Official Community Plan (OCP)

Official Community Plan (OCP)

Introduction

The Town of Osoyoos is updating the Official Community Plan (OCP) and we need your input.

What is an OCP you ask? It’s a guiding document that’s common to every municipality in British Columbia. Choose Your Osoyoos will take a 20+ year glimpse into the future of Osoyoos. It will reflect our vision, values, and plans for change.

Choose Your Osoyoos will help Council in making decisions on important issues such as housing, land use, transportation, our natural environment, economic development, and recreation.

A community vision cannot be created without consulting our community. So we’re asking you to show up, participate, and tell us what makes Osoyoos the best place to live in BC!

Community Engagement

Join us at the following events to provide your input on the future of Osoyoos:

On Point Official OCP Launch Event

Join us for this "date night" evening of music, art, beer, wine and discussion.

            Sonora Community Centre (8505 68th Avenue)
            Thursday, September 12th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

            *This event requires registration:

Pop-In @ Cactus Kids Day Camp
Cactus Centre
Friday, August 9th, 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Pop-Up Stand @ Music in the Park
Gyro Park Bandshell
Friday, August 9th, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Pop-Up Stand @ Farmer's Market
Town Hall Square (8707 Main Street)
Saturday, August 10th, 9:00 - 11:00 am

Pop-Up Stand @ Family Splash Day
Osoyoos Splash Park (89th Street @ Kingfisher Drive)
Wednesday, August 14th, 4:15 - 5:15 pm

Pop-In @ Beach Volleyball
Gyro Park
Wednesday, August 14th, 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Pop-Up Stand @ Friends of the Library Book Sale
Town Hall Square (8707 Main Street)
Saturday, August 17th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Pop-In @ Mass Registration Day
Sonora Centre (8505 68th Avenue)
September 11th

Pop-In @ School BBQ
September (Date TBA)

Pop-Up Stand @ Coyotes Hockey Game
Sun Bowl Arena (9301 Hummingbird Lane)
September 25th

Stakeholder Workshops

The Natural Environment and Our Community
            Sonora Centre
            September/October (Date and Time TBA)
            *Registration link will be posted soon

           Health, Social Issues and the Built Environment
           Sonora Centre
           September/October (Date and Time TBA)
           *Registration link will be posted soon

           The Economy and Business Community
           Sonora Centre
           September/October (Date and Time TBA)
           *Registration link will be posted soon

Storytelling with Seniors
September - October (Dates and locations TBA)

Storytelling with Elders
(Dates and locations TBA)

Additional Engagement Opportunities

Community Survey
Online and hard copies available
September

Graffiti Boards
Throughout the community
September - October

One-on-One with your Town Planner
Sit down with a Town Planner to talk about the future of Osoyoos.
September - October
            *Email Gina MacKay, Director of Planning & Development, to set up a meeting: gmackay@osoyoos.ca

Support Documents

Below are some important documents that will be considered when developing the OCP Plan:

Current Official Community Plan
Affordable Housing Strategy
Age Friendly Action Plan
Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) Report
Community Services Master Plan
East Sector Transportation Review Plan
Parks & Trails Master Plan
Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) Strategy
Sewer Capacity Assessment Report
Town Centre Renewal Plan
Urban Forestry Plan