The District of 100 Mile House is launching a process to update both the Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw.
The two bylaws will be updated to align with council’s and the community’s values, aspirations and perspectives for growth within the District.
The public launch will take place in July and will be linked to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of 100 Mile House. Planning ahead for the next 50 years will be integrated into the events planned for Centennial Park during the week of July 19-26.
The Arlington Group Planning + Architecture Inc. has been retained to work with District planner Joanne Doddridge.
An advisory committee of 100 Mile House residents representing diversity of backgrounds and offering a wealth of experience will assist the District.
The project will feature two main elements:
OCP update
• Prepared in 2006, the OCP sets the general direction for development and establishes policies for land use in 100 Mile House.
• Community support is critical to the success of an OCP. There will be a number of opportunities for the community to help develop and contribute to the OCP, including a dedicated project webpage on the District website.
• Once adopted, the updated OCP will help ensure decisions from different District departments are aligned and working towards a common direction.
Zoning Bylaw
• The Zoning Bylaw regulates land use for every property within the District’s boundaries.
• It acts as a vehicle to implement the principles identified in the OCP, as well as address important community issues.
• The Zoning Bylaw needs to be technically sound, provide clarity and be user-friendly for District administration, council, the development community, businesses and residents.
The OCP update and Zoning Bylaw re-writes are expected to be completed by the end of 2015. Regular project updates will be provided on the District’s website and additional public engagement opportunities will occur this fall.
For more information, visit the project website: http://www.100milehouse.com/ocp-zoning-update/ or contact the District of 100 Mile House planner Joanne Doddridge at 250-395-2434 or by e-mail at jdoddridge@dist100milehouse.bc.ca.