2026 OCP Housekeeping Amendments

In December 2025, Council adopted an updated Official Community Plan (OCP), Abbotsforward 2050.

In the months following adoption, staff identified a small number of errors, omissions, and opportunities to improve plan clarity.

The changes contemplated through this housekeeping update are administrative in nature and do not change the foundational urban structure or growth policies of the OCP.

Proposed refinements are intended to improve clarity and intent, falling into the following categories:

1. Land Use Designation Corrections & Clarifications
2. Mapping Corrections
3. Land Use Regulation Clarifications
4. Neighbourhood Plan Clarifications

Public Hearing Scheduled

• A Public Hearing will be held on July 14, 2026, at 6:00pm at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, providing a final opportunity for the community to comment on the OCP housekeeping amendments proposed under Bylaw No. 3718-2026 (view the full Council report)

Recent Steps

• May 12, 2026 - Council granted 1st & 2nd reading to the OCP Amendment Bylaw and referred the changes to an upcoming Public Hearing