Under the Local Government Act, if a municipality has a zoning bylaw it must also have a Board of Variance. This Board of Variance bylaw establishes the five-member Board and sets out the procedures for the submission of an appeal to the Board and for the conduct of its meetings. A person may apply to the BOV for a variance if they feel compliance with the bylaw would cause them hardship.

The Discharge of Fire Arms bylaw regulates and prohibits the discharge of firearms within the boundaries of the City of Kelowna.

This bylaw establishes officer positions City Manager, City Clerk and Director of Financial Services and assigns powers, duties and functions to those positions.

The Bylaw references the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, defines terms used in Schedule 1 of the Act, and designates the City Clerk and the Deputy City Clerk as the Head and the Records and Information Coordinator as the designate.

The Soil Deposit bylaw sets out the regulations for removing and/or depositing soil on land within the City as well as rock blasting activities. Property owners must obtain a permit before removing or depositing soil in excess of 50 cubic metres per year. A permit is not required for moving smaller amounts of soil. The average dump truck can haul 8-12 cubic meters of soil. The bylaw also includes specific permit exemptions, permit conditions, security deposit requirements and details required for a permit application.

The bylaw sets the charges for using recreation, parks and cultural services and facilities. These include admission fees to swimming pools, ice rinks and recreation facilities, room and theatre rentals, and field, arena and Apple Bowl rental fees.

The Nuisance Controlled Substance Bylaw is established to regulate, prohibit and impose requirements respecting nuisances, noxious or offensive trades, and health and safety matters. This bylaw follows the standards under the Building Code, British Columbia Fire Code, Health Act, Safety Standards Act.

The bylaw outlines fees for services provided by the city or for the use of municipal property, as well as outlining the city’s authority over these matters. Fees include costs for providing photocopies of city council minutes, tax certificates, title searches, human resources records searches, and police reports, as well as biosolids processing fees and dark fiber leases.

The Gas Bylaw regulate gas work and the use of gas equipment as well as providing for the inspection of natural gas installations by the City. It also sets the fees payable for gas permits and special inspections.

The Second Hand Dealer and Pawnbroker Regulation Bylaw sets out the licensing requirements for pawnbrokers and second hand dealers; outlines the information that must be recorded with respect to the person pawning the goods; and how pawned goods must be recorded, stored, and reported to the RCMP. The bylaw also provides for the inspection of the business premises and sets time limits for the disposal of pawned goods.