N1.1Continue to use restoration techniques that will reduce the impacts of flooding on shorelines during utility projects, parks planning and implementation and/or development projects. Ensure consistent resources (staff and/or monetary) are established for longterm monitoring and maintenance of restoration sites.

Kelowna must continue to enforce its Natural Environment and Hazardous Development Permit requirements to make space for natural hydrological processes.

Natural Environment Development Permits continue to be a requirement in sensitive areas. In 2025 the areas of the city identified as requiring these permits (NEDPA) will be reassessed by a third-party consultant to ensure the most up to date mapping of those sensitive natural areas.