Details from the City of North Van on the OCP City Shaping update opportunities in January and February:
On Monday, December 9, 2013, Council referred the City’s Draft Official Community Plan (OCP) to the public for input and discussion. At that same meeting, Council also referred a Draft Density Bonus and Amenity Contribution Policy to the public for input and discussion parallel with the Draft OCP. This email is to advise of upcoming information and input opportunities in January and February leading toward a Town Hall Meeting on the Draft Plan in early March.
Look for the Draft OCP insert in the North Shore News this Sunday, January 12th for a summary of proposed changes. The full plan and background materials can be accessed by clicking here.
Checkout our upcoming input opportunities starting January 20th by clicking here. Some highlights include:
Draft OCP and Density Bonus Policy Open House
Atrium, City Hall
January 20 through January 31st, 2014
with Public Presentations:
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2pm
Thursday, January 23rd, 7pm
Tuesday, January 28th, 7pm
Thursday, January 30th, 4pm
Density Bonus / Amenity Policy
As mentioned above, we are also seeking input on a Draft Density Bonus / Amenity Contribution Policy through a separate but linked consultation process. For more information on the specifics of this policy, please click here.
So stay tuned for more details on www.cnv.org/cityshaping or sign up for regular updates atcityshaping@cnv.org.
CityShaping is the effort to update the City of North Vancouver’s long range plan, the Official Community Plan. CityShaping seeks to involve as many community members and stakeholders as possible in a dialogue about the City’s future. Stage One focused on identifying issues such as the affordability and diversity of housing in the City. Stage Two involved a dialogue about critical issues.Stage Three was about Land Use Scenarios and Policy Directions to inform a draft OCP. Stage Fourhas involved the development of a draft Official Community Plan followed by further discussion and input leading to a final draft Plan.
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