September 10, 2025: 

Nelson City Council Adopts Official Community Plan – Nelson 2050: Leading the Way, Together

Nelson City Council has unanimously adopted its new Official Community Plan (OCP) — Nelson 2050: Leading the Way, Together. This milestone marks a forward-looking vision to guide Nelson’s growth and change over the next decade and beyond.

Developed after two and half years of extensive community engagement, Nelson 2050 reflects the aspirations and priorities of residents, businesses, and community organizations. The plan serves as a long-term compass for decision-making, providing direction on land use, housing, climate action, transportation, reconciliation, economic development, and more.

“This plan will guide our city and provide a strong foundation for the decades ahead,” said Nelson Mayor Janice Morrison. “It reflects the voices of our residents through extensive public engagement, and I am incredibly proud of the work our community and staff have done to bring it to life.”

Section 4.9 – Granite Pointe Development Area

As part of the adoption process, Council carefully considered feedback received during the public hearing. In response, Council directed staff to strengthen the language in Section 4.9, which addresses the Granite Pointe Development Area in Rosemont. The updated introductory section now reads:

"Support the long term vitality of the Rosemont neighbourhood by encouraging redevelopment of the Granite Pointe Redevelopment Land Use Designation to foster a healthy and diverse community." 

Currently, the majority of the land in question is zoned P1 – Park, Open & Recreational Space, meaning any development of the P1 lands would require a rezoning application and that would result in a decision by Council to approve the zoning change based on the designs and use proposed. The current policies in Section 4.9 support any future decision(s) around rezoning by providing guiding direction, including:

• Commercial uses must be small-scale.

• Residential development should prioritize a mix of housing types, including single-detached, multi-unit residential, seniors’ housing, and affordable housing units.

• Green space protection remains a priority, with the majority of the Granite Pointe Development Area lands retained as Park, Open & Recreational Space

About the OCP

The Official Community Plan is the City’s highest-level planning document. It establishes a shared vision and provides clear guidelines to help Mayor and Council make decisions that will shape Nelson for years to come.

Residents can watch the video of the public hearing and Council meeting at nelson.ca or on the City of Nelson’s YouTube channel.

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