Community Plans
Community plans are defined under the Local Government Act. They provide objectives and policies regarding the form and character of existing and proposed land use servicing requirements in the areas covered by the plan. An Official Community Plan must consider:
- Housing needs
- Schools
- Service requirements
- Public facilities
- Location
- Requirements for commercial, industrial, agricultural and other land uses
- Restrictions on lands that are environmentally sensitive or hazardous
The goals of an OCP are implemented primarily through a zoning bylaw.
OCPs are updated when there is a need to reconsider policies related to development or changes in provincial legislation. In January 1997, the Board adopted a Regional Growth Management Plan, which was subsequently updated in 2003, 2011, and 2024 as the Regional Growth Strategy (RGS). The RGS provides a regional framework to guide land use planning and servicing and protect the quality-of-life in the region. OCPs in the RDN's Electoral Areas must be consistent with the RGS. Municipalities must include "regional context statements" in their OCPs to show how they are consistent with the goals of the RGS.
Village Neighbourhood Plans
a Village or Neighbourhood Plan is a guiding planning policy document that focuses on a particular area or neighbourhood covered by an OCP. Similar to an OCP, these Plans address issues like future land use, density, desirable community improvements and projects, and the provision of parks and recreation services typically in more detail than OCP.
Find Your Community Plan
If you're unsure of which Electoral Area you live in, the Where Do I Live in the RDN webmap can help you find out.
- Electoral Area A OCP
- Electoral Area C OCPs
- Electoral Area E OCP
- Electoral Area F OCP
- Electoral Area G OCP
- Electoral Area H OCP
Contact the RDN's Planning Department for a copy of an OCP, Village Plan, Neighbourhood Plan or for more information
- Phone: (250) 390-6510
- Fax: (250) 390-7511
- Email: planning [at] rdn.bc.ca