Let's Grow Lake Country Together

July 17, 2025

The District of Lake Country is updating the Official Community Plan (OCP) to meet the changing needs of the community. We welcome your feedback to shape the 20-year vision for the community. Let’s grow Lake Country, together.

Our Official Community Plan

Our Official Community Plan (2018 – 2038) sets the overall framework for future growth and change in the District, as guided by the long-term vision of the community. The document provides strategic guidance (goals, objectives, and policies) for Council, staff, and members of the public. The OCP belongs to the entire community, including residents and interest holders.

What does the OCP review and update include?

The District has begun a general OCP review and update. The review will allow the District to evaluate the existing policies in the context of the change experienced in the community since 2018 (population growth, increased development, housing affordability, environmental hazards, etc.) and associated key priorities (development approvals, provision of municipal services, economic diversification, community safety, etc.). The updated OCP is anticipated to be ready for Council’s consideration of formal adoption in July 2026.

Staff proposes the general OCP update would build on the policies of the existing OCP, and focus on the following:

1. Review and evaluate existing policies and guidelines (for example, urban containment boundaries, future land use designations, Development Permit Areas).

2. Update the OCP to include the specific policy documents created since 2018 (for example, Water Master Plan, Liquid Waste Management Plan, Transportation Master Plan).

3. Fill information gaps with data generated through updated population demographic projections, housing needs assessments, and land capacity analyses.

4. Include new priorities into the District's strategic policy fabric (for example, Council’s 2025 strategic priorities).

5. Monitor progress towards the updated policy guidance.

Where can I get involved?

Your feedback and participation is important to the process. Here is how to get involved online or in-person: