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ASHCROFT –CACHE CREEK FRINGE AREA OFFICIAL

COMMUNITY PLAN

CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY

Revised: April 14, 2011

Please check with the TNRD (1-250-377-8673) for current information on this Bylaw

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AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT OF ASHCROFT-CACHE CREEK OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN ADOPTION BYLAW NO. 1445, 1995

1. Bylaw No. 2238 – Reconsidered and Adopted December 16, 2010

- Sections 1, 12, 13 and 15 have been amended to include: • Community Parks Policies; • Riparian Areas Policies; and • Wildfire Management Policies.

- A new Wildfire Hazard map has been added as “Map 2” - See Bylaw 2238

2. Bylaw No. 2318 – Reconsidered and Adopted April 14, 2011

Sections 1 and 14 amended to include:

• Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Reduction overview, targets, policies and actions

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Schedule "A" of Bylaw No. 1445

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INTRODUCTION: The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Fringe Area Official Community Plan has been prepared pursuant to Part 29 of the Municipal Act and consists of: i) a statement of the Board of Directors' objectives, policies and implementation program

contained in this Schedule; ii) maps of the future land use included in this Schedule as the Ashcroft-Cache Creek

Fringe Area Official Community Plan Maps. The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Fringe Area Official Community Plan provides a policy framework and serves as a basis for decisions and actions related to the use and development of all lands within the Ashcroft-Cache Creek Fringe Area Official Community Plan Area shown on Map 1. It is based on the criteria and mandatory considerations set out in the Municipal Act. OTHER LEGISLATION: All or parts of the Ashcroft-Cache Creek Fringe Area Official Community Plan Area are subject to other Federal and Provincial legislation, including but not limited to the Forest Act, the Health Act, the Land Act, the Mines Act, the Mineral Tenure Act and the Agricultural Land Commission Act. In particular, a number of objectives, policies and land use designations of this Plan apply to land located in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). Where the provisions of this Plan provide for the development of land located in the ALR which is not consistent with the Agricultural Land Commission Act, regulations made thereunder or orders of the Commission, approval of the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission is required. Also the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources is responsible for administering energy and mineral resources in the Plan Area. Furthermore, a large portion of the Plan Area is Provincial Forest land which can only be managed and used for specific timber, grazing, recreation and resource purposes specified in the Forest Act.

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Schedule "A" of Bylaw No. 1445

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SCHEDULE "A"

This is Schedule "A" referred to in the Ashcroft-Cache Creek Fringe Area Official Community Plan Adoption Bylaw No. 1445, 1995.

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ASHCROFT-CACHE CREEK FRINGE AREA OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN

OBJECTIVES & POLICIES The broad objectives and policies of the Board of Directors with respect to the form and character of existing and proposed land use and servicing requirements within the Ashcroft-Cache Creek Fringe Area Official Community Plan Area are set out in this section. The objectives are to be achieved through the implementation of the listed policies which follow.

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ASHCROFT-CACHE CREEK FRINGE AREA OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN

1. FORM AND CHARACTER OF EXISTING AND FUTURE LAND USE Objective: 1.0 TO DESIGNATE AND DIRECT THE PATTERN OF EXISTING AND FUTURE LAND USE IN

ORDER TO PROMOTE ORDERLY GROWTH, PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR A VARIETY OF RESIDENTIAL LIFESTYLES AND LAND USES, SUSTAIN THE EXISTING RESOURCE BASE AND TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PLAN AREA.

Policies: 1.1 That the future pattern of land use in the Ashcroft-Cache Creek Fringe Area Official Community

Plan Area be consistent with the Official Community Plan Maps based on the following general guidelines:

a) All existing Residential development will be recognized. Opportunities for a range of new Country Residential development subject to the established development criteria of the Plan and compliance with the density and servicing provisions contained in the applicable Zoning Bylaw will be directed towards those lands appropriately designated Country Residential Node or Potential Development Area on Map 1. New Urban Residential development which cannot be encouraged to locate with adjoining Municipal boundaries will be directed towards those lands designated Urban Growth Area as shown on Map 1.

b) Commercial development in general subject to locational and servicing criteria will be encouraged to locate within areas designated Potential Development Area on Map 1. Retail and Service Commercial Use specifically will be encouraged to locate within the adjacent Municipal boundaries wherever possible.

c) Industrial development will be encouraged to located within the Municipal boundaries of the Villages of Ashcroft and Cache Creek. Sand and Gravel/Mineral Resources subject to the established development criteria wherever applicable, will be encouraged to locate on lands designated Industrial, Agriculture and Rural Resource on Map 1.

d) Agricultural use is recognized and encouraged in those areas appropriately designated on Map 1.

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e) Transportation, Water Resource, Fisheries, Waterfowl, Wildlife, Recreation and Heritage Conservation land uses will be recognized and development that will impact these uses will be encouraged to develop in accordance with the respective Plan objectives, policies and inter-governmental policies of the affected agencies having authority.

f) Environmental Constraints such as floodplains, sensitive areas or hazard lands will be recognized and development within these areas will be discouraged or restricted.

g) Public Facility/Institutional uses will be encouraged to locate within the adjacent Municipal boundaries or in appropriately designated areas shown on Map 1.

1.2 The scheme of existing and future land uses within the Plan Area are described through the following designations:

a) Residential Development - Urban Residential (Urban Growth Area) - Mobile Home Park (Boston Flats) - Country Residential (Node) - Rural (Residential Development in a Rural Resource Area) b) Rural Resource c) Commercial Development - Retail Commercial - Highway Commercial - Service Commercial - Tourist Commercial - Temporary Commercial Uses e) Industrial Development - Industrial - Temporary Industrial Uses e) Sand/Gravel Resources and Mineral Resources f) Agriculture g) Transportation h) Public Facility/Institutional i) Water Resources j) Fisheries, Waterfowl and Wildlife

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k) Environmental Constraints - Environmentally Sensitive Areas - Hazard Lands - Floodplains - Riparian Areas - Wildfire Hazard Management l) Recreation m) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Reduction n) Heritage Conservation o) Implementation

2. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Objective: 2.0 TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN

APPROPRIATE AREAS OF THE PLAN. Policies: 2.1 This Plan provides for four (4) types of Residential development of varying densities and

servicing requirements: - Urban Residential; - Mobile Home Parks; - Country Residential; - Rural Residential Development in a Rural Resource Area Residential development shall locate on lands appropriately designated for such use on Map 1. Urban Residential: 2.2 Urban Residential development shall be encouraged to locate within the incorporated

boundaries of the Villages of Ashcroft and Cache Creek. 2.3 Urban Residential development having a minimum parcel size of 700 square metres and

serviced by a community water and community sewer system may be permitted in the areas

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identified as an Urban Growth Area on Map 1, provided that such development takes into account the lot layout, density and servicing requirements of the adjacent Villages of Ashcroft and Cache Creek.

Mobile Home Parks:

2.4 Mobile Home Park development with the exception of the existing mobile home park in the Boston Flats area shall be encouraged to locate within the Villages of Ashcroft and Cache Creek.

Country Residential: 2.5 Country Residential development shall locate within the area designated Country Residential

Node or within the Potential Development Area at Boston Flats as shown on Map 1, provided that the development:

a) has a minimal negative impact on the existing or potential use of adjacent parcels; b) the development has been approved by the appropriate Provincial agency having

authority if within the Agricultural Land Reserve; c) is adequately serviced based on the availability of water, the soil's ability to handle

ground sewage disposal, the density of parcels or any other environmental factors affecting the development;

d) allows for the potential expansion of the adjacent Municipality in a logical manner; e) is designed to maximize efficient land use, and to this end the development may be

required to provide an outline or concept Plan indicating such matters as parcel layout and density, access and servicing on the subject property, as well as potential extensions to adjoining parcels, or other matters deemed necessary by the Regional District.

2.6 The range of parcel sizes for Country Residential development utilizing individual wells and ground disposal sewage systems shall be 0.8 to 2.0 hectares. The minimum parcel size shall be 0.8 hectares.

2.7 Higher density Residential development that will incorporate affordable, rental or special needs housing will be considered by the Board of Directors within areas designated Country Residential Node and Potential Development Area provided such development is serviced by

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community water and sewer system approved by the appropriate Provincial agency having authority.

2.8 In order to provide increased opportunity for affordable, rental and special needs housing or amenities on appropriately serviced properties designated for Country Residential development, the Regional District will encourage density bonusing in conjunction with a negotiated housing agreement to be registered against the property title in the Land Titles Office.

Rural Residential Development in a Rural Resource Area: 2.9 Isolated and non-intensive Rural Residential development having a minimum parcel size of 4.0

hectares may be permitted within an area designated Rural Resource provided that: a) it can be demonstrated that the land involved is unsuitable for resource use; b) the development has been approved by the appropriate Provincial agency having

authority if within the Agricultural Land Reserve; c) the proposal will have minimal impact on the existing or potential use of adjacent

parcels; d) the development has an adequate supply of domestic water and means of sewage

disposal.

2.10 A reduction in parcel size may be allowed where at the date of adoption of the applicable Zoning Bylaw a parcel is divided by an existing public highway or other major physical barrier and the resulting parcel which includes the entire divided part has a minimum area of 0.8 hectares provided it is not affected by the Agricultural Land Reserve whereupon approval of the Provincial agency having authority would be required.

3. RURAL RESOURCE Objective: 3.0 TO RECOGNIZE AND SUPPORT RURAL RESOURCE ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE PLAN

AREA. Policy: 3.1 Lands designated for Rural Resource use are shown on Map 1.

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3.2 Areas designated as Rural Resource may be used for a variety of activities including grazing, forestry, agriculture, resource extraction and public use.

4. COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT Objective: 4.0 TO ENCOURAGE COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES TO LOCATE IN APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS

AND AT A SCALE THAT WILL COMPLEMENT THE CHARACTER OF THE PLAN AREA. Policies: 4.1 This Plan provides for four (4) types of Commercial land use: - Retail Commercial - Service Commercial - Highway Commercial - Tourist Commercial Commercial development where appropriate shall locate on lands designated as a Potential

Development Area on Map 1. Retail Commercial: 4.2 Recognize the Villages of Ashcroft and Cache Creek as sub-regional Commercial centres and

encourage Retail Commercial uses to locate within their Municipal boundaries. Service Commercial: 4.3 Service Commercial development shall be encouraged to locate within the Villages of Ashcroft

and Cache Creek. Where suitable land cannot be found within these adjacent Municipalities, such development may be permitted within the Boston Flats area identified as a Potential Development Area on Map 1, provided that the development:

a) has a minimal negative impact on the existing or potential use of adjacent parcels; b) has access to an internal, frontage or collector road in order to avoid impeding traffic

movement or compromising the public safety of the major roads or the Controlled Access Highways serving the area;

c) is adequately serviced with a supply of water and means of sewage disposal;

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d) is buffered from adjoining land uses by landscaping, fencing or other means deemed appropriate by the Regional District;

e) is designed to maximize the efficient use of land; f) allows for the potential expansion of the adjacent Municipality in a logical manner. Highway/Tourist Commercial: 4.4 Promote the recreational and tourist related amenities within the Plan Area in order to attract

tourist traffic and associated business. 4.5 Limited Highway Commercial and Tourist Commercial development may be permitted within the

immediate vicinity of the historic Ashcroft Manor or in the Boston Flats area identified as Potential Development Areas on Map 1, provided that the development:

a) is approved by the appropriate Provincial agency having authority if within the Agricultural Land Reserve;

b) has a minimal impact on existing adjacent land uses; c) has access to an internal, frontage or collector road in order to avoid impeding traffic

movement or compromising the public safety of the major roads or Controlled Access Highways serving the area and has been approved by the appropriate Provincial agency having authority if within 800 metres of a Controlled Access Highway;

d) is adequately serviced with a supply of water and means of sewage disposal; e) is buffered from adjoining land uses by landscaping, fencing or other means deemed

appropriate by the Regional District; f) allows for the potential expansion of the adjacent Municipality in a logical manner

Temporary Commercial Uses: 4.6 The Board of Directors hereby designates the entire Ashcroft-Cache Creek Official Community

Plan Area as an area for the issuance of Temporary Commercial Use permits. 4.7 Temporary Commercial development opportunities, particularly those related to the natural and

resource amenities of the region, may be permitted with the Plan Area provided that the development:

a) is approved by the appropriate Provincial agency having authority if within the Agricultural Land Reserve;

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b) has a minimal impact on existing adjacent land uses; c) is adequately serviced with appropriate access, a supply of water and means of sewage

disposal; d) is buffered from adjoining land uses by landscaping, fencing or other means deemed

appropriate by the Regional District; e) allows for the potential expansion of the adjacent Municipality in a logical manner. 5. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT Objective: 5.0 ENCOURAGE THE CREATION OF NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE

PLAN AREA THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF APPROPRIATE INDUSTRIES WHICH ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE WITH OTHER LAND USES AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

Policies: 5.1 Encourage Industrial development to locate within the Municipal boundaries of the Villages of

Ashcroft and Cache Creek. 5.2 Resource-based Industries requiring access to a specific resource, specialized modes of

transportation on or quantities of water may be permitted within the Plan Area where it can be demonstrated that no other suitable location exists for such industry, provided that the development:

a) has access to an internal, frontage or collector road system; b) has been approved by the appropriate Provincial agency having authority if within the

Agricultural Land Reserve; c) has a minimal impact on existing adjacent land uses; d) is adequately serviced, based on the availability of water, the soil's ability to remove

nutrients, the type of industrial process to occur, and any other factors affecting the development;

e) is not located on lands with severe ground sewage disposal limitations unless adequate protection in the form of a community sewer or alternate sewage disposal system, approved by the appropriate Provincial agencies having authority is provided and maintained at the cost of the property owner;

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f) is designed to maximize efficient land use and to this end the developer may be required to provide an outline or concept Plan indicating such matters as landscaping, buffering, access and servicing of the subject property or any other matters deemed necessary by the Regional District;

g) does not cause emissions which would have a detrimental effect on the environment including air quality and the water quality of the following water bodies: the Thompson and Bonaparte Rivers, Cache Creek, Cornwall Creek, Lopez Creek and Barnes Lake;

h) where the specific location has physical or environmental concerns which have been identified, the developer may be required to submit a report from a Professional Engineer in accordance with good engineering practice which addresses the relevant concern to assist the Regional District in assessing the proposed development. Any development approval shall comply with the recommendations of the report and requirements of the appropriate Federal and/or Provincial authorities having authority;

i) allows for the potential expansion of the adjacent Municipality in a logical manner if affected.

6. SAND/GRAVEL RESOURCES AND MINERAL RESOURCES Objective: 6.0 TO IDENTIFY AND PRESERVE SAND/GRAVEL RESOURCES AND MINERAL RESOURCES

FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT. Policies: 6.1 The locations of known Sand/Gravel deposits within the Plan Area are identified and shown on

Map 1. 6.2 The extraction of Sand/Gravel Resources and Mineral Resources shall be permitted within the

Plan Area. Recognizing that the Regional District does not have direct jurisdiction over the extraction of Sand/Gravel Resources or Mineral Resources, the Board of Directors encourage that the impact of such extractive industries on adjacent land uses be minimized by such means as are deemed necessary by the Regional District in cooperation with the appropriate Provincial agency having authority.

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6.3 Development which will preclude the potential extraction of important Sand/Gravel Resources or Mineral Resources will be discouraged.

6.4 Support the sequential use of land wherein the extraction of Sand/Gravel Resources or Mineral

Resources is followed by reclamation for agriculture or other resource use. 6.5 The Board of Director will consider reviewing and updating the Ashcroft-Cache Creek Fringe

Area Official Community Plan should an Industrial or Mineral Resource development be proposed that would have a significant impact on the Plan Area.

7. AGRICULTURE Objective: 7.0 TO PRESERVE AGRICULTURAL LAND TO ENSURE PRESENT AND FUTURE FOOD

PRODUCTION. Policies: 7.1 Encourage the continued use and preservation of lands designated as Agriculture on Map 1. 7.2 The Board of Directors shall not support applications for exclusion of land from or the

subdivision of land within the Agricultural Land Reserve, unless it is convinced that the land has no significant agricultural potential, or unless the Board of Directors is of the opinion that exclusion or subdivision is in the best interest of the community, recognizing that final decisions on such applications lie with the appropriate Provincial agency having authority.

7.3 Support the intensification and expansion of the beef cattle industry and other operations

associated with animal husbandry that may be appropriate within the Plan Area. 7.4 Support the increased production and processing of ginseng, fruits and vegetables within the

Plan Area.

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Intergovernmental Policies: 7.5 Encourage the management of Crown land for resource use such as range, timber and forest

oriented recreation as well as for wildlife and watershed purposes. 7.6 Request fencing be constructed to a minimum of a legal standard at the perimeter of any new

non-farm development abutting agricultural land and maintained at the cost of the developer and/or subsequent property owner.

7.7 Reaffirm support for an expanded cooperative program designed to increase public awareness

of noxious weeds and the implications of the spread of those weeds. 7.8 Encourage the development of livestock backgrounding and finishing operations to be located

in accordance with suitable siting, physical development and agricultural management practices, such as those guidelines prepared by the appropriate Provincial agencies having authority. Consultation with the Villages of Ashcroft and/or Cache Creek is encouraged where such development is proposed within a Municipal Fringe Area.

7.9 Support and encourage the appropriate Provincial agency having authority to review and

update the Agricultural Land Reserve. 8. TRANSPORTATION Objective: 8.0 TO PROTECT THE EFFECTIVENESS AND EXPANSION POTENTIAL OF THE OVERALL

TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, WHILE ENHANCING SAFE AND EFFICIENT MOVEMENT TO AND WITHIN THE PLAN AREA.

Policies: 8.1 Recognize the Major Street Network shown on Map 1 as an essential component of this Plan

and as an important means of reducing the reliance on Controlled Access Highways for short local trips. This policy is stated with the acknowledgment that the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission has not reviewed nor approved the Major Street Network and therefore the designation of all unapproved existing or proposed roads affecting the Agricultural Land

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Reserve such as the major road running east from the Village of Cache Creek and lying north of the Trans Canada Highway shall have no force and effect unless subsequently validated by order of the Provincial agency having authority.

8.2 Discourage strip development along major roads and particularly Controlled Access Highways

in order to achieve a more efficient use of land and to avoid the deterioration of for traffic movement.

8.3 Encourage the development and use of frontage or collector roads to access land rather than

providing direct access to a Controlled Access Highway. 8.4 Avoid offset "T" intersections at all major roads and Controlled Access Highways. Cross

intersection are preferable and should be properly spaced. The location of at-grade intersections should be such that adequate passing site distances are available.

8.5 Require that adequate off-street parking stalls be provided on development sites adjacent to

major roads and Controlled Access Highways to avoid parking within the road right-of-way. 8.6 Land uses along Controlled Access Highways and the major railways within the Plan Area

should be compatible with the noise, vibration and speed that are typical of traffic using such facilities.

Intergovernmental Policies: 8.7 The location and standards of all roads will be subject to the requirements of the appropriate

Provincial agency having authority. 8.8 Continue to encourage the Provincial Government to recognize, address and where possible

mitigate the impact that the Coquihalla Highway has had on the communities and areas along the Trans Canada Highway through the Fraser Canyon including Ashcroft and Cache Creek.

8.9 Ensure that major roads within the Plan Area are continuous with major roads outside the Plan,

particularly those identified on the Major Street Network Plans prepared for the Villages of Ashcroft and Cache Creek.

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8.10 Recognize the Campbell Hill Airport as an important component of the overall transportation

system and, in consultation with the Village of Cache Creek, attempt to ensure that land uses adjacent to the airport do not impair or impinge upon flight paths, sight lines or other operations of the airport.

8.11 Support the need for an overpass or underpass across the Canadian Pacific Railway mainline

on Highway 97C within the Village of Ashcroft. 8.12 Development within 800 metres of a Controlled Access Highway shall be subject to the

appropriate provisions of the Highway Act. 9. PUBLIC FACILITY/INSTITUTIONAL Objective: 9.0 TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES TO MEET THE

REQUIREMENTS OF THE PLAN AREA, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, REGIONAL DISTRICT AND RESPECTIVE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES CHARGED WITH ADMINISTERING THOSE NEEDS.

Policies: 9.1 Public Facility/Institutional uses shall locate on lands designated for such use on Map 1. Intergovernmental Policies: 9.2 Encourage the development and use of public and community facilities within the Villages of

Ashcroft and Cache Creek to serve the Plan Area. 9.3 Development requiring community water and/or sewer shall take into account the servicing

standards of the adjoining Municipality if within a Municipal Fringe Area. 9.4 In cooperation with appropriate Provincial agencies having authority, the Board of Directors will

examine, as necessity warrants, all options available with respect to anticipated future refuse disposal requirements within the Plan Area.

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9.5 Encourage the development of a new regional facility at Boston Flats to serve area residents

due to the increased demand and existing aging infrastructure of the present facility. 9.6 The Regional District may examine the establishment or expansion of Local Service Areas

within the Plan where requested while recognizing the financial capabilities of the area. 9.7 The Regional District shall regularly consult and cooperate with South Cariboo School District

No. 30 on matters relative to school district planning and needs assessment. 10. WATER RESOURCES Objective: 10.0 TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER RESOURCES AND THE NEED TO

PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF THESE RESOURCES. Policies: 10.1 Recognize surface water sources within the Plan Area, particularly the Thompson and

Bonaparte Rivers, as important sources of irrigation and domestic water. 10.2 Subdivision or development that will result in an increased demand for surface water or the

intensification of existing water licencing shall be prohibited unless the development is serviced from the Thompson River or additional water is made available through storage on the Bonaparte River or other possible surface water sources. This policy is stated with the understanding that existing subdivisions may be developed and that private landowners may continue to benefit from the assets of their property and the rights that accrue.

10.3 Groundwater will be promoted as the prime source of water supply for any further development

within the Plan Area. 10.4 Development utilizing groundwater may be required to demonstrate by provision of a report

prepared by a Professional Engineer or Groundwater Geologist knowledgeable in hydrology that the use of such groundwater will not interfere with, intercept or otherwise detrimentally

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affect surface water supplies or groundwater sources utilized by existing development and agricultural operations.

10.5 Development which has the potential to impair the quality or quantity of surface water sources

within the Plan Area shall not be permitted unless adequate environmental safeguards as required by the Regional District are implemented.

10.6 Encourage ground disposal sewage systems or alternate sewage disposal systems approved

by the appropriate Provincial agency having authority to locate at least 90 metres from any stream, lake or watercourse except where a greater distance is recommended in the Management Guidelines of the Lakes Study.

10.7 Development having specific environmental or physical implications along the bottomlands or

floodplain of the Bonaparte River, Cache Creek or the lower benches of the Thompson River shall be required to submit a report from a Professional Engineer, in accordance with good engineering practice, addressing the concern to assist the Regional District in assessing the development potential of the lands in question. Any development approval shall comply with the recommendations of the report and the requirements of the appropriate Federal and/or Provincial agencies having authority.

Intergovernmental Policies: 10.8 In cooperation with the appropriate Provincial agency having authority, the Regional District

recognizes the need to prepare a groundwater inventory to more accurately determine the development potential within the Plan Area and possible conflicts with the ground disposal of sewage.

10.9 Cooperate with local interest groups as well as appropriate Federal and Provincial agencies

having authority to establish surface water enhancement programs within the Plan Area. 10.10 Development on the foreshore (area below the natural boundary or highway mark of a

waterbody) shall be discouraged without the approval of the appropriate Provincial agency having authority.

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10.11 In cooperation with the appropriate Provincial agency having authority, the Regional District shall recognize the effect of forest practices outside of the Plan Area on water resources within the Plan Area.

11. FISHERIES, WATERFOWL AND WILDLIFE Objective: 11.0 TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE FISHERIES, WATERFOWL AND WILDLIFE HABITATS

WITHIN THE PLAN AREA. Policies: 11.1 Encourage the preservation of fisheries, waterfowl and wildlife habitats through the controlled

disposition of Crown land and development of private lands. 11.2 Discourage development which will have a significant impact on the fisheries, waterfowl and

wildlife habitats within the Plan Area, particularly the Thompson and Bonaparte Rivers, Cache Creek and Barnes Lake. In the case of Barnes Lake consideration of the intent of Policy 13.7 would be taken into account.

11.3 Recognize the dry rocky slopes of the Bonaparte River canyon and on Rattlesnake Hill as

important rattlesnake areas. 11.4 All development shall incorporate soil conservation practices recognizing slope, soil type and

precipitation, in order to prevent any increase in the sediment loading of streams and rivers in the Plan Area. Attention shall also be given to the protection of riparian shoreline or streambank vegetation, the promotion of the Code of Agricultural Practice for Waste Management and the prevention of the discharge of deleterious materials and unnatural erosion caused by such activities as landfill, diking, channelization or any change to the natural system of water courses, in order to protect fish spawning habitats and migration routes.

Intergovernmental Policies: 11.5 Development proposals within the Plan Area that may have an effect on wildlife, waterfowl or on

fish habitat (defined as "spawning grounds, nursery rearing, food supply and migration areas on

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which fish depend directly or indirectly in order to carry out their life processes") will be referred to the appropriate Federal and Provincial agencies having authority for their comments and recommendations.

11.6 Discourage development that will alter shoreline or streambanks without the approval of the

appropriate Federal and/or Provincial agencies having authority. In this regard, development shall incorporate land management practices designed to protect or enhance shoreline or streambank riparian vegetation.

11.7 Encourage the continuation of Federal and Provincial fish stocking and enhancement programs

in the Plan are, particularly in the Barnes Lake and the Bonaparte River areas. 11.8 Development within areas of critical ungulate and other wildlife habitat as determined by the

appropriate Provincial agency having authority shall be prohibited. This policy is stated with the understanding that existing subdivisions may be developed and that private landowners may continue to enjoy and benefit from the assets of their property and rights that accrue.

12. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS Objective: 12.0 TO RECOGNIZE AND RESPECT THE DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS IMPOSED BY

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND TO ENSURE THAT DEVELOPMENTS ON SENSITIVE LANDS OR HAZARDOUS AREAS ARE AVOIDED OR THAT ADEQUATE PRECAUTIONS ARE TAKEN IF DEVELOPMENT IS UNAVOIDABLE.

Policies: Environmentally Sensitive Areas: 12.1 Within the Plan Area the existence of the following sensitive lands should be recognized: a) lands which are unsuitable for ground sewage disposal due to tight or restrictive soil

conditions; b) lands which may have potentially unstable soils and may be subject to subsidence or

slumping should the protective overburden be removed.

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12.2 Discourage ground sewage disposal or alternate ground disposal sewage systems from locating on soils which are either too compact or impervious to allow effective sewage discharge (i.e. removal of nutrients), recognizing that this matter is regulated by the appropriate Provincial agency having authority.

12.3 Development shall take into account the physical limitations of the soils along the river terraces

and benches of the Thompson River and shall avoid increasing their potential for erosion, subsidence or slumping (i.e. groundwater inputs).

12.4 Where the above conditions exist, development of said lands may be permitted when it can be

demonstrated to the Board of Directors satisfaction that such uses will not accentuate the sensitive condition. Approval of future development within such areas may be granted subsequent to satisfactory arrangements for sewage disposal, and/or the submission of a detailed report certified by a Professional Engineer in accordance with good engineering practice stating that with suitable safeguards the development area will and can be maintained in a safe condition for the life of the development and that the development will not adversely affect adjacent land. The study should not only identify and analyze existing sensitive conditions but should also describe whatever works or limiting constraints are required to maintain the area in safe condition. Any development which takes place on affected properties shall comply with the recommendations of the engineering report and/or requirements of the appropriate Federal and Provincial agencies having authority.

Hazard Lands: 12.5 With the Plan Area the existence of the following hazardous conditions should be recognized: - floodplains; - watercourse embankments subject to erosion; - debris torrents; - fans at the mouths of larger tributaries subject to channel shifting and bank overflow; - areas near the base of colluvial slopes or bedrock outcrops which are susceptible to

rolling or falling rocks; - steep slopes (i.e. slopes in excess of 30%) or areas at the base of steep slopes.

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12.6 Prior to development upon or in close proximity to hazard lands, the developer may be required to submit a detailed report certified by a Professional Engineer in accordance with good engineering practice to assist the Regional District in assessing the appropriate development potential of the lands in question. Any development that takes place on affected properties shall comply with the recommendations of the engineering report and/or requirements of the appropriate Federal or Provincial agencies having authority.

Floodplain Intergovernmental Policies: 12.7 Limit development on floodprone areas to parks, open space, recreation or non-intensive

agricultural uses. If more intensive development is unavoidable, the Board of Directors will rely on the appropriate Provincial agency having authority to specify the necessary precautions to be taken.

12.8 For any development within a floodplain area, setbacks and elevations for buildings and

structures would be established in consultation with the appropriate Provincial agency having authority. Floodplain regulations may also apply to other waterbodies and watercourses in the Plan Area which may not be identified.

Riparian Areas 12.9 The Riparian Areas Regulation applies to land and watercourses within the Official Community

Plan, and is implemented in accordance with Zoning Bylaw No. 2239 and amendments thereto.

12.10 The Regional District will work with First Nations, Federal, and Provincial governments, and civil

society organizations toward improving the stewardship, protection, and enhancement of

riparian values.

12.11 Where Riparian Areas Regulation requirements and wildfire management requirements

overlap, the Riparian Areas Regulation requirements shall prevail.

12.12 Encourage the Provincial government to enhance and share improved riparian areas mapping

with the TNRD to reduce the financial burden and responsibility on private landowners who may

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be required to retain the services of a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) to define and

evaluate the impact of a development on a riparian area.

Wildfire Hazard Management

Wildfire is a risk for rural communities and settlements in the Official Community Plan Area.

The objective of the Wildfire Hazard Management policies is to regulate development activities

to reduce the risk to citizens and property in areas where there is a hazard of wildfire. Two

factors have increased the hazard of wildfire within the Official Community Plan Area. The first

event is the forest health epidemic, which is causing a widespread mortality of trees, thereby

adding fuel loads to forests and grasslands, and to any wildfire that should arise. Secondly, it

is anticipated that one of the impacts of climate change will be increased drought during late

spring, summer, and early autumn; drought can increase the duration of the wildfire season,

and have a negative impact on the availability of water to combat wildfires in our communities.

The Official Community Plan Area has High Wildfire Hazard Areas, as identified by the Ministry

of Forests and Range and shown on the attached Wildfire Hazard map. Also shown on the

Wildfire Hazard map are Buffer Zones, which represent land located within 2 kilometers of the

High Wildfire Hazard Areas that are at risk of fire through spotting of airborne embers; and

Moderate to Low Wildfire Hazard Areas.

12.13 Within a High Wildfire Hazard Area, prior to undertaking any subdivision or land use application

that will create four or more parcels or dwelling units, the landowner shall provide the Regional

District with a Wildfire Hazard Assessment Report for the proposed development, prepared by

a Registered Professional Forester licensed in BC or equivalent qualified professional.

The Wildfire Hazard Assessment Report shall:

i. Assess the current wildfire hazard;

ii. Assess conditions on and off-site including neighbouring lands;

iii. Evaluate the proposed development for wildfire susceptibility; and

iv. Provide Fire Smart wildfire hazard mitigation recommendations to reduce the hazard of

wildfire for the land and buildings to moderate or lower.

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The recommendations of the Wildfire Hazard Assessment Report shall be implemented during

development and be written into a restrictive covenant to be registered on the property title

advising the property owner of the ongoing responsibility to manage their land and buildings in

accordance with the recommendations of the Wildfire Hazard Assessment Report.

12.14 Within High Wildfire Hazard Areas, during any subdivision or land use application that will

create three or less parcels or dwelling units the property owner shall not be required to submit

a Wildfire Hazard Assessment Report, but shall register a standard restrictive covenant on the

titles of the properties encouraging landowners to use Fire Smart wildfire hazard mitigation

practices for building construction and land management to reduce the wildfire hazard in their

development.

12.15 Within the Buffer Zones and Moderate to Low Wildfire Hazard Areas, during any subdivision or

land use application the property owner shall register a standard restrictive covenant on the

titles of the properties encouraging landowners to use Fire Smart wildfire hazard mitigation

practices for building construction and land management to reduce the wildfire hazard in their

development.

12.16 Where Wildfire Hazard Management requirements and Riparian Areas requirements overlap,

the Riparian Areas requirements shall prevail.

13. RECREATION

Objective: 13.0 To provide outdoor recreation and conservation opportunities while minimizing recreational-

resource use conflicts and preserving the rural character and environmental quality of the plan

area.

Policies: 13.1 Encourage the retention of unimpeded public access to water based recreational

areas.

13.2 Prepare a Community Parks Master Plan within the term of this Official Community Plan.

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13.3 Prepare a Trails Network Plan as part of a Community Parks Master Plan or as an independent

project, possibly in collaboration with communities of interest including provincial resource

agencies, ALC, first nations and local service groups.

13.4 Work with service clubs and other organizations to provide public facilities within parks.

13.5 Encourage the sharing of fields, playgrounds and recreational facilities with

School Districts.

13.6 Provide park facilities based upon the recommended standard of 4 hectares per 1000 population as follows:

• neighbourhood parks = 1 hectare/1000

• community parks = 3 hectares/1000

Park Land and Open Space Acquisition: 13.7 Recreational lands and existing park sites are designated and shown on the Land Use

Map (Map 1). They will continue to provide recreation opportunities within the Plan Area.

13.8 With the development of new subdivisions, the direction of the Plan respecting park land

acquisition is as follows:

(a) to acquire additional park land within the areas designated URBAN GROWTH

AREA, COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL NODE and POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

AREA as shown on the Land Use Map.

(b) under Section 941 of the Local Government Act, the Regional District may, at its

option, require a subdivision applicant to dedicate park land or pay money in lieu

of park land, in accordance with the following:

(i) generally require payment of money when subdivisions are not within

the areas shown on the Land Use Map where the Plan calls for acquisition

of additional park land

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(ii) generally require payment of money when subdivisions are within the

designated area for park land acquisition, but would not be able to meet the

criteria for park land dedication – i.e. size, function, topography

(iii) the money paid to the Regional District in lieu of park land dedication will

be used for park land acquisition within the Plan Area

(c) the criteria for selection of land to be dedicated by a subdivision applicant for park

purposes include the following provisions:

(i) dedication of up to 5% of the entire subject property (as permitted in the

Local Government Act

)

(ii) wherever feasible, the minimum area of the land to be dedicated should

meet the guideline of being not less than 2,000 m²

(iii) consideration of potential for additional dedication through future

subdivision of contiguous parcels when choosing location the land to be

dedicated should have an average slope of less than 20%, and contain no

obvious hazards such as, but not necessarily limited to, landslip or flooding

(iv) the land to be dedicated should have an average slope of less than 20%,

and contain no obvious hazards such as, but not necessarily limited to,

landslip or flooding

(v) natural areas or areas suitable for amenity or stewardship purposes may

be sought where appropriate

(vi) areas suitable for the protection of cultural resources may be sought where

appropriate

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(vii) the land to be dedicated should have good road accessibility

(viii) the land to be dedicated shall be free of liens or encumbrances.

13.9 The Plan encourages provision of new park land that will complement existing private and

public recreation facilities, rather than compete with or duplicate existing resources.

13.10 The Plan encourages local community groups to operate and maintain community and

neighbourhood parks where possible.

Intergovernmental Policies: 13.11 Cooperate with the appropriate Provincial agencies having authority, to promote an expansion

of recreational opportunities on Crown lands within and adjacent to the Plan Area where conflict

with agricultural uses, wildlife habitats, conservation areas and residential development may be

minimized.

13.12 Cooperate with the appropriate Provincial agencies having authority, and interest groups, in a

coordinated effort aimed at increasing public awareness of subjects such as watershed

management, ATV use, stock grazing practices, noxious weed control and factors causing soil

erosion in rural areas of the Plan in order to reduce the impact of recreational activities in rural

areas.

13.13 Cooperate with the appropriate Provincial agencies having authority, as well as the Canadian

Pacific and Canadian National Railways, to establish increased opportunities for public access

to the Thompson River, where access can be provided while ensuring public safety and

protection of this important surface water source.

13.14 In cooperation with the appropriate Provincial agencies having authority, the Regional District

may establish community parks as demand warrants.

13.15 The Thompson-Nicola Regional District shall work towards the formulation of a Regional Parks

Plan, in cooperation with the Provincial agencies having authority.

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13.16 Support the proposed Provincial government all-terrain vehicle licensing program, under the All

Terrain Vehicles Act.

14. GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSION REDUCTION

In 2007, the Provincial Government passed Bill 44 – the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets

Act – thereby committing the Province to reduce GHG emissions by 33% below 2007 levels by

the year 2020 and 80% below 2007 levels by the year 2050. In order to help achieve this

commitment, the Province enacted the Local Government (Green Communities) Statutes

Amendment Act (“Bill 27”). Under this legislation and Section 877(3) of the Local Government

Act, Official Community Plans are now required to include targets for the reduction of GHG

emissions as well as policies and actions to support the reduction targets.

As signatory to the B.C. Climate Action Charter, the TNRD has voluntarily agreed to develop

strategies and take actions to achieve the following goals:

i. being carbon neutral in respect of corporate operations by 2012,

ii. measuring and reporting on the community’s GHG emissions profile; and

iii. creating complete, compact, more energy efficient rural and urban communities.

Targets

The Province has provided each local government with a Community Energy & Emissions

Inventory (CEEI) report to track and report annual community-wide energy consumption and

GHG emissions. For the baseline year 2007, the Regional District’s CEEI report includes GHG

emission estimates in three sectors - on-road transportation, buildings, and solid waste. There

is no specific data on the quantity of GHG emissions generated within the Plan Area. However,

the CEEI data shows that transportation accounts for the majority of GHG emissions in the

region followed by buildings and solid waste. Reducing transportation emissions is a challenge

in rural communities therefore additional Provincial and Federal Government policies, actions

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and initiatives will be needed to support the community-wide GHG reduction targets set by the

Regional District.

Recognizing the challenges of reducing GHG emissions in rural communities, the Regional

District sets the following community-wide GHG reduction targets:

10% by 2020 from 2007 levels

33% by 2050 from 2007 levels

The Regional District will utilize the provincially supplied 2007 CEEI data as the baseline for

measuring GHG emission reductions.

Achievement of the community-wide reduction targets will be supported by the following policies

and actions:

Policies:

14.1 Consider climate change and the impacts of land use decision making on climate change when

reviewing new development applications and undertaking long-range planning initiatives.

14.2 Encourage compact community design, infill development and planning strategies that reinforce

smart growth principles and best practices in sustainable development.

14.3 Encourage and support non-vehicular walkways, trails and alternative modes of transportation

to help reduce automobile dependence.

14.4 Encourage home-based businesses that do not create a nuisance or detract from the

residential character of a neighbourhood.

14.5 Encourage and support energy efficient new construction and the retrofit of existing buildings.

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14.6 Encourage water conservation, including the installation of low-flow plumbing fixtures in new

construction.

14.7 Encourage low-impact renewable energy generation including solar and geothermal technology.

14.8 Encourage and support initiatives to upgrade wood-burning appliances through wood stove

exchange programs.

14.9 Support the preservation of agricultural lands and local food production.

14.10 Encourage local community gardens and farmers’ markets within the Plan Area.

14.11 Encourage tree planting where appropriate and the retention of existing healthy trees and

natural vegetation during new development.

14.12 Support recycling initiatives and the diversion of waste from area landfills.

Actions:

14.13 As signatory to the Climate Action Charter, the Regional District will take steps to address and

support the goals of the Charter.

14.14 Raise awareness about BC Climate Action and energy conservation by making relevant

informational material available to residents of the Regional District.

14.15 Investigate potential incentives to builders, developers and homeowners who incorporate

alternative energy sources.

14.16 Investigate the feasibility of a tree planting incentive program for residents of the Regional

District.

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14.17 Request the Province’s continued support in providing the Regional District with the tools and

resources necessary to monitor and measure GHG reduction levels.

14.18 Continue to raise awareness about recycling and landfill diversion through educational

initiatives such as newsletters, information guides, and newspaper inserts.

14.19 Continue to explore opportunities to reduce energy use at Regional District recycling and refuse

transfer stations including through the use of alternative energy generation.

14.20 Support waste reduction policies and actions outlined in the Regional Solid Waste Management

Plan, including a region-wide goal of 30% reduction in waste disposal by 2013 (from 2004

levels).

14.21 The Regional District shall work toward a comprehensive regional greenhouse gas reduction

strategy, including action plans for:

a. Encouraging and improving public transit

b. Encouraging public transit/car-pooling for all Regional District personnel

c. Improving the energy efficiency of existing Regional District buildings

d. Using a minimum “LEED Gold” equivalent standard for all new Regional District buildings

where practical, affordable and applicable

e. Purchasing fuel efficient “green” vehicles whenever possible

f. Reducing Regional District personnel travel through video conferencing and other available

methods

g. Enhancing urban and rural forests in the Regional District and participating communities

where possible

h. Seeking partnerships with participating Regional District municipalities on joint “green”

initiatives and undertakings

i. Encouraging development of energy efficient (green) refueling/re-charge options/networks

within the Regional District and member municipalities.

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15. HERITAGE CONSERVATION Objective: 15.0 TO ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE THE IDENTIFICATION, PROTECTION AND

CONSERVATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HERITAGE RESOURCES. Policies: 15.1 Sites of known archaeological significance within the Plan Area are shown on Map 1. 15.2 Recognize and work towards the designation of the Ashcroft Manor as a Heritage Site in

cooperation with the appropriate Provincial agency having authority and interested local parties if interest and property owner consent warrants.

Intergovernmental Policies: 15.3 The Regional District recognizes that archaeological sites are protected under the Heritage

Conservation Act through designations as Provincial heritage sites or through automatic protection by virtue of being of particular historic or archaeological value. Development shall not excavate, alter or destroy the archaeological resources of the Plan Area identified on Map 1 and those sites which may be discovered by landowners or developers or identified in updated surveys from time to time except where approved through a permit issued under the Heritage Conservation Act.

15.4 Examine the feasibility and financial implications of incorporating Heritage Conservation as a

function of the Regional District. 16. IMPLEMENTATION Objective: 16.0 TO ACHIEVE THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS PLAN WHILE FOSTERING COOPERATION

BETWEEN ALL AGENCIES RESPONSIBLE FOR PLANNING AND LAND USE WITHIN THE PLAN AREA.

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Policies: 16.1 Future changes to the applicable Zoning Bylaw must comply with the objectives and policies of

this Plan. 16.2 Amendments to this Plan may be made from time to time to further the development objectives,

and/or to reflect changing local circumstances. 16.3 Those areas not developed for the uses for which they are designated at the time of adoption of

this Plan may continue their current uses until such time that they are proposed for development in accordance with the policies of this Plan.

Intergovernmental Policies: 16.4 The Regional District will work and consult with the Villages of Ashcroft and Cache Creek

regarding land use matters occurring within the Municipal Fringe Areas and in particular the Boston Flats area.

16.5 The Regional District may take steps as are necessary to assume the subdivision approving

function for the Plan Area. 16.6 Encourage greater coordination between all Municipal, Federal and Provincial agencies having

authority over land use planning and decisions within or surrounding the Plan boundaries. 16.7 Continue to build and enhance working relationships with First Nations in the plan area,

recognizing that constructive and enduring relationships with aboriginal communities provide a foundation for continued constructive dialogue on future regional land use issues.

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CampbellHill

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Cache Creek Hills

Cache Creek Hills

CacheCreek

LopezCreek

BarnesCreek

BarnardCreek

BarnesCreek

CheetsumCreek

PuckettCreek

StudhorseCreek

BostonFlats

SemlinValley

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BlackCanyon

Village of Cache Creek

Village of Ashcroft

Electoral Area "I" (Blue Sky Country)

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BlackCanyon

CacheCreek

AshcroftBarnes Lake

Willard Lake

Ashcroft - Cache Creek Official Community PlanWildfire Hazard Map # 2 µ

High Risk AreaBuffer Zone (2km)Moderate toLow Risk AreaOCP BoundaryProperty

Electoral & Municipal BoundaryLake100m ContourHighway

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