About the OCP

The Official Community Plan (OCP) is the main document that guides growth and change in Saanich. It provides a long-term vision for a livable community based on shared values and sustainability. The OCP works together with other plans and policies.

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Project Update

The Proposed OCP was considered for second reading at the Council meeting on February 26, 2024. The Proposed OCP included limited edits from the December 2023 version, including changes to respond to new information regarding Provincial Transit Oriented Areas. Council also voted to include policies related to not-for-profit housing on McKenzie Avenue and Gordon Head Road, and an interpretation policy for height limits.

The Proposed OCP (February 2024, as amended) is being advanced to public hearing. Information on the meeting will be posted as soon as it is scheduled.

February 26 Council Meeting Documents

• Council report
• Proposed Plan (February 2024)
• Redline Version with changes to Proposed OCP between December 2023 and February 2024
• Redline version of changes to Cadboro Bay Village Plan
• Redline version of changes to Cordova Bay Village Plan

If you would like to attend the Council meeting or provide comment please visit the Council Meeting Information Page for more information.

Should Council support second reading, the OCP Bylaw would advance to a public hearing, likely in late April.

December 11 Council Meeting

On December 11, 2023 Council gave first reading to the OCP Bylaw. Supporting documents are included below:

• Proposed Plan (December 2023)
• Summary of Changes between the Draft Plan (May 2023) and the December 2023 Proposed Plan
• December 2023 council report

Watch the video to learn more about the project. Additional information and resources are available in the Project Background and Documents and Proposed Plan sections.

OCP Information Sessions

Two webinars were held to allow people to learn more about the details of the Plan and ask questions. Please see links to presentations below.

OCP Webinar 1
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | 12:00-1:30pm
January 23 OCP Webinar Presentation [PDF - 5 MB]

OCP Webinar 2
Thursday, January 25, 2024 | 6:30-8:00pm
January 25 OCP Webinar Presentation.pdf [PDF - 5 MB]

Next Steps & Adoption Process

Council initiated the formal OCP Bylaw adoption process by giving it First Reading on December 11, 2023. Staff will now continue to advance the formal adoption process. This process may take several months and includes:

• Formal referrals of the Proposed Plan to the Agricultural Land Commission and the Capital Region Board;
• Public Hearing;
• Second and third Reading; and,
• Plan adoption.

Thank You!

Thanks to everyone who provided input on the Draft Plan! For more information on project engagement opportunities and findings review the Phase 1 and Phase 2 engagement reports (Project Background & Documents).

Comments/Questions? 

Have questions not yet answered or additional feedback to share? Reach out to the project team at ocp@saanich.ca or 250-475-5471.

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