Village of Fraser Lake Official Community Plan Update Round 2 Engagement Survey

Welcome and thank you for taking the time to complete this survey! This survey will close at 11:59 pm on Sunday September 29th, 2025.

The Village of Fraser Lake is updating its Official Community Plan (OCP) to guide the community's growth and development over the next 20 years, as required under the Local Government Act. The first round of engagement took place in June 2025. The feedback helped to inform the draft OCP which is now available to view on the Village's website linked here.

Hardcopies of this survey are available for pickup at the Village office.
1.Which sections of the draft Official Community Plan have you read in their entirety? Please select all that apply:(Required.)
2.Did the Official Community Plan review process increase your understanding of Official Community Plans, what they are and how they work?
3.In general, do you understand the new Official Community Plan, what it says and how it will inform decision making?
4.Residents, landowners, business owners, developers, community organizations and special interest groups should consider the Official Community Plan when making property and investment decisions. Does the draft Official Community Plan provide clear direction on what you can or cannot do with your property?
5.Listed below are the proposed overarching goals for the draft Official Community Plan:

Foster Economic Sustainability and Local Resilience: Support year round employment opportunities, tourism and small businesses while ensuring economic development aligns with environmental stewardship and community values

Protect and Enhance the Natural Environment: Preserve Fraser Lakes forests, banks, beaches and shores through sustainable land use, conservation efforts, and climate resilient policies that safeguard ecological health for future generations.

Promote Community Well-Being and Inclusivity: Strengthen social connections, health services and recreational opportunities to foster a vibrant, resilient and inclusive community that recognizes and honours cultural heritage and traditions.

Expand Housing Choice and Availability: Encourage diverse and attainable housing options that meet the needs of residents while balancing growth with infrastructure capacity and the community’s unique small town character.

Invest in Infrastructure and Accessibility: Improve roads, sidewalks, water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, public spaces, and essential services to enhance mobility, safety, and overall quality of life while ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with community needs.

How supportive are you of the proposed overarching goals in the draft Official Community Plan?
6.Part 3: Land Use
New policies and objectives include encouraging more residential housing forms, promoting a more formalized downtown core and maintaining industrial land so that we can strategically activate economic opportunities. Please refer to Part 3: Land Use of the Official Community Plan for all policies and objectives.

How supportive are you of the proposed objectives and policies in Part 3: Land Use?
7.(Optional question) Is there anything missing?
8.Part 4: General Policies, Section 4.2 Environment & Sustainability
New policies and objectives include plans to enhance climate resiliency and to further support the Village’s current Tree Plan through increased urban tree canopies.

How supportive are you of the proposed objectives and policies in Section 4.2?

9.(Optional question) Is there anything missing?
10.Part 4 General Policies, Section 4.4 Arts & Culture
New policies and objectives include building more meaningful partnerships local First Nations, ensuring arts and culture is more visible within the community and working towards developing a Public Art Strategy to guide arts and culture in public places.

How supportive are you of the proposed objectives and policies in Section 4.4?
11.(Optional question) Is there anything missing?
12.Part 4 General Policies, Section 4.5 Thriving & Resilient Economy
New policies and objectives include enhancing the image of Fraser Lake to attract investment, promote economic development and support a new downtown core.

How supportive are you of the proposed objectives and policies in Section 4.5?
13.(Optional question) Is there anything missing?
14.Part 4 General Policies, Section 4.6 Inclusive and Vibrant Community
New policies and objectives include improving health and wellness accessibility within our community, valuing Indigenous contributions, enhancing parks and public spaces, food security, and promoting intergenerational living in all aspects of our community.

How supportive are you of the proposed objectives and policies in Section 4.6?
15.(Optional question) Is there anything missing?
16.Do you have any comments about the draft Official Community Plan that you would like to share with us?
Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey, your input is valuable and appreciated!
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