Planning & Development

The Official Community Plan (OCP), Bylaw No. 868, outlines Fraser Lake’s long-term vision for sustainable growth and community development. It guides decisions on housing, land use, infrastructure, environment, and economic resilience over the next 20 years.
Key highlights include:

• A housing strategy to meet projected needs: 7 new units in 5 years, 64 in 20 years
• Updated residential zones to support diverse housing types and gentle densification
• New policies for public transit, childcare, and active transportation
• Revised land use designations for residential, commercial, industrial, and civic areas
• Strengthened relationships with Indigenous neighbours and cultural recognition

• Goals focused on economic sustainability, environmental stewardship, inclusivity, infrastructure, and housing affordability

  The OCP is a living document, updated regularly to reflect community needs and provincial legislation. It sets the foundation for future zoning bylaws and development decisions.

The Village of Fraser Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 875, 2025 regulates land use and development within the municipal boundaries to ensure orderly growth consistent with the Official Community Plan. It establishes zones such as residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, parks, and utilities, and sets rules for permitted uses, building heights, setbacks, lot coverage, parking, landscaping, and subdivision standards. The bylaw applies to all land, buildings, and structures and includes enforcement provisions, zoning maps, and development regulations for each zone.