Electoral Area F Official Community Plan Update

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.