Plans to transform a parcel of land into a tiny home community for the homeless in Penticton , B.C., have been put on hold.

“I applaud council for listening,” said area resident Stacy Rempel.

The proposed site is along Dartmouth Road near Dartmouth Drive.

It’s largely an industrial area, with the Wiltse residential neighbourhood about a kilometre and a half away.

Concerned about what she calls the lack of public consultation, Rempel started an online petition , which garnered hundreds of names.

The public outcry led to city council choosing to delay a vote to issue a temporary use permit to get the project off the ground.

In a 5-1 vote, council instead deferred the decision to Dec. 2.

“I would like to you know spend a little more time with the people getting their opinion on thi

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