Roads

The District of Peachland requires property owners and residents to maintain the boulevard(s) and lane adjacent to their property for the beautification of our town, the enjoyment of all and to reduce the risk of fire. Boulevard and lane maintenance includes such aspects as watering, weeding, mowing grasses and keeping lanes free of litter and waste. 

The District does not provide this service and does not include any funds in the budget for such work. 

• Ensure the culvert in front of your home is clear at all times. 
  Please do not dispose of grass clippings in the ditches as this will minimize the storage capacity of the culvert and will create overflow situations when there is snow melting or if a flash storm occurs.
•  If you notice a problem that you cannot manage, please contact the Operations office at 250-767-2108.

The Operations Department is responsible for road repairs. 
Asphalt paving is performed by firms under contract with the District. 
Pothole and minor maintenance patching are performed by District of Peachland Operations crews. Larger service patches, road paving and overlays are done by contract and a tender process. 
Please proceed with caution whenever work is in progress. 

Get details about snow and ice removal and general winter road maintenance in Peachland at Snow Removal.

All street lights mounted on metal poles are owned and maintained by the District of Peachland. Lights on wooden poles are owned and maintained by B.C. Hydro.

Please report any street lighting problems (wooden or metal) to the Operations Office at 250-767-2108.

Street Sweeping Services are contracted to the District of Peachland. The annual street sweeping program will begin in spring (March/April) Weather permitting, the project will start in the downtown area and proceed up into the residential areas. 

The Downtown core, main streets or "arterials" are completed first. Street sweeping priorities are based on the volumes of vehicle traffic on roadways where winter road sand may generate excessive dust.
 

Prepare for the Spring Sweeping

Property owners are encouraged to sweep all debris that may be on the sidewalk that borders your property before the roads are swept by the street sweepers. Your cooperation in removing all vehicles from the street to enable the street sweepers to clean the entire street is greatly appreciated. By doing this we can avoid having those annoying missed spots in your neighborhood.

The District of Peachland Operations Department is responsible for traffic signs and lane marking of all roads in the District of Peachland except for Hwy 97 which is maintained by the Ministry of Highways. 

Traffic line painting is performed each spring by contractors. Additional line painting is done on an as-required basis.

The District's goal is to control weeds and grasses which may impair traffic visibility, damage road asphalt surfaces, cause safety issues for pedestrians and for aesthetic purposes.

The District maintains road shoulders in all areas of the District of Peachland. The road shoulders are mowed with a tractor equipped with a flail mower. The flail mower can only operate in the cooler months due to sparks that may be created by the mower.

The District of Peachland requires property owners and residents to maintain the boulevard(s) and lane adjacent to their property. The District does not provide this service and does not include any funds in the budget for such work. Most of this work involves landscape cutting, trimming and watering of grass on the boulevards and lanes. Property owners and residents are encouraged and expected to maintain the boulevards for the beautification of our district and the enjoyment of all. 

As the weather warms up and we spend more time outdoors, it's crucial to be aware of the invasive weeds threatening our beautiful landscapes. An invasive weed is defined as a plant introduced from other regions or countries. These plants grow rapidly and can negatively impact humans, animals, livestock, agriculture, horticultural crops and natural ecosystems.

In the Central Okanagan, the Regional District of Central Okanagan’s invasive weeds enforcement program operates between April 1 to September 30. 

Property owners in the District of Peachland must prevent the growth of noxious weeds and tall grasses due to Noxious Weed Control Bylaw No. 1544. 

Species of Concern

The Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus, Varnish Tree)  is a fast-growing invasive species in BC that was recently added to the invasive species list in 2023. Originally from China and Taiwan, this tree is now crowding out native plants and disrupting local ecosystems.  

• Rapid growth, tolerant to various environmental conditions.
• Crowds out other plants, foul-smelling.
• Can reach 20–30 m in height and 10–15 m in width.
• Grey, lightly textured bark; small white flowers; showy red samara fruit; 50 cm leaves divided into oval-shaped leaflets; yellow foliage in fall.
• Must be removed and disposed of in garbage. Burning and composting is not recommended as extreme temperatures are required.

Other Weeds of Concern

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Weeds Bylaw Officers have identified 12 top invasive species of concern that have spread rapidly throughout the region.

• Hoary Alyssum (Berteroa incana): Spreads quickly, contaminates hay, harmful to horses.
• Myrtle Spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites): Releases chemicals to inhibit nearby plant growth.
• Puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris): Thrives in dry soils, toxic to livestock.
• Scotch Thistle (Onopordum acanthium): Difficult to walk through dense stands.
• Yellow Salsify (Tragopogon dubius): Grass-like, grows up to one metre tall.
• Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila paniculata): Spreads over 13,000 seeds per plant.
• Common Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare): Toxic to livestock, displaces native vegetation.
• Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum): Alters wildfire regimes, injures livestock.
• Japanese Knotweed (Reynoutria japonica): Aggressive growth, hard to kill. Dedicated loads for disposal need to be managed as garbage.
• Common Bugloss (Anchusa officinalis): Reduces crop yields, toxic if ingested.
• Common Burdock (Arctium minus): Produces up to 16,000 seeds, clings to animals.
• Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum): Extremely toxic, can cause burns, blisters or blindness. Needs to be bagged and disposed in garbage. 

Report a weed concern at rdco.com/weeds or contact us by phone or email.

To learn about treating invasive weeds, please visit BC Invasive Species Council at bcinvasives.ca.