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.




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  • Draft Amendment Bylaw

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    Review the Draft Amendment Bylaw HERE. If you have feedback, reach out to Staff or attend the Public Hearing on May 23rd.

  • Future Harvests: An Update

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    Wondering where we are in terms of Official Community Plan implementation? Check out "Future Harvests: An Update" to find out!

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  • Survey Series Introduction

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    We need your input!

    Welcome to the OCP 5 Year Community Check-in Survey Series. Check out the video below to learn more.


    Ready to take the survey? Click on the Survey Series tab and get started! A new survey will be released on this page to complete each week. Open the survey, click on the link to see the relevant OCP policies. Watch the video to see some of the Towns successes, and complete the survey to provide your feedback.

    Thanks for your participation – this is a community-built document, and it's essential that you are involved in the review. Thank you!

  • November 23 Open House

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  • Council Adopts OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1953

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    On June 28th Council adopted OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1953. The changes improve conformance between the newly adopted Zoning Bylaw and the OCP. The complete bylaw can be found on our Town of Creston website. It's a big bylaw, so if you're looking for the exact changes, look for places that say BL#1953.

  • Council Reads OCP Amendment Bylaw for a 3rd Time

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    At the June 14th Regular Council Meeting, Council read OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1953 for a 3rd time following the Public Hearing held earlier in the meeting. The anticipated bylaw adoption will be at the next Regular Council Meeting on June 28th.

  • Documents for Public Hearing - June 14

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    Review the proposed OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1953, 2022 HERE.

  • Special Committee of the Whole

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    Reminder! On May 31, 2022 at 2pm in Council Chambers, there will be a Special Committee of the Whole. Council will be reviewing feedback we've heard so far. Please attend if you want to hear more!

  • Council Gives 2nd Reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1953

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    At the May 10th Regular Council Meeting, Council gave Second Reading to the OCP Amendment Bylaw. The next steps will be:

    • Special Committee of the Whole - May 31, Council reviews feedback
    • Informal Meeting - June 8, opportunity to talk with Staff about the bylaw
    • 3rd Reading, Public Hearing, and possible Adoption - June 14th

  • Council Gives 1st Reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1953

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    At the April 26th Regular Council Meeting, Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1953 was given 1st reading.

    The next steps will be 2nd reading, 3rd reading and a public hearing, and adoption.

    1st, 2nd, and 3rd “readings” mean:

    • 1st - tabling or introduction
    • 2nd - discussion in principle and on the content of the bylaw
    • 3rd - final discussion, including any changes made along the way

    A local government bylaw must receive three readings before it can proceed to final adoption. This process allows elected officials to provide input into the bylaw and make necessary changes before it is adopted.

    Anticipated Adoption Schedule:

    • 2nd Reading - May 10th
    • Special Committee of the Whole - May 31, Council reviews feedback
    • Informal Meeting - June 8, opportunity to talk with Staff about the bylaw
    • 3rd Reading, Public Hearing, and possible Adoption - June 14th