With this year’s ROOTSandBLUES occurring in July, a new temporary use permit is required for festival campsites at a property by the city fairgrounds.
In 2022, a temporary use permit (TUP) was issued by the City of Salmon Arm that enabled camping for at 460 10th Ave. SW, located south of the fairgrounds where the ROOTSandBLUES Festival is held.
With festival organizers having moved the 2024 event up from August to July 26-28, the owners of 460 10th Ave. SW, Loa and Dayton Page, were required to apply for a new TUP.
Staff explained the applicants also require permission for the non-farm use of the property from the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC). With both, up to 150 campsites would be allowed on the property. With only the TUP, however, campsites would be limited to the 100 previously supported by the ALC.
If approved, the TUP would be valid for a two-week period during the festival until 2026.
Notice of the TUP application will be mailed to landowners within a 30-metre radius of 460 10th Ave. SW. and a public hearing is expected to take place at the June 10 council meeting.
At the city’s May 21 development and planning services committee meeting, the application received unanimous support to proceed to council with a recommendation the TUP be issued.
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