The City of Enderby is taking important steps to shape the future of our community through the update of the Official Community Plan (OCP).
What is an Official Community Plan?
An OCP is a comprehensive, long-term planning document that directs the growth and development of our community. It helps guide staff and Council decision-making on matters such as housing, transportation, economic development, parks and recreation, land use, arts, culture and more. Together with the Zoning Bylaw, the OCP is essential to shaping Enderby and provides a framework for how the community will grow and evolve over time.
Why does the Official Community Plan need to be updated?
Enderby’s current OCP was adopted in 2014 and requires a refresh to align with population growth, changes to provincial housing legislation, and changes to our community’s current and future needs. The OCP Update will clarify and consolidate housing policies, both in response to provincial legislation related to accommodating 20 years of growth and addressing different types of housing noted in the 2024 Interim Housing Needs Report.
The purpose of the OCP update is to:
- Modernize housing and land use policies with updated population growth projections and provincial housing legislative requirements
- Refresh land use, growth policies, and development permit area guidelines to align with the community’s vision for the future of Enderby
- Bring the OCP in line with the community’s evolving needs and the most recent Interim Housing Needs Report (2024), ensuring it reflects changes from the past decade
- Improve the clarity and usability of the document for staff, Council and the development community
Project Timeline
The OCP Update is being led by City staff with consultant support, and the first draft of the OCP is anticipated to be completed by Fall 2025.
We are now in the early stages of public and stakeholder engagement. Over the next few weeks, there will be multiple opportunities for you to participate and share your input, which is essential to shaping the future of Enderby.
Community Survey
Community members are invited to complete a short survey to share their thoughts on the OCP Update. Your participation in this survey will help ensure that the OCP reflects our community’s priorities, values and vision for years to come. The deadline to complete this survey is [insert deadline].
To participate in the survey please access this LINK.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
Open Houses
Join us on June 24th & 25th, 2025 to learn more about the OCP update process and share your idea for the future of Enderby. Drop in at the Enderby & District Senior Citizens Society (1101 George Street Enderby, BC V0E 1V0) between 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Pop-up Events
A series of pop-up events will be taking place between June 20th and 26th, 2025. We invite you to come out and speak to members of our engagement team who can provide more information on this project and answer any questions you have!
- Enderby Farmers Market – Fri June 20 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m
- Enderby & District Visitor Centre – Wed June 25 10:00 a.m. – 3 p.m
- Askew’s Foods – Thurs June 26 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
What’s Next
This project webpage will be periodically updated with information and continued project updates. Stay tuned for further details on the project and opportunities to get involved.
Important Links
- Current Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 1549, 2014)
- Zoning Bylaw (Bylaw No. 1550, 2014)
- Enderby Interim Housing Needs Report (2024)
Contact Us
Kurt Inglis, Manager of Planning, Community Safety and Bylaw Compliance
kinglis@cityofenderby.com
250-838-7230
Last Updated on July 29, 2025.