June 21 - Public Hearing for OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2387

On May 31, 2021, Council gave first and second readings to an amendment to the City’s Official Community Plan, and a public hearing will be held for this Bylaw No. 2387 on June 21, 2021.

Further details regarding the time of the Public Hearing and how to participate will be posted at the following link: Public Hearings and Public Meetings | White Rock, BC (whiterockcity.ca) .

The staff report associated with this proposed change to the OCP, which changes maximum heights and density of new development in several areas throughout the city, is available on the Land Use and Planning Committee agenda of May 31, 2021 under item 6, and includes a description of all the changes proposed in Bylaw No. 2387.

Note that prior to to the draft bylaw being given readings on May 31, the 1100-block of Elm Street (east side of Elm Street) was changed by Council to remain in the current "Waterfront Village" land use designation instead of changing to the "Mature Neighbourhood" land use designation, and a policy was added that new development proposals in the area would be required to show consideration in their design for the heritage context of existing buildings in the area. The Waterfront Village land use designation would allow a maximum 3 storey building (below grade parking levels not included in the number of storeys).