Official Community Plan Official Community Plan The Official Community Plan focuses on the City’s broad objectives for: Land use Servicing Form and character of development It also highlights strategies to meet other community objectives, including: Environmental Social Economic • Introduction • Survey Results • General • Quality of Life • Land Use/ Development • Environment • Recreation and Tourism • Discussion
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Official Community PlanOfficial Community Plan
The Official Community Plan focuses on the City’s broad objectives for:
Land use Servicing Form and character of development
It also highlights strategies to meet other community objectives, including:
Environmental Social Economic
• Introduction
• Survey Results
• General
• Quality of Life
• Land Use/ Development
• Environment
• Recreation and Tourism
• Discussion
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The Plan is implemented through:
City’s Capital Works Programs Zoning Subdivision and Development Development Permits Other City bylaws
All bylaws adopted by the City or works undertaken by the City after the adoption of this Plan must be consistent with this Plan.
• Introduction
• Survey Results
• General
• Quality of Life
• Land Use/ Development
• Environment
• Recreation and Tourism
• Discussion
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There are a number of important planning issues identified in the OCP which will require more detailed study and programs of implementation.
As per the Local Government Act, an OCP does not commit or authorize a municipality to proceed with any project, action or policy that is specified in the Plan.
• Introduction
• Survey Results
• General
• Quality of Life
• Land Use/ Development
• Environment
• Recreation and Tourism
• Discussion
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So, why are we here?
Area specific planning and specialized programs are required to address local issues.
The OCP provides a basis to undertake a variety of such local initiatives.
Goals:
1. Review Survey Results for Castlegar and compare with the Summary Results for
Castlegar’s North End
2. Identify key issues important to the North
End
neighbourhood
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Resident Survey:
Mailed to each household in Castlegar (~3200)
685 returned – 21.5% (excellent, given length and
complexity)
Consisted of 5 Parts:
Section A: Quality of Life Section B: Land Use and Development Section C: Environment Section D: Recreation and Tourism Section E: General
• Introduction
• Survey Results
• General
• Quality of Life
• Land Use/ Development
• Environment
• Recreation and Tourism
• Discussion
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Section E (General):
Responses - Age Brackets
0.24.5
12.3
19.6
28.8
17.912.7
4.1
0.05.0
10.015.020.025.030.035.0
< 21 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 71-80 81+
Fre
qu
ency
%
• Introduction
• Survey Results
• General
• Quality of Life
• Land Use/ Development
• Environment
• Recreation and Tourism
• DiscussionResponses - Age Brackets
0.0
7.5
13.2
19.5
27.7
14.5 12.6
5.0
0.05.0
10.015.020.025.030.035.0
< 21 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 71-80 81+
Fre
qu
ency
%
Official Community PlanOfficial Community PlanHousehold Size
68.2
26.7
4.8 0.30.0
20.0
40.0
60.0
80.0
1-2 3-4 5-6 6+
Number of PeopleF
req
uen
cy %
• Introduction
• Survey Results
• General
• Quality of Life
• Land Use/ Development
• Environment
• Recreation and Tourism
• Discussion
Household Size
70.9
23.4
5.70.0
0.0
20.0
40.0
60.0
80.0
1-2 3-4 5-6 6+
Number of People
Fre
qu
ency
%
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Length of Residency
8.1 6.510.8
17.7
56.9
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
0-2 3-5 6-10 11-20 20+
YearsF
req
uen
cy %
• Introduction
• Survey Results
• General
• Quality of Life
• Land Use/ Development
• Environment
• Recreation and Tourism
• Discussion
Length of Residency
11.3 8.1 11.3 13.1
56.3
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
0-2 3-5 6-10 11-20 20+
Years
Fre
qu
ency
%
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Section A (Quality of Life):
Opinion - Quality of Life
36.3
57.4
6.3
0.0
40.0
80.0
Very Satisfied Satisfied/Neutral
DissatisfiedF
req
uen
cy %
• Introduction
• Survey Results
• General
• Quality of Life
• Land Use/ Development
• Environment
• Recreation and Tourism
• Discussion Opinion - Quality of Life
33.8
61.1
5.1
0.0
40.0
80.0
Very Satisfied Satisfied/Neutral
Dissatisfied
Fre
qu
ency
%
Quality of Life Aspect to Improve
30.4
50.2
10.7
28.0
29.5
11.9
17.3
30.1
35.5
27.3
44.4
52.9
58.6
0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0
Other
Transportation/Traffic Movement
Handicapped Accessibility
Professional Services
Protective Services
Outdoor Recreational (Ex. Playing Fields)
Indoor Recreational (Ex. Gymnastics)
Libraries/Schools, Cultural, Daycares
Walking/Biking Trails
Preserved Green Space/Parks
Pedestrian Oriented Shopping/Amenities
City's Look and Character
Employment Opportunities
Quality of Life Aspect to Improve
31.8
50.0
14.9
22.1
31.2
12.3
16.2
31.8
35.7
30.5
46.8
51.9
62.3
0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0
Other
Transportation/Traffic Movement
Handicapped Accessibility
Professional Services
Protective Services
Outdoor Recreational (Ex. Playing Fields)
Indoor Recreational (Ex. Gymnastics)
Libraries/Schools, Cultural, Daycares
Walking/Biking Trails
Preserved Green Space/Parks
Pedestrian Oriented Shopping/Amenities
City's Look and Character
Employment Opportunities
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Preferred Rate of Growth
2.411.4
53.8
22.210.2
0.0
20.0
40.0
60.0
None Low Medium High Very HighF
req
uen
cy %
• Introduction
• Survey Results
• General
• Quality of Life
• Land Use/ Development
• Environment
• Recreation and Tourism
• Discussion
Preferred Rate of Growth
1.311.4
57.6
18.411.4
0.0
20.0
40.0
60.0
None Low Medium High Very High
Fre
qu
ency
%
Services/Utilities Needing Improvement
52.3 51.6
10.5 13.7
28.8
39.9 35.9
0.0
20.0
40.0
60.0
Roads
Sidewalks
Sewer/ Drainage
Water
Garbage D
isposa
l
Lighting/ L
andscaping
Other
Fre
qu
ency
%
Official Community PlanOfficial Community PlanServices/Utilities Needing Improvement
50.6 48.9
12.9 14.4
29.6
44.9
31.1
0.0
20.0
40.0
60.0
Roads
Sidewalks
Sewer/ Drainage
Water
Garbage D
isposa
l
Lighting/ L
andscaping
Other
Fre
qu
ency
%
• Introduction
• Survey Results
• General
• Quality of Life
• Land Use/ Development
• Environment
• Recreation and Tourism
• Discussion
Increase Taxes For Better Services/Utilites?
61.0
21.317.7
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
Yes No Not Sure
Fre
qu
ency
%
Preferred Tax Increase For Better Services/Utilities
80.9
17.0
2.00.0
20.0
40.0
60.0
80.0
100.0
2-5% 6-10% Over10%
Fre
qu
en
cy
%
Increase Taxes For Better Services/Utilites?
62.1
21.616.3
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
Yes No Not Sure
Fre
qu
ency
%
If YES, preferred Tax Increase For Better Services/Utilities