Stephanie Johnson, Planner
250-352-8175
OCPReview@rdck.bc.ca
Representing Diverse Communities in the Kootenays
RDCK is creating a new Official Community Plan (OCP) for Electoral Area I, and we need your assistance. The current OCP was created in 1996, and we are excited to refresh it.
An OCP is a ‘statement of objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management, within the area covered by the plan, respecting the purposes of local government.’ OCPs are important - they capture the vision for our communities’ future and set the stage for other bylaws and plans that initiate action and drive development including zoning bylaws, subdivision bylaws, transportation plans, asset management plans, etc.
The making of an OCP is a collaborative process with extensive engagement with the public, local business owners, community associations, non-profits, First Nations, servicing providers, school districts, and other government agencies.
For more information, review this FAQ document.
The draft OCP was prepared and circulated out on referral to the public, external agencies and internal RDCK departments for comment. The referral period has now closed. Please consider attending the formal public hearing (date to be determined). The OCP for Area I will be considered by the Rural Affairs Committee at the November 13, 2024 meeting. The staff report package can be found on the agenda which will be posted here when it becomes available: https://tinyurl.com/yrxtrn7w
Schedule A.1 | Existing Land Use |
Schedule A.2 | Future Land Use |
Schedule A.3 | Aggregate Resources |
Schedule A.4 | Community Connections |
Schedule A.5.1 | Hazardous Lands - Wildfire |
Schedule A.5.2 | Hazard Lands - Steep Slopes & Flooding |
Schedule A.6 | Natural Environment |
Schedule A.7 | Aquifer Protection Development Permit Area |
You can provide your comments by:
Area I Context
Backgrounders and mapping provide important information on the current state of key topics.
Backgrounders:
Other Relevant Projects and Studies:
Mapping:
TASK | DESCRIPTION | STATUS |
Board Endorsement | In 2016, staff was directed by the Board to initiate the Area ‘I’ OCP Review. | Complete |
Public Survey | In 2016, a “land use survey” was completed by approximately 250 Area ‘I’ residents. Results of the survey are available here. |
Complete
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Community Planning Workshops | In November 2016, a round of Community Planning Workshops were held in several different Area ‘I’ Communities. A summary of these workshops is available here. |
Complete
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Community Meetings | In July 2017, a round of community meetings were held in several Area ‘I’ communities. A summary of these workshops is available here. |
Complete |
Project paused for additional studies |
The Area 'I' OCP review was temporarily paused in order to undertake the "DRASTIC" Shoreacres Aquifer Vulnerability Study and Brilliant Headponds Guidelines. |
Complete |
Open House (virtual) |
Open house to review. See presentation from the open house here: OCP Re-Launch Open House |
Complete January 2023 |
Community Specific Focused Conversation Sessions (in-person) |
In-person community meetings held in Tarrys/Thrums, Brilliant, Pass Creek, Glade, and Shoreacres/Voykin Subdivision: What We Heard Report |
Complete March 2023 |
Community Open House (in-person) | In-person community open house to obtain feedback on Draft OCP. Open House Presentation Draft Key Policies |
Complete November 2023 |
Referral | Review of draft OCP |
Complete August 2024 |
Public Hearing | Formal public hearing |
Fall 2024 (Date TBD, targeting early December) |
Refinement | Incorporate comments received and make any changes | Fall/Winter 2024/25 |
Continue to check this webpage and follow RDCK’s Facebook page for the latest updates.
Stephanie Johnson, Planner
Tel: (250) 352-8175
Email: OCPReview@rdck.bc.ca
The content on this page was last updated December 2 2024 at 7:47 AM