Process

The Official Community Plan (OCP) update, led by the Resort Municipality of Whistler, will provide opportunities for community input every step of the way. Have your say today by emailing [email protected]

The OCP update process includes six phases, which will be completed from January 2010 to May 2011.

Phase 1
Scoping process

Phase 2
Meet with Council
Confirm timeframe
Confirm work plan

Phase 3
Review current RMOW policies and strategies
Policy and plan gap analysis
Council workshop
Initiate community engagement
Issues identification and recommendations
Community survey
Consultant studies begin
Report to council

Phase 4
Review consultant studies
Develop "made in Whistler" OCP alternatives
Community feedback
OCP Community Working Groups
Update Whistler2020 Descriptions of Success
Report to Council

Phase 5
Prepare draft OCP
Draft mapping
Community workshops to review draft OCP
Report to Council

Phase 6
OCP update Open House on draft policies and prioritizing Whistler’s assets
Community Advisory Group & RMOW Council Workshop
Development Permit Area Guidelines Engagement
Editor and Legal Consultations
Final integration of all community and professional comments on draft OCP

Phase 7
Statutory approval process
Submit regional context statement to Squamish Lillooet Regional District
OCP draft referrals
Pubic hearing
Provincial approval
Ministerial approval
RMOW Council Adoption

Have your say! Email [email protected] with your ideas and comments on the Official Community Plan update. Take a few minutes to complete the OCP Website Questionnaire. Your feedback will help us to improve this site.