After a day focusing on street disorder – an increasing issue in municipalities across the province – delegates are now turning their attention to housing on day two of the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM).

The recent blanket rezoning the B.C. government implemented across the province, requiring municipalities to rezone for small-scale, multi-unit housing (SSMUH) was top of mind, as municipalities learn how to navigate the new housing requirements.

James Moore, department manager of housing and policy programs for the City of Kelowna, said that after the rollout of the new zoning, additional bylaw changes needed to be implemented to bring more housing development to address community needs.

“You won’t get everything right on the first try,” he said. “We like to review and review and

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