Sparwood residents are invited to one of two Open Houses in mid-March to view the first draft of the Official Community Plan (OCP), which includes staff and council input, community input, and technical expertise.

The District of Sparwood has been engaged in an update to its OCP since June 2013.  With hundreds of ideas gathered via feedback forms, community booths at various events, and the immensely successful Kitchen Table Conversations, the district has finished the first draft and needs the public’s feedback.

“I want to extend the thanks of council to all residents who participated in the early stages of the Official Community Plan process,” says Mayor Lois Halko. “Citizens’ ideas, concerns and values have been incorporated into a draft OCP that outlines our preferred future.”

OCP’s provide a framework for making land use decisions within a specified area. These are based on the community’s vision and help guide future growth, orderly land development, and infrastructure. OCP’s are used by municipal staff, stakeholders, developers, residents, and municipal councillors in evaluating proposed land use changes and in ensuring that all development conforms to the relevant polices of the Official Community Plan.

You can also review the Draft OCP, background information, and engagement summaries on our website at www.sparwood.ca/OCP.

Open Houses:      Thursday, March 13 at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, March 18 at 7 p.m.
Sparwood Senior Citizen’s Drop-In Centre, 101 – 4 Avenue (Next to Lilac Terrace).

“Our vision is that by 2035, Sparwood will be a caring, neighbourly, and sustainable community with pride in our natural environment,” adds Halko. “As we finalize the plan, we are going back to the community again requesting feedback on our draft OCP and look forward to greeting many residents at one of two open houses where the plan may be reviewed.”

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