By: Tanner Smith
The City of Kimberley has put out a survey seeking public feedback on a “housing-focused review and update of its Official Community Plan (OCP) and two Zoning Bylaws.”
The City of Kimberley’s current OCP was adopted in 2018, and “outlines the long-term vision for community growth and development,” which then guides policy decisions.
For Zoning Bylaws, Kimberley has two “distinct zoning bylaws,” one for the Alpine Resort area and another for all other regions. These bylaws then “regulate land use, specifying allowable uses and building forms on parcels.”
However, this new review will focus on four key areas:
- 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
Anyone wanting to complete the survey, click here.
In a release, the city says it’s “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.”
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