The City of Kimberley is embarking on a housing-focused review and update of its Official Community Plan (OCP) and two Zoning Bylaws. To gather community input, the city has launched a new survey available at www.EngageKimberley.ca, which will play an important role in shaping Kimberley’s future.

The Kimberley OCP, adopted in 2018, outlines the long-term vision for community growth and development, guiding policy decisions. The Zoning Bylaws regulate land use, specifying allowable uses and building forms on parcels. Kimberley has two distinct zoning bylaws: one for the Alpine Resort area and another for all other areas.

This review and update will focus on:

• Integrating the Housing Needs Report received by council in late fall 2024.
• Developing policies for housing in commercial nodes and mixed-use developments,
• Establishing policies for home-based businesses and small-scale commercial uses in residential areas.
• Reviewing Development Permit Area Guidelines.

It is important to note that non-housing related issues will be addressed in future reviews, the timing of which will be determined after this housing-focused review.

Visit www.EngageKimberley.ca to for more information and to complete the survey. Stay tuned for additional public engagement opportunities, including an open house and focus groups coming soon!

City of Kimberley

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