The Regional District has completed a variety of special studies and projects that contain land use requirements, plans, and policies regarding a particular topic or land use, or regarding a certain neighbourhood.

The results of these special studies contribute to the development of regulations and are considered in any subsequent related applications.

• Central Okanagan Lake Foreshore Plan and Inventory Mapping
   
• Preliminary Groundwater Assessment for the Joe Rich Area
  In late 2007, the Regional Board commissioned Golder and Associates to provide an overview of aquifers in the Joe Rich area.  The intention was to identify and provide some clear information about groundwater resources in the area as well as support a better understanding of groundwater aquifers.  The report 'Preliminary Assessment of Sustainable Groundwater Development Potential in the Joe Rich Area' was completed in May 2008.  You may also view this report by visiting the Development Services Planning Section on the 2nd floor at the Regional District of Central Okanagan office, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna.
  
  Approximately 85 people attended a Public Information Meeting on Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 at the Joe Rich Community Hall, to hear a Presentation from the Golder Associates study team about the Preliminary Assessment report and have any questions answered about the report. 
  
  Environment Canada provides some excellent resource information for those property owners with wells relying on groundwater and aquifers.  Link to Groundwater - Natures Hidden Treasure.  For more information about water conservation see the Water Systems page on this website. 
   
• Agricultural Plan
  The Development Services Planning Section has completed the development of an Agricultural Plan involving the public, advisory committees and staff.    Link to Final Agricultural Plan (55 pages) and Final Agricultural Plan Maps (17 pages, 6.6 MB).  Link to Final Background Report (July 2005, 79 pages, 7.9 MB)