Official Community Plan - 5 Year Community Check-in

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Click Me!What is an Official Community Plan?

How Creston looks and feels is shaped by the Official Community Plan (OCP). The OCP is a land-use planning tool used to guide Council in their decisions about development, zoning, and services. In 2016-2017, the Official Community Plan was developed in consultation with the public to ensure that public opinion and interest on issues of future planning were taken into account.

The OCP establishes policies, which Council and the public can use to evaluate development proposals and ensure they are consistent with the community's long-term plans. The OCP is updated regularly to ensure that it reflects the long-term planning objectives of the Town of Creston on behalf of residents.

Why are we reviewing the OCP?

A lot can change in 5 years, including the community's vision for the Town of Creston. A 5 year OCP review is an opportunity to touch base and ensure that the Town of Creston continues to meet the community's needs. The review will evaluate OCP policies within the context of today's challenges, trends, and emerging issues. 

Why should you be involved in the OCP review?

The OCP guides all future operations within the Town of Creston. It is essential that the community is involved in shaping the review. At key times throughout the review process, the Town will be reaching out to engage with you and hear your opinions and ideas on the future of Creston.




Click Me!What is an Official Community Plan?

How Creston looks and feels is shaped by the Official Community Plan (OCP). The OCP is a land-use planning tool used to guide Council in their decisions about development, zoning, and services. In 2016-2017, the Official Community Plan was developed in consultation with the public to ensure that public opinion and interest on issues of future planning were taken into account.

The OCP establishes policies, which Council and the public can use to evaluate development proposals and ensure they are consistent with the community's long-term plans. The OCP is updated regularly to ensure that it reflects the long-term planning objectives of the Town of Creston on behalf of residents.

Why are we reviewing the OCP?

A lot can change in 5 years, including the community's vision for the Town of Creston. A 5 year OCP review is an opportunity to touch base and ensure that the Town of Creston continues to meet the community's needs. The review will evaluate OCP policies within the context of today's challenges, trends, and emerging issues. 

Why should you be involved in the OCP review?

The OCP guides all future operations within the Town of Creston. It is essential that the community is involved in shaping the review. At key times throughout the review process, the Town will be reaching out to engage with you and hear your opinions and ideas on the future of Creston.




Consultation has concluded

  • Council reviews proposed OCP amendments - April 19, 2022

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    To proceed with the readings of the new Zoning Bylaw, we need to make some changes to the OCP - this is our first step in the OCP 5 Year Review. On April 19th, Council reviewed the proposed changes at the Committee of the Whole. The suggested changes improve conformance between the proposed Zoning Bylaw and the OCP. The recommended amendments include amendments to Schedule A: Land Use Designations and Schedule C: Development Permit Areas 3-8 to ensure appropriate land use, and policy amendments to clarify the interpretation of land use designations. A total of 15 properties were reviewed, and four policy changes were proposed - check out the Staff report here. At this meeting, staff received direction from Council to proceed with 1st and 2nd readings at the April 26th Regular Council Meeting. Check out the bylaw here.

  • Open House - April 13th, 2022

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    On April 13th, Staff held an open house to review proposed policy and land use designation changes to the OCP. Check out the April 13th Open House folder under the Documents tab to review what was showcased at the open house.