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FAQ - What is an Official Community Plan (OCP)?

BLUEPRINT & KEY POLICY DOCUMENT
An OCP is critical in shaping future development goals and policies for the Village.  It is a legal policy document or “blueprint” that sets out land use goals, objectives and policies to support all aspects of a well-run community with a high quality of life, including: a healthy environment, a strong economy, good recreation opportunities, a safety community, and a proud culture. 

​ASSURANCE
An OCP and Zoning Bylaw provide a level of certainty to developers, residents, and businesses, allowing them to make informed decisions about investing and living in the community, while balancing overall community needs and resources of the Village.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOL
An OCP is an important marketing tool for mayor and council.  The Village should be able to use the OCP to promote their community and market it to investors, visitors, and future residents.  An OCP should tell the story of where a community is now and where it intends to be in the future.

RELEVANT TO THE VILLAGE
Unless set out in legislation, OCP policies and Zoning Bylaw standards are not imposed by government.  They are developed in partnership with Village mayor and council with input from residents.

ADDITIONAL DETAIL
Click here for more information on Official Community Plans. 
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  • Home
  • Northern Municipal Services
    • About Northern Municipal Services
    • District Administration (municipality) >
      • About the District (municipality)
      • Public Notices in the District
      • Assessment Notice FAQ
      • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
    • Northern Municipal Trust Account Programs >
      • About the NMTA & Board
      • Northern Capital Grants Program
      • Northern Water and Sewer Program
      • Wildfire Mitigation Project
    • Northern Planning and Sustainability Unit >
      • About NPS Unit
      • Planning for Growth North
  • Northern Communities & Areas
    • The Northern Saskatchewan Administration District (NSAD)
    • Towns >
      • La Ronge
      • Creighton
    • Northern Villages >
      • Air Ronge
      • Beauval
      • Buffalo Narrows
      • Cumberland House
      • Denare Beach
      • Green Lake
      • Ile-a-la Crosse
      • La Loche
      • Pelican Narrows
      • Pinehouse
      • Sandy Bay
    • Northern Hamlets >
      • Black Point
      • Cole Bay
      • Dore Lake
      • Jans Bay
      • Michel Village
      • Patuanak
      • St. George's Hill
      • Stony Rapids
      • Timber Bay
      • Turnor Lake
      • Weyakwin
    • District >
      • Settlements >
        • Bear Creek
        • Brabant
        • Camsell Portage
        • Descharme Lake
        • Garson Lake
        • Missinipe
        • Sled Lake
        • Southend
        • Stanley Mission
        • Uranium City
        • Wollaston Lake
      • Resort Subdivisions >
        • East Trout Lake
        • Jan Lake
        • Keeley Lake
        • Lac La Plonge
        • Little Amyot Lake
        • Little Bear Lake
        • Michel Point
        • Napatak
        • Ramsey Bay
        • Sturgeon Weir
        • Tower Beach
        • Tyrell Lake
        • Wadin Bay
        • Whelan Bay
      • Cluster Subdivisions >
        • Deschambault Lake Subdivision
        • Eagle Point Subdivision
        • English Bay Subdivision
        • Kinoosao Subdivision
        • Lamp Lake Subdivision
        • Lloyd Lake Subdivision
        • Nemeiben Lake Subdivision
        • Potato Lake Subdivision
        • Sturgeon Landing Subdivision
      • Development in the District
    • Lac La Ronge Planning Area >
      • Advisory Northern Planning Commission
      • Development in the Planning Area
      • Planning Bylaws & Maps
  • Toolkits & Resources
    • Legislation
    • Bylaw Guides
    • Population
    • Governance and Administration
    • Assessment & Taxation
    • First Nations & Métis Engagement
    • Social Development and Healthy Communities
    • Land Use Planning
    • Emergency Preparedness and Community Safety
    • Maps & Databases
  • Contact Us