Regional District responds to ongoing dispute over Peachland, B.C. tiny home
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An Okanagan man is pushing for change amid an ongoing battle with the regional district over his tiny home.
An Okanagan man has been living in a tiny home on his 12-acre property near Peachland, B.C., for seven years.
Ryan King built the tiny home on wheels according to the building code with the intention of permanently living in it year-round with his wife and pets.
“I’m rarely ever inside, so that’s why I bought a big piece of land — to live in a tiny home – whereas most people live in a big home on a small piece of land,” said King told Global News on Thursday. “Cost-effective and simple. I am always outside doing something, so why would I need a 4000-square-foot house?”
However, King says a complaint from a neighbour about his living situation has resulted in an ongoing battle for the past three years with the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO).
RDCO Community Services Director, Todd Cashin, confirmed that the Regional District has received complaints about a tiny home in the Trepanier area, and says the RDCO has been working with the homeowner for some time.
“When we receive complaints about these types of situations, staff contact the property owner right away, and work closely with them to try and help them comply with the bylaws,” said Cashin.
King believes that under Regional District regulations using an RV as a permanent dwelling is not allowed in the Okanagan.
The RDCO says tiny homes and RVs are permitted in the Regional District in certain circumstances.
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