEL SIZE
(a) The minimum required parcel size for a single family dwelling is 700 square metres.
(b) The minimum parcel frontage is 1/10th the parcel perimeter.
 
12.6 PARCEL COVERAGE
The maximum permitted parcel coverage is 35 percent.
 
12.7 SETBACKS
(a) The minimum permitted front setback is 6 metres.
(b) The minimum permitted side setback is as follows: Gross floor area of minimum side setback detached dwelling 325 square metres or less 3 metres greater than 325 
square metres 6 metres
(c) The minimum rear setback is 7 metres, except where the rear lot line abuts a golf course or Crown land where it shall be 3 metres.
 
12.8 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
Off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the regulations contained in Division 4 and Table 4A of this Bylaw.
 
12.9 OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) The minimum permitted gross floor area of a single family dwelling is 70 square metres.
(b) The maximum permitted number of bedrooms in a single family dwelling is 4.
(c) An auxiliary residential dwelling unit shall contain a gross floor area no greater than 80 square metres or less than 32.5 square metres, and in no case shall the auxiliary residential dwelling unit exceed 40 percent of the gross floor area of the principal building.
(d) An auxiliary dwelling unit is not permitted to contain more than two bedrooms, one bathroom, one kitchen and one living room. 

R-1: Residential Single and Two Family Zone

Burfield Drive 
 
R-1 ZONE (Residential Single and Two Family)
 
25.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this zone is to permit conventional, low density urban residential development.
 
25.2 PERMITTED USES
The following uses are permitted and all other uses are prohibited:
(a) Single family dwelling;
(b) Two family dwelling;
(c) Mobile home;
(d) Home occupation;
(e) Auxiliary building; and
(f) Parks and playgrounds.
 
25.3 PARCEL SIZE
The minimum parcel size, except for parks and playgrounds where no minimum parcel size shall be required is:
(a) 700 square metres for a single family dwelling, two family dwelling or mobile home served by a community water system and a community sewer system.
(b) 925 square metres for a single family dwelling or mobile home served by a community water system but no community sewer system.
(c) 1,400 square metres for a single family dwelling served by a community water systen but no community sewer system.
(d) 8,000 square metres for a single family dwelling, mobile
 
home, or two family dwelling not served by a community water system or community sewer system.
 
25.4 PARCEL COVERAGE
The maximum permitted parcel coverage is 25 percent.
 
25.5 SETBACKS
(a) The minimum permitted front setback is 6 metres
(b) The minimum permitted side setback is 1.5 metres, unless the side lot abuts a street where it is 4.5 metres, except where varied in accordance with the Highway Act.
(c) The minimum permitted rear setback is 6 metres, except in the case of auxiliary buildings where it is 1.5 metres.
 
25.6 HEIGHT
The maximum permitted height of a building is:
(a) 12 metres for the single family dwelling, two family dwelling or mobile home; and
(b) 5 metres for any auxiliary building.
 
25.7 DWELLINGS PER PARCEL
There shall be no more than one single family dwelling, two family dwelling or mobile home on any parcel.
 
25.8 OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING
(a) Off-street parking and loading shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the regulations in Division 4
(b) The number of parking spaces required shall be as follows:
Use Parking Required Single family dwellings, 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit two family dwellings, or mobile homes
25.9 OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) Mobile homes permitted under Section 25.2(c) shall be subject to the following conditions:
i) The mobile home shall have a minimum floor dimension
between the exterior surfaces of the exterior walls of 6.5 metres;
ii) The mobile home shall comply with the provisions of the current
edition of the British Columbia Building Code or to CanadianStandards Association Z240 Standards;
iii) The mobile home shall be placed on a foundation complying
with the provisions of the current edition of the British Columbia Building Code; and
iv) The mobile home shall be protected by skirting.
(b) Home occupation permitted under Section 25.2(d) shall be carried out primarily by residents on the property and confined to the interior of the single family dwelling shall not create a nuisance

RS-1A: Residential/Tourist Accomodation

The purpose of this zoning is to provide low density single family residential development and the additional permitted use of short term rentals on a spot zone basis. There are several single family residential properties in Sun Peaks that have RS-1A zoning in place; this zoning is no longer given to single family residential properties.
 
Currently the system in place to allow short term rentals in single family residential zones, is a three year, renewable Temporary Use Permit (TUP), issued by Sun Peaks Municipality through an application process.  For more information contact a Buyer’s Agent and/or the Municipality. sunpeaksmunicipality.ca  
 
13.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this zone is to provide low density single family residential development and the additional permitted use of short term rentals on a spot zone basis.
 
13.2 PERMITTED USED
The following uses are permitted and all other uses are prohibited:
(a) Single family dwelling;
(b) Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary users;
 
(c) Auxiliary residential dwelling unit;
(d) Home occupation;and
(e) Tourist accommodation.
 
13.3 DENSITY
(a) The maximum permitted gross floor area of a single family dwelling is 500 square metres or a floor space ratio of 0.35, whichever figure is lower.
(b) Notwithstanding Section 13.3(a) in this zone, the maximum permitted gross floor area of a single family dwelling situated on land within a bare land strata plan is the figure obtained when the total area of a bare land strata plan (exclusive of those portions intended to provide access routes) is multiplied by 0.35 and divided by the maximum total number of bare land strata lots in that plan, and regardless of any provision herein the maximum gross floor area of a single family dwelling shall not exceed 500 square metres.
(c) The maximum permitted floor area for parking use contained in a proncipal or auxiliary building or structure is 60 square metres.
 
13.4 HEIGHT
The maximum permitted height of a building is 7.6 metres.
 
13.5 PARCEL SIZE
(a) The minimum required parcel size for a single family dwelling is 700 square metres
(b) The minimum parcel frontage is 1/10th the parcel perimeter.
 
13.6 PARCEL COVERAGE
The maximum permitted parcel coverage is 36 percent.
 
13.7 PARCEL COVERAGE
The maximum permitted parcel coverage is 35 percent.
 
13.7 SETBACKS
(a) The minimum permitted front setback is 6 metres.
(b) The minimum permitted side setback is as follows:
Gross Floor area of Minimum side setback
Detached dwelling 325 Square metres or less 3 metres
Greater than 325 square metres 6 metres
(c) The minimum rear setback is 7 metres, except where the rear lot line abuts a golf course or Crown land where it shall be 3 metres.
 
 
13.8 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
Off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the regulations containged in Division 4 and Table 4A of this Bylaw. Where a parcel in RS-1A Zone is used for tourist accommodation use, Division 4 of this Bylaw does not  apply to require unobstructed maneuvering aisles for that use and a minimum of 0.5 parking spaces shall be provided per bedroom.
 
3.9 OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) The minimum permitted gross floor area of a single family dwelling is 70 square metres.
(b) The maximum permitted number of bedrooms in a single family dwelling is 4.
(c) An auxiliary residential dwelling unit shall contain a gross floor area no greater than 80 square metres or less than 32.5 sqaure metres, and in no case shall the auxiliary residential dwelling unit exceed 40 percent of the gross floor area of the principal building.
(d) An auxiliary dwelling unit is not permitted to contain more than two bedrooms, one bathroom, 
 
 
 
one kitchen and one living room.
(e) The maximum permitted number of bedrooms for tourist accommodation use in a single family dwelling is 4.
(f) The maximum permitted number of bedrooms for tourist accommodation use in an auxiliary residential dwelling unit is 2.
(g) Where a single family dwelling contains an auxiliary residential dwelling unit, both dwelling units may be used for tourist accommodation to a maximum of 6 bedrooms.
(h) the placing of more than one principal building on a parcel of strata lot is prohibited in this zone.
(i) Home occupation use if permitted in the principal building provided:
i) alterations are not made to indicate it is being use for any purpose other than its principal use;
ii) no person who does not normally occupy the dwelling unit is engaged in home occupation use on the premises;
iii) no product or materials are stored outside of a principal building and auxiliary building; and
iv)no products or material are sold from a home occupation use.
v) no products or material are sold from a home occupation use.
(j) Where the principal building is used for tourist accommodation, no home occupation use is permitted.
 
R-1A ZONE (Residential Single and Two Family – Tourist Accommodation)
 
27.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this zone is to permit conventional, low density urban residential development and the additional permitted use of short term rentals on a spot zone basis.
 
27.2 PERMITTED USES
The following uses are permitted and all other used are prohibited:
(a) Single family dwelling;
(b) Two family dwelling;
(c) Home occupation;
(d) Auxiliary building;
(e) Parks and playgrounds; and
(f) Tourist accommodation.
 
27.3 PARCEL SIZE
The minimum parcel size, except for parks and playgrounds where no minimum parcel size shall be required is 700 square metres.
 
27.4 PARCEL COVERAGE
The maximum permitted parcel coverage is 25 percent.
 
27.5 SETBACKS
(a) The minimum permitted front setback is 6 metres
(b) The minimum permitted side setback is 
1.5 metres, unless the side lot abuts a street where is it 4.5 metres, except where varied in accordance with Highway Act.
(c) The minimum permitted rear setback is 6 metres, except in the case of auxiliary buildings where it is 1.5 metres.
 
27.6  HEIGHT
The maximum permitted height os a building is:
(a) 12 metres for the single family dwelling, two family dwelling, or tourist accommodation; and
(b) 5 metres for any auxiliary building.
 
27.7 DWELLINGS PER PARCEL
There shall be no more than one single family dwelling or two family dwelling on any parcel.
 
27.8  OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING
(a) Off-street parking and loading shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the regulations contacting in Division 4 of this Bylaw. where a parcel in R-1A Zone is used for tourist accommodation use, Division 4 of this Bylaw does not apply to require unobstructed maneuvering aisles.
b) The number of parking spaces required shall be as follows:
 
 
 
Use                                                        Parking Required
Single family dwellings,             2 marking spaces per dwelling unit
two family dwellings
Tourist Accommodation            0.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit
two family dwellings
Tourist Accommodation            0.5 parking spaces per bedroom
 
27.9  OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) Home occupation permitted under Section 27.2 (c) shall be carried out only by the owner of the property and confined to the interior of the single family dwelling and shall not:
i) create a nuisance;
ii) involve exterior storage of any materials used directly or indirectly in the processing or resulting from the processing of any product of such craft or occupation;
iii) involve material or products that produce inflammable or explosive vapours or gases under ordinary 
temperatures; and
iv) involve advertising or identification signs exceeding 0.3 square metres in area.
(b) Where the principal building is used for tourist accomodation, no 
home occupation use if permitted.
(c) Each auxiliary building permitted under Section 27.2 (d) shall not exceed a maximum floor area of 65 square metres except where the minimum parcel size is 4,000 square metres or greater.
(d) Fences shall be:
i) not more than 1 metre high in front yards; and
ii) not more than 2 metres high in side and rear yards.
(e) The maximum permitted number of bedrooms for tourist accommodation use in a single family dwelling is 4.
(f) The maximum permitted number of bedrooms for tourist accommodation use in a two family dwelling is 4 per dwelling unit.

R-3: Residential-Multi Family

28.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this zone is to permit development of multi-family dwellings in areas served by approved community water systems in order to provide an integrated mix of housing types.
 
28.2 PERMITTED USES
The following uses are permitted and all other uses are prohibited:
(a) Multi-family dwellings; and
(b) Auxiliary buildings.
 
28.3 DENSITY
The maximum density permitted in this zone shall be no more than one dwelling unit per 240 square metres.
 
28.4 HEIGHT
The maximum permitted height of a building is:
(a) 12 metres for the multi-dwelling; and
(b) 5 metres for the auxiliary building.
 
28.5 PARCEL SIZE
(a) The minimum parcel size for a multi-family dwelling development shall be as follows:
i) 1,000 square metres if served by a community water system anda community sewer system; or
ii) 2,000 square metres  if served by a community water system but no community sewer system.
b) Notwithstanding Section 28.5(a), where a parcel is subdivided for the purpose of allowing 
townhouse units, each parcel shall have an area of not less than 240 square metres per dwelling unit, except in the case of end units where the minimum parcel area shall be 320 square metres, provided that each parcel is served by a community water system and a community sewer system.
(c) The minimum parcel frontage is 30 metres, except where a parcel is subdivided for the purpose of allowing townhouse units, each unit shall have a minimum frontage of 7 metres.
 
28.6 PARCEL COVERAGE
The maximum permitted parcel coverage is 30 percent.
 
28.7 SETBACKS
(a) The minimum permitted front setback is 8 metres.
(b) The minimum permitted side setback
i) is 8 metres, except where multi-family dwellings are on parcels subdivided for the purpose of allowing townhouse units, where no interior side setback between units is required; and
ii) for auxiliary structures is 1.5 metres, except where the side lot line abuts a street where it is 4.5 metres.
(c) The minimum permitted rear setback is 8 metres, 
 
 
except in the case of auxiliary buildings where it is 1.5 metres.
(d) Where there are two or more buildings on a parcel, they must be no less than 6 metres apart and have suitable provisions for safe pedestrian access.
 
28.8 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
(a) Off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the regulations contained in Division 4 of this Bylaw.
(b) The number of parking spaces required is as follows:
Use Parking Required Multi-family dwellings 1.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit plus 0.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit for a communal
parking area for visitors, boats, trailers, or recreational vehicles.
(c) All communal parking area shall be paved and screened from all adjoining street or streets and from all adjoining parcels by a uniformly painted, view-obscuring fence or wall of not less than 1.25 metres in height which shall be maintained in good condition at all times.
(d) Parking not permitted in a required front yard