Vernon Hill Ranch is a planned residential community of approximately 272 hectares (672 acres) 1 ½ kilometers east of the City of Vernon. It is located on a prominent hillside adjacent to the city and will be a premier development within the Okanagan Valley. Capitalizing on its southern exposure, this community will provide rural lifestyle opportunities with spectacular views over the city of Vernon, Kalamalka Lake, Okanagan Lake, and Swan Lake.
The Ranch offers country living on large properties serviced by a community water system, fire protection, utilities, and paved access roads. The individual properties are planned to have sufficient area to support on-site septic. No commercial centers are planned due to the close proximity to the downtown core, however, limited community service facilities will be considered along with limited home occupation uses. Lots are linked by a trail network allowing residents access to the public Crown land to the east as well as easy walking/horse/electric cart access throughout the development. Natural areas are set aside to protect wildlife habitat and preserve some of the steeper hillside areas. All building sites are individually selected so as to provide the best of views and building location on level bench areas that are found throughout the property. Provisions are incorporated to provide amenities such as a home ranch area including a stabling facility, a community lodge center, lookout and scenic areas, and enhanced wildlife and waterfowl habitat through the construction of several ponds, streams, and a wetland corridor
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Within the development aesthetic factors will be incorporated that include careful architectural design of such elements as entrance gates, unique signage, enhanced decorative slopes, selected fencing, small garden areas of native plants which promote xeriscape gardening principles, and other items which will benefit the enjoyment of Vernon Hill Ranch residents and improve the livability and community pride.