Electoral Area F Official Community Plan Update

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is updating the Electoral Area F Official Community Plan (OCP). Electoral Area F includes the communities of Coombs, Hilliers, Errington, Meadowood and Whiskey Creek and the surrounding rural areas.

The first Electoral Area F OCP was adopted in 1999, and new Census Canada Data shows that as of 2021, the population has grown over 50% to approximately 8,200 people. Much of the OCP remains relevant today, and this project was initiated in 2019 to address emerging challenges and update sections of the OCP that have become dated.

Draft Electoral Area F Official Community Plan

After completing Round 1 and Round 2 of community engagement, the RDN is pleased to announce the Draft Electoral Area F Official Community Plan (Draft OCP) is ready for community review as part of Round 3 of engagement.

We look forward to hearing from you as we work towards a plan that reflects your vision for the community!

How can I get involved and learn more?

Subscribe to this page (top right) to receive email notification of news and updates
Review the Draft OCP and fill out the survey and/or leave general project comments
Learn about development permit areas and review the proposed draft development permit area exemptions and guidelines
Review the Community Resources and visit the document library to learn more about the project and related initiatives
Watch both project videos to learn more about what an OCP is and a summary of the project and engagement to date
Read the Round 1, Round 2 and the Final Engagement Summary to see what has happened so far
Share your questions and we will provide an answer
Contact the project team directly at: areafocp@rdn.bc.ca
Join Leanne Salter, Director, Electoral Area F to discuss the draft OCP and provide your feedback at our project office hours happening every Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. until August 28 at the RDN Parks office located at 1490 Springhill Road
Attend an upcoming in-person community meeting.

Electoral Area F Official Community Plan Update

Draft Electoral Area F Official Community Plan

We look forward to hearing from you as we work towards a plan that reflects your vision for the community!

How can I get involved and learn more?

Subscribe to this page (top right) to receive email notification of news and updates
Review the Draft OCP and fill out the survey and/or leave general project comments
Learn about development permit areas and review the proposed draft development permit area exemptions and guidelines
Review the Community Resources and visit the document library to learn more about the project and related initiatives
Watch both project videos to learn more about what an OCP is and a summary of the project and engagement to date
Read the Round 1, Round 2 and the Final Engagement Summary to see what has happened so far
Share your questions and we will provide an answer
Contact the project team directly at: areafocp@rdn.bc.ca
Join Leanne Salter, Director, Electoral Area F to discuss the draft OCP and provide your feedback at our project office hours happening every Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. until August 28 at the RDN Parks office located at 1490 Springhill Road
Attend an upcoming in-person community meeting.

Remind me what an Official Community Plan is?

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An OCP is a long-term plan for a community. It guides land use by describing a community's vision for the future and includes objectives and policies to help achieve that vision. An OCP is used by the public when planning future use of their land or advocating for the community vision, and by the RDN when planning related community or infrastructure projects or approving development. The update process includes completing best practices research, reviewing technical information, reviewing existing RDN policies and strategies, and gathering information and feedback from community members.
Engagement Summary for Round 1 Now Available

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Thank you to the Area F Community! The Engagement Summary for Round 1 of the Official Community Plan Update project is now available. In February and March, more than 1000 community members attended an event or visited the website and approximately 335 people provided comments.

The report includes a brief summary of input for a quick read as well as a detailed summary. All raw comments are included in an appendix. What was heard from the community in Round 1 will be used to develop policy options for community review. The second phase of engagement will provide opportunities for community members to provide feedback on these draft policy options.

Stay tuned for news about the second round of engagement for the project.

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