Community Plans

An Official Community Plan is a document intended to be a statement of broad objectives and policies regarding the form and character of land uses within the geographical area affected by the Plan.

Since Official Community Plans are expected to guide development for many years, it is expected that changes will be made from time to time to reflect changing conditions. It is often described as a "living" document. The extent to which changes are permitted is a "judgement call" made by the CRD Board of Directors, taking into consideration the advice they receive from Planning Services staff, the Advisory Planning Commission, other regulatory authorities and the public.

 

Interlakes Official Community Plan

Public consultation commenced in June 2003, with a public participation session, followed by a questionnaire, and presentation of a draft plan. In 2004 it was approved to replace the 20 year old Interlakes Official Settlement Plan.

You can read it here and download the related documents below.

Download the Background Study (2003) ( PDF, 2.5 Mbyte)

Download the Schedule "C" ( PDF, 2.2 Mbyte)

Download the Schedule "D" ( PDF, 2.5 Mbyte)

Download the Schedule "E" ( PDF, 2.2 Mbyte)

    Temporary Accommodation – There is currently a proposal being considered to amend the Interlakes Official Community Plan to establish a permit system for vacation rentals in residential areas. You can read the background paper here.

    Greenhouse Gas – Under Bill 27, local governments are required to include within their official community plans, specific policies and actions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Draft policies and actions have been prepared for public and agency consultation.

 

South Cariboo Official Community Plan

Public consultation commenced in 1993, and included a technical review of the plan area, participation by various provincial agencies, residents, Advisory Planning Commissions, and the directors of Area G, H and L. The plan was approved in 1996.

You can read it here or download it below.

Download the South Cariboo OCP ( PDF, 0.3 Mbyte)

Download the Area Map ( PDF, 3.7 Mbyte)

Download the Appendices I-V ( PDF, 1.7 Mbyte)

Download the Schedule "C1" ( PDF, 0.7 Mbyte)

Download the Schedule "C2" ( PDF, 0.2 Mbyte)

Download the Schedule "D" ( PDF, 0.9 Mbyte)

    Greenhouse Gas – Under Bill 27, local governments are required to include within their official community plans, specific policies and actions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Draft policies and actions have been prepared for public and agency consultation.

 

Green Lake, Watch Lake and 70 Mile Area Community Plan

The Green Lake, Watch Lake and 70 Mile areas do not currently have an Official Community Plan. The process for developing a plan was recently initiated by the Cariboo Regional District and the Thompson Nicola Regional Districts. This joint project is expected to continue for the next year and a half. More information is available here.

    Second draft report ( PDF, 1.0 Mbyte)

    Greenhouse Gas – Under Bill 27, local governments are required to include within their official community plans, specific policies and actions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Draft policies and actions have been prepared for public and agency consultation.