Rendering of one of the proposed townhouse buildings in Westsyde. (Image Credit: City of Kamloops)

By Victor Kaisar

New Townhouse Development

Kamloops council to consider 34-unit townhouse development in Westsyde

Oct 19, 2025 | 1:28 PM

KAMLOOPS — Kamloops councillors are being asked to begin the process that could lead to a new 34-unit, three-storey townhouse development in Westsyde.

A report going before Tuesday’s (Oct. 21) council meeting is asking city council to rezone a 5,213 square metre plot of land that touches both Westsyde Road and Bank Road, in between Garnet Road and Bissette Road from R2 (Residential 2) to RM3 (Multi-Unit 3 — Medium Density).

Location of proposed Westsyde townhouse development. (Image Credit: City of Kamloops)

Council is also being asked to issue a development permit so the applicant can build four buildings on the plot of land. City staff say the project — which will have 17 two-bedroom units and 17 three-bedroom units — will help diversify the housing stock in the area.

Three of the buildings will include eight units each while the fourth building will offer 10 units.

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“The properties… contain single-detached residential dwellings, which will be removed before the construction of the proposed buildings,” the report stated. “The site is located adjacent to a low-density multi-unit residential development, a duplex to the north and single-detached residential dwellings to the south.”

According to the city, the site will be accessed via Westsyde Road to the west and Bank Road to the east. A concrete median will be built on Westsyde Road to prevent left turn movements into and out of the site.

Centre Median proposed for Westsyde Road. (Image Credit: City of Kamloops)

The development will include 39 total parking stalls — one for each unit with private access, plus five visitor spots. There will also be 26 bicycle parking spaces built on this property.

“The site is suitable for multi-family development given its site context and availability of servicing,” the report added. “The unit types foster housing diversity. The density of 34 units is below the 75 units per hectare (39 units) permitted in the RM3 zone.”

While the project will require minor variances, staff say they have no qualms as the variances will not negatively impact any neighbouring properties to the north or south.

City staff say the developers reached out to area residents in November last year, and incorporated some of their feedback — like going from 38 to 34 units and enhancements to the exterior facade — into the final design.

“The Development, Engineering and Sustainability Department supports the proposed rezoning and development permit applications as the use complies with KAMPLAN and the project meets the intent of the Multi-Family Residential Development Permit Area Guidelines,” the report stated.

“Accordingly, staff advise Council to proceed as outlined in the recommendation.”

You can find that recommendation as well as the entire staff report here.