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The City Centre Neighbourhood Plan is Adopted!

After three Official Public Hearings, the City Centre Neighbourhood Plan was adopted by Council on November 14, 2011.  The community has envisioned a vibrant City Centre where people of all ages and backgrounds live, work and play. Thriving local businesses, new jobs and housing, streamside trails, a diverse arts and entertainment culture, green space and public amenities draw residents, employees and visitors to the area. The City Centre is the heart of the region and a source of local pride. The City Centre Neighbourhood Plan offers policies and tools to achieve the community’s vision for Vernon’s City Centre.

Please click here to view the adopted City Centre Neighbourhood Plan.

How the Plan was Created

During the creation of the City of Vernon Official Community Plan (OCP) 2008, the community identified downtown revitalization as a key priority. A public consultation process began during the winter and spring of 2010 to allow City staff to understand the community’s desired future for the City Centre. The Plan was drafted and then was brought back to the public for another review.
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Numerous public consultation events were held in January and February of 2011 to ensure that the draft Plan was consistent with the community’s vision.  Based on that public input, the Plan was further refined and presented back to Council. Public Hearings brought forward concerns from the public regarding land use designations on certain properties in the City Centre. Council responded by revising the Plan to what it is today.

If you have any questions or comments please contact Cleo Corbett, Long Range Planner.

Cleo Corbett
Long Range Planner
250-550-7830
ccorbett@vernon.ca