Official Community Plan

The Official Community Plan (OCP) provides direction to guide decisions on planning and land use management within the jurisdiction of the city.

The OCP includes a growth plan to a population of 120,000 residents, policies to guide planning and land use, and guidelines for development. In order to change any of the policies outlined in the OCP—in other words, to change the vision approved by Council—an OCP amendment is required.

Public Open House

Public open houses are recommended for land use bylaw amendments such as rezoning applications for commercial, industrial, or multiple-family developments (eight units or greater) located within 100 m of land zoned for residential use.

A public open house provides the applicant with an opportunity to engage with residents in the surrounding area by providing information on the proposal, discussing and answering any related questions, and obtaining feedback so that potential issues or concerns can be identified and addressed before the application goes to Council.

Please see the Guide to Hosting a Public Open House for details.