Official Community Plan

What is an Official Community Plan?

An Official Community Plan (OCP) is a principal policy document used to assist with planning decision-making matters. It includes:

• A statement of long-term comprehensive vision for the future.

• Broad statements of community goals & objectives.

• Broad policies to achieve goals, objectives and community vision.

• Planning, land use management and decision-making guides.

The Official Community Plan is a tool to help Council and citizens manage change in a community. It reflects the values and priorities which have been articulated by Council and the general public. An OCP is a “living document” that provides clear direction but is not a static document. OCP’s should be continually adapted to reflect communities' trends and respond to special circumstances. OCP’s are typically reviewed every 5 years.

The District of Clearwater is currently updating their existing OCP. A Steering Committee has been formed and it includes the following members:

Hazel Wadlegger - Chair
Linda Selbee - Vice Chair
Lorne Wright - Senior Representative
Merlin Blackwell - Public at Large Representative
Kim Muddiman - Public at Large Representative
Chris Coulson - Youth Representative
Robson Beaudry - Youth Representative
Brent Buck - District Council Representative
Bert Walker - District Council Representative
Ken Kjenstad - District Council Representative
Isabell Hadford - District Staff Representative
Tina Donald – Simpcw First Nation Representative

We Want Your Input!

Part of the OCP update process is gathering input from the citizens of Clearwater. There will be opportunities to express your ideas about the future of Clearwater at events determined by the Steering Committee. Please check back to this page periodically for more details.  Alternatively, you can use the comment box below to bring your ideas forward.

Official Community Plan - Creating Our Vision Survey

Please click on the the following link to download the PDF file of the Creating Our Vision Survey.

Speaking Our Minds – An OCP Discussion Forum

One-on-one discussions with members of the Clearwater OCP Steering Committee
Interested parties are asked to prepare a discussion paper for the Steering Committee members to consider. The paper can be presented at the event and should be 15 minutes or less.

When:        March 17th – 6:00pm to 9:00p,
Where:        Clearwater Secondary School
What:    Issues that you or your organization may touch upon include, but are not limited to:

• Housing
• Sustainability
• Environment
• Recreation, parks and culture
• Community economic development
• Land use
• Growth management
• Health and quality of life
• Transportation
• Food security

If you or your organization are interested in attending the discussion session or have any questions, please contact:

Linda Selbee 250-674-3717
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or, visit Linda at Home Hardware and sign up on the sheet located at the front of the store.

Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided for all discussion groups.

Contacts

If you have any questions or you want to speak to someone directly, please contact one of the following people from Focus Corporation.

Deb Biddiscombe, Planner
Telephone 250.374.5252
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Richard Giele, Planner
Telephone 250.474.1151
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Shannon Gadsby, Planning Assistant
Telephone 250.374.5252
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Community Planning Links

For a list of Helpful Community Planning Links click here

Attachments:

Clearwater Organization Letter.pdf

survey reminder poster.pdf