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Resort zone seeks commercial spa expansion
A business is seeking approval to expand commercial operations in Rossland's Resort Holiday Park zone to operate a commercial nordic spa facility. This zoning amendment could set precedent for increased commercial activity in residential resort areas.
šļø Current CD-3-RHP zone designed for Resort Holiday Park use
šŖ Amendment would add "Commercial, Resort Use" to permitted activities
š§ Specific proposal is for a commercial nordic spa facility
š Requires public hearing due to zoning bylaw change
š Bylaw amends CD-3-RHP zoning to allow expanded resort commercial use
šŖ Specifically enables operation of a commercial nordic spa facility
šļø Public hearing scheduled for October 20, 2025
š Documents available for inspection at City Hall and online
āļø Notice published per Local Government Act requirements
Should the CD-3-RHP zone be amended to allow commercial nordic spa operations?
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Nordic Spa Coming to Rossland? š§āāļø
A business is requesting approval to build a Nordic spa open to the public at 3975 Old Red Mountain Road - complete with saunas, pools, and treatment facilities.
šļø Council decides: First & second reading of zoning changes š Your voice matters: Public hearing Oct 20, 2025
This would create 20 jobs but bring more traffic to a residential area.
What's Being Proposed šļø
š§āāļø Multiple saunas and pools for public use
š¢ Check-in building with treatment rooms
š On-site parking for 12 vehicles only
š„ Expected to employ ~20 people
What's Being Proposed šļø
š§ Phased development with infrastructure requirements
š² Must preserve large trees and respect stream setbacks
š° Building permit only after infrastructure servicing plan approved
Community Impact & Safeguards šļø
Location: Surrounded by residential neighbourhoods
Environmental: Two streams with protected riparian setbacks - no development in sensitive areas
Traffic: All parking on-site only, no street parking
Benefits: Tax revenue, tourist amenity near Red Resort
Oversight: Health Authority regulates spa safety, City controls permits
Should Council approve expanding commercial uses in this residential area to allow the Nordic spa, given the job creation benefits and infrastructure conditions?
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Next Steps: ā¢ Council votes on first & second reading (current meeting) ā¢ Public Hearing: October 20, 2025 ā¢ Final reading after public input
Your Voice Matters: Attend the public hearing to share your views on this zoning change
Key Condition: Building permit only issued after comprehensive infrastructure servicing plan approval
File No. 3360.20/03-2025