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.
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.