Read the Draft OCP or get the highlights

The District is seeking your input on the Draft OCP.

The Draft OCP is available here for downloading.

Just want the highlights?

What’s the same:

• No changes are proposed to the Urban Containment Boundary, which complements smart growth management strategies, creates walkable communities, and protects rural and agricultural land.
• Overall, the policy approach to land use is not changing.
• Protecting and enhancing the rural and small town character of the community remains a key principle.
• The OCP policies remain strong on protecting agricultural lands and supporting farming.

What’s new?

• All policy sections have been updated.
• Throughout the OCP there are a number of policies to improve relations with First Nations and advance Truth and Reconciliation.
• Climate Action policies are in each section throughout the OCP in addition to a new Climate Action section.
• A new Good Governance section has been added that includes a number of topics, such as emergency preparedness, how the OCP is implemented, and relationship building.
• A new Implementation Section has been added that summarizes all of the future plans and projects identified in the OCP.
• In the Economic section a vision for the Keating Business District has been added.
• Three areas have been identified to transition to higher density, multi unit development over time to improve housing options and support work-force housing.
  • In the central core area of Saanichton Village land use designations will reflect the Saanichton Village Design Plan to support more multi-unit housing.
  • Dignan Road in Brentwood Bay has been identified by Council as an area for increased density, the land use designation will change to Multi-unit between West Saanich Road and Stelly’s Cross Road.
  • Properties close to the intersection of Keating Cross Road and Central Saanich Road are identified to transition to multi-unit housing.

We want your input on these draft policies. Please register for an information session with staff, take the survey (available Feb 1-March 6) or email OCP@csaanich.ca.