Port Moody Official Community Plan Update
Public Hearing for Proposed New OCP
July 13, 2010 at 7pm
Council Chambers, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody
On July 13, 2010, Port Moody City Council will meet and hold a Public Hearing to consider City of Port Moody Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2010, No. 2849 which includes a proposed new OCP for the City of Port Moody.
The proposed new Official Community Plan (OCP) is the result of a series of public consultation events and Council meetings that have taken place since the OCP update process began in September 2006.
Highlights of the proposed new Official Community Plan include:
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New chapters on Energy and Air Emissions, Arts and Culture, Community Well Being, Community Infrastructure and Implementation and Monitoring
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A new community target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and related policies to reduce energy consumption
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The creation of a new Heritage Conservation Area for Moody Centre and related design guidelines
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Overall emphasis on sustainability – environmental, economic, social and cultural
All persons who believe their interest is affected by the proposed bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person and/or by written submission. Written submissions will be accepted up to the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All persons wishing to make written submissions to Council prior to the Public Hearing should send their submissions to the City by email at clerks@cityofportmoody.com or by fax at 604-469-4550 not later than noon, Tuesday, July 13, 2010. No representations may be received by Council on this bylaw after the close of the Public Hearing.
Bylaw No. 2849 and related information may be inspected at the Planning & Development Services Department, City Hall, 100 Newport Drive (at Ioco Road), Port Moody, B.C. Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 5 pm.
The proposed new Official Community Plan is available below. A copy of the document is also available for viewing at the Port Moody Public Library reference desk.
Proposed New Official Community Plan (June 2010)
Complete OCP (June 2010)
Title Page
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Purpose and Scope of Plan
Chapter 2 – Key Trends and Issues
Chapter 3 – Community Vision and Goals
Chapter 4 – Overall Land Use Strategy
Chapter 5 – Energy and Air Emissions
Chapter 6 – The Natural Environment
Chapter 7 – Parks and Recreation Facilities
Chapter 8 – Housing
Chapter 9 – Economic Development
Chapter 10 – Arts and Culture
Chapter 11 – Heritage Conservation
Chapter 12 – Community Well Being
Chapter 13 – Transportation
Chapter 14 – Community Infrastructure
Chapter 15 – Neighbourhood Plan Areas
Chapter 16 – Development Permit Guidelines
Chapter 17 – Implementation and Monitoring
Map 1 – Overall Land Use Plan
Map 2 – Parks, Open Space and Public Facilities
Map 3 – Heritage Conservation and Character Areas
Map 4 – Road Network
Map 5 – Transit Map
Map 6 – Bike Routes
Map 7 – Pedestrian Routes
Map 8 – Water System Plan
Map 9 – Sanitary Sewer Plan
Map 10 – Neighbourhood Plan Areas
Map 11 – Development Permit Areas
Map 12 – Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Map 13 – Hazardous Lands
Map 14 – Steep Slopes
Map 15 – Green Zone Lands
Appendix 1 – Regional Context Statement
Appendix 2 – Development Permit Area Guidelines
Appendix 3 – Ioco Townsite Heritage Conservation Area Guidelines
Appendix 4 – Moody Centre Heritage Conservation Area Guidelines
Appendix 5 – Waste Conversion & Waste Management Council Recommendations
Next Steps
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July 13, 2010 – Public Hearing for proposed new Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2010, No. 2849
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Referral of the OCP Bylaw and Regional Context Statement (RCS) to the Metro Vancouver Board following Public Hearing (the Local Government Act provides 120 days for Metro Vancouver to consider Port Moody’s RCS)
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Third Reading of the OCP Bylaw
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Adoption of the OCP Bylaw
If you have any questions about the OCP update process, please contact Tim Savoie (Director of Planning & Development Services) or Mary De Paoli (Planner) at 604-469-4540.
Email ocp@cityofportmoody.com to sign up for OCP updates.
OCP Update Process – Background Documents
• View all previous background documents and information about the process to date
