Planning and Development | City of West Kelowna

About the Long-Range Planning Department

The Long-Range Planning Department works with the community, stakeholders, and other levels of government to develop long-term planning policies and strategies that guide future city growth.

Long-Range Planning leads major initiatives such as Official Community Plan updates, social and heritage planning, agricultural, food and environmental policies, building inventory, statistics and demographic and employment forecasting.

The Official Community Plan

The OCP is a City bylaw document that defines policies for land use and development, while also providing a long-term vision for the community. All municipalities, regional districts, and the Islands Trust in British Columbia have the authority to create an Official Community Plan. For more details on the Official Community Plan, how it is created, frequently asked questions, and access to an interactive OCP map, please visit the Official Community Plan Page.

Ongoing long-range planning projects

The Long-Range Planning Team is currently working on a range of ongoing projects and initiatives to help guide the community’s future growth, development and livability. These projects provide opportunities for residents, businesses and other stakeholders to learn about proposed plans, share feedback and participate in shaping the City's long-term vision and priorities. See ongoing surveys and projects, and share your feedback to help shape the future of West Kelowna by visiting OurWK.ca

How to get involved

WKEDC Strategic Plan

Complete the West Kelowna Economic Development Corporation Survey. Your feedback will help us understand challenges, opportunities, and priorities for economic development.

WKEDC Plan Survey

Memorial Park Plan

The Park Plan is a document that will guide future recreational uses and improvements to infrastructure and amenities at Memorial Park over the next 10 years. Follow the link to participate in the survey.

Memorial Park Survey

Additional Long-Range Planning information & resources

For additional information on other Long-Range Planning projects, Housing Initiatives, and access to past projects, please see the tabs below.

Housing Initiatives

Ensuring residents have access to safe and affordable housing is foundational to the community's health, safety, and well-being. We want West Kelowna to be a place that people can call home.

To achieve this, the City is actively advancing policies, programs, and projects that support a range of housing types and tenures along the Housing Continuum. For more information, please visit our West Kelowna Housing Page & the Housing Incentives Page for programs and incentives for homeowners and developers.

Recently Completed Long-Range Planning Projects

Learn about recent projects completed by the Long-Range Planning team: