Regional District of Nanaimo
Area 'A' Official Community Plan (OCP) Review

What is an Official Community Plan?

The Local Government Act defines an official community plan (OCP) as "a general statement of the broad objectives and policies of the local government respecting the form and character of existing and proposed land use and servicing requirements in the area covered by the plan".

It must consider anticipated housing needs, schools, service requirements, public facilities, location and requirements for commercial, industrial, agricultural and other land uses, and restrictions on lands that are environmentally sensitive or hazardous.

An Official Community Planning is a long-term strategy to land use, development and servicing. The goals of an OCP are implemented through its zoning bylaw. OCP's are updated every five years or sooner to reflect new development or changes in provincial legislation, such as the Regional Growth Strategies Act.

To view the current Electoral Area A OCP visit the RDN website;

Regional District of Nanaimo ELECTORAL AREA 'A' Official Community Plan
Bylaw No. 1620, 2011

Electoral Area 'A' Official Community Plan (OCP) Review

Information for the last Electoral Area A Official Community Plan Review.

OCP Review Citizen's Committee

The role of the Electoral Area 'A' Official Community Plan (OCP) review Citizens Committee is to represent the community's interest in creating and guiding the Electoral Area 'A' OCPs goals, objectives, policies and implementation strategies.

Specifically, the Citizens Committee will review and provide recommendations on various topics related to the Official Community Plan, in collaboration with Regional District of Nanaimo staff that will facilitate, not replace, broad public participation in the process.

The committee is comprised of 17 members who have been appointed by the Regional District of Nanaimo Board.

Citizen's Committee Terms of Reference

Citizen's Committee Members

Citizen's Committee Meetings

All Committee Meetings are open to the general public. All meetings (except for December 1st and December 15th , 2008) are on the second Monday of every month at 6:30 pm at the North Cedar Improvement District Fire Hall located at 2100 Yellow Point Road.

The first Citizen Committee meeting was held on November 03, 2008. For meeting agendas and minutes please visit the RDN website here>>.

Area 'A' OCP Review Reports

Area A Groundwater Assessment Report
March 2009
The RDN has released a draft groundwater assessment report for Area 'A'. Safe and adequate supplies of groundwater are a critical component of sustainable community planning.

Area A Groundwater Assessment Report
The Consultant Dr. Gilles Wendling will also be presenting the report at the April 20, 2009 OCP Citizens Committee Meeting.

Community Planning 101