Electoral Area F Official Community Plan Update

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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?


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?


  • Community Workbooks

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    4 Community Workbooks have been developed and organized by different themes: Community Values, Growth, Character and Resilience. You can choose whether you would like to complete all 4 workbooks, or only complete the workbooks that interest/impact you most, or simply comment on the Policy Option(s) or Community Value(s) of interest to you, as all feedback is important in this process. Instructions on how to participate and submit your feedback are contained within the Community Workbooks.


    PDF copies of each Community Workbook can be downloaded below:


    Please complete the workbooks by March 31, 2022.

    Email your completed workbooks to areafocp@rdn.bc.ca, or call 250-390-6761 or toll free at 1-877-607-4111 to arrange for a printed version. Workbooks can also be dropped off or mailed to:

    Nicholas Redpath
    6300 Hammond Bay Road
    Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2

    OR

    Hand delivered to:

    RDN Parks Services Office at 1490 Springhill Road, Parksville between 9:00 am and 2:30 pm Monday to Friday.

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  • 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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Page last updated: 06 Nov 2024, 09:02 AM