Area C - Official Community Plan Update
FVRD is updating the Official Community Plan (OCP) for Electoral Area C. The plan area spans from the Harrison River to the east of Deroche and includes, Morris Valley, Harrison Mills, Lake Errock, and eastern portions of the Deroche Bench. Read below to see how you can get involved.
The existing OCP was adopted in 2000 and the vision set out by the community has largely been realized. We need your ideas to draft a new plan that will guide future growth in Area C for the next 20 years.
The new OCP will:
- Identify the overall land use plan for Area C
- Identify potential growth areas to meet housing demand
- Include updated geohazard information
- Update environmental policies
- Consider short-term rental policies
- Include priorities raised by the community
Connection To Other Plans
See the FAQs for information on the related Harrison Mills Neighbourhood Plan.
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FVRD is updating the Official Community Plan (OCP) for Electoral Area C. The plan area spans from the Harrison River to the east of Deroche and includes, Morris Valley, Harrison Mills, Lake Errock, and eastern portions of the Deroche Bench. Read below to see how you can get involved.
The existing OCP was adopted in 2000 and the vision set out by the community has largely been realized. We need your ideas to draft a new plan that will guide future growth in Area C for the next 20 years.
The new OCP will:
- Identify the overall land use plan for Area C
- Identify potential growth areas to meet housing demand
- Include updated geohazard information
- Update environmental policies
- Consider short-term rental policies
- Include priorities raised by the community
Connection To Other Plans
See the FAQs for information on the related Harrison Mills Neighbourhood Plan.
Stay Up To Date
- Subscribe to this page to receive notifications of news and updates
- Reach out! Call us at 604-702-5000 or email us at areacocp@fvrd.ca
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Open Houses - OCP and Neighbourhood Plans
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe FVRD is updating the OCP for Electoral Area C. An OCP is a statement of objectives and policies that guide planning and land use management. The OCP area spans from the Harrison River to the east of Deroche and includes Morris Valley, Harrison Mills, Lake Errock, and eastern portions of the Deroche Bench. The existing OCP was adopted in 2000, and the community’s vision has largely been realized. The OCP update will:
- Include two (2) Neighbourhood Plans (Lake Errock & Harrison Mills)
- Identify the overall land use plan for Area C
- Include priorities raised by the community; including environmental protection, short-term rentals, parks and trails
- Updated Geohazard information
- Updated Environmental policies
Come out, review the progress of the OCP update, and chat with us about the Neighbourhood Plans. Your input is essential to guide future growth in Area C.
Open House – Lake Errock Neighbourhood Plan + OCP
Date: Monday, April 22 2024
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Scowlitz Community Hall, 12892 Moses Drive Google Map
Open House – Harrison Mills Neighbourhood Plan + OCP
Date: Wednesday, April 24 2024
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Harrison Mills Hall, 1995 School Road Google Map
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Community Meeting - Active Transportation Network Plan
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkCome chat with us! The Area C OCP team will be attending the ATNP Community Meeting on February 26 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Our goals are to understand active transportation priorities and to talk with residents about the Official Community Plan.
We have been working on the draft OCP and are almost ready to share the initial draft. Stay tuned for an update.
Meeting Details:
- February 26, 2024 6 - 8 p.m.
- Deroche Community Hall, 41555 N. Nicomen Rd, Deroche
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Public Information Meeting #2 Summary
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThank you to everyone that participated in Public Information Meeting #2! We found the discussions productive and have reviewed all the comments and notes taken from the meeting.
You can review the meeting summary, staff presentation, and display boards by clicking the links or by navigating to 'Documents', Public Information Meeting #2 in the side bar.
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Public Information Meeting #2 - May 24
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkOops! Our mailout noted the incorrect day and we don't want to miss you!
Join us at the next public information meeting where discussion topics will include the impact of growth, parks & trails, the environment, and short term rentals.ThursdayWednesday, May 24, 2023 @ 6:30 pmDeroche Community Hall
41555 North Nicomen Road, Google Link
Questions?
Call 604-702-5000 or email areacocp@fvrd.ca
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Survey Results - Winter 2022 /2023
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkSurvey results are now available! We asked for input to help us understand priorities for the Area C OCP update. This input has been summarized and will be used to guide future policy discussions for the OCP.
Survey responses can be found here.
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Public Information Meeting
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThank you to everyone that attended our first public information meeting for the Area C OCP update. We appreciated the conversations, the questions, and the willingness to talk openly.
The presentation, the display boards, and summary of the Q & A from the meeting are now available.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
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Key Dates
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April 22 2024
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April 24 2024
Who's Listening
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Planner II
KHEmail areacocp@fvrd.ca -
Manager of Planning
HNEmail areacocp@fvrd.ca
Lifecycle
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1. Project Introduction
Area C - Official Community Plan Update has finished this stage- Early engagement
- Background research
- Technical studies
- Public information meeting
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2. In-depth Community Engagement
Area C - Official Community Plan Update has finished this stage- Understand values, challenges, and opportunities
- Set priorities
- Focused policy discussions
- In-person and online events
- Indigenous engagement
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3. Develop the Draft Plan
Area C - Official Community Plan Update is currently at this stage- Analysis and policy development
- Refine land use and growth areas
- Create a draft document
- Review the plan with the community
- Collaborate with Indigenous communities
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4. Finalize the Plan
this is an upcoming stage for Area C - Official Community Plan Update- Indigenous engagement
- Formal public review
- FVRD Board approval