Work on the District of 100 Mile House’s Official Community Plan (OCP) Update & Zoning Bylaw Re-Write project is nearing completion.
Starting in May, the District’s consultant, the Arlington Group, has been working on a comprehensive analysis of the issues facing 100 Mile House.
Now, these two pivotal guiding documents have been revised to align District council and community values and aspirations.
The Draft OCP and Draft Zoning Bylaw will be available for review between 3 and 8 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the District council chambers. Presentations will be made at 4, 5:30, and 7 p.m.
The Arlington Group and the District are ready to hear the residents' thoughts and comments on what has been accomplished.
The OCP has been updated to reflect the changing demographics of 100 Mile House and to better address climate change and environment-related objectives. Policies have been added concerning economic development, community health, safety, and arts and culture.
The updated Zoning Bylaw has streamlined the regulatory process by removing some development permit areas and broadened the range of uses allowed in commercial and industrial land zones. The format has been re-designed to be more readable and user-friendly.
Important areas where input is encouraged include:
• The legalization of secondary suites;
• Changes to permitted types of home-based businesses;
• Allowing poultry and bees within residential areas; and
• Regulating medical marijuana production facilities on ALR land.
For more information, or if you are unable to attend the Open House but still wish to provide comments, please visit the District website http://www.100milehouse.com/ocp-zoning-update/ or contact the District planner Joanne Doddridge at 250-395-2434 or by e-mail at jdoddridge@dist100milehouse.bc.ca.