Port Renfrew Official Community Plan Update

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The Capital Regional District (CRD) and paaʔčiidʔatx̣ (Pacheedaht) First Nation (PFN) are working inclusively with the Port Renfrew community to update the Port Renfrew Official Community Plan (OCP).

Why an OCP Update?

The Port Renfrew OCP update is an opportunity to re-establish the community’s long-term vision, which will be expressed through objectives and policies that will shape the evolution of Port Renfrew.

An OCP is a community’s most important planning document. It informs key decisions that a local government makes, which impacts how and where we live, our ways of getting around, access to services, protection of the natural environment, and the form, location, and quality of future growth.

The development and adoption of the OCP will be influenced by community engagement, planning best practices, and analysis of environmental, socioeconomic, and demographic information.


Objectives of the project include:

  • Conduct robust and socially inclusive engagement of the Port Renfrew Community
  • Work closely with PFN staff throughout the process
  • Understand the current land use inventory and future trends
  • Establish a clear long-term community vision
  • Develop a policy framework consistent with the community

Topics of the OCP project include:

  • Goals and Objectives
  • Land Use and Housing
  • Transportation and Mobility
  • Parks and Open Space
  • Climate change and Adaptation
  • Community Wellbeing & Placemaking
  • Development Permit Areas and Design Guidelines

The Capital Regional District (CRD) and paaʔčiidʔatx̣ (Pacheedaht) First Nation (PFN) are working inclusively with the Port Renfrew community to update the Port Renfrew Official Community Plan (OCP).

Why an OCP Update?

The Port Renfrew OCP update is an opportunity to re-establish the community’s long-term vision, which will be expressed through objectives and policies that will shape the evolution of Port Renfrew.

An OCP is a community’s most important planning document. It informs key decisions that a local government makes, which impacts how and where we live, our ways of getting around, access to services, protection of the natural environment, and the form, location, and quality of future growth.

The development and adoption of the OCP will be influenced by community engagement, planning best practices, and analysis of environmental, socioeconomic, and demographic information.


Objectives of the project include:

  • Conduct robust and socially inclusive engagement of the Port Renfrew Community
  • Work closely with PFN staff throughout the process
  • Understand the current land use inventory and future trends
  • Establish a clear long-term community vision
  • Develop a policy framework consistent with the community

Topics of the OCP project include:

  • Goals and Objectives
  • Land Use and Housing
  • Transportation and Mobility
  • Parks and Open Space
  • Climate change and Adaptation
  • Community Wellbeing & Placemaking
  • Development Permit Areas and Design Guidelines

  • May 28 Information Session: Early Directions Survey

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    CRD staff will be hosting another drop-in survey information session on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, between 5pm to 7pm, at the Port Renfrew Community Centre (6638 Deering Rd).

    This session is an opportunity for community members to receive in-person assistance with completing the Early Directions Survey. Alternatively, you can contact Evan Peterson (evan@barefootplanning.com) or Darren Lucas (dlucas@crd.bc.ca) for help before the survey closes on June 1st, 2025.

  • Draft OCP Early Directions Survey Open Now Until June 1st

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    The purpose of the Early Directions is to check in with the community on what we’ve heard, gauge levels of support for different ideas, and help us “course correct” on any given direction before developing the draft OCP.


    The OCP Early Directions Survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Please review the draft Early Directions on the Project Webpage prior to responding to this survey. Links to individual sections are also provided throughout the survey. All responses will be kept confidential and anonymous. The survey will be open until June 1st, 2025.


    Please see the OCP Early Directions Survey on the 'Survey' tab or click this link.

  • Draft OCP Early Directions

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    The Draft OCP Early Directions is now available!

    The purpose of the Early Directions is to check in with the community on what we’ve heard, gauge levels of support for different ideas, and help us “course correct” on any given direction before developing the draft OCP. A community survey will follow once the Citizen's Committee has had a chance to review and make changes to the Early Directions.

  • Draft Round 1 Engagement Summary

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    The Draft OCP Round 1 Engagement Summary is now available!

    The purpose of the engagement summary is to provide an overview of community feedback gathered during the first round of community engagement. It captures key themes, priorities, and concerns from the community regarding land use, housing, transportation, infrastructure, environmental sustainability, economic development, and community well-being. The report serves as a foundation for shaping policies and guiding the development of the updated OCP.

  • OCP Survey Closing January 10th and Citizens' Committee #3 on January 16th

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    Reminder: OCP Survey Closes Soon!
    The OCP survey closes on January 10th! If you haven’t had a chance to share your input yet, now’s the time! Your feedback helps shape the future of the community.

    Please click here for the survey!

    You're Invited: Citizen's Committee Meeting #3
    Join us for the next Citizen's Committee meeting on January 16th at the Port Renfrew Community Centre from 6 PM to 8 PM. This is a great opportunity to stay informed and ask questions to the project team and committee.

    Please click here for the draft meeting agenda.

  • OCP Survey Open Now Until January 10th

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    The OCP Survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. All responses will be kept confidential and anonymous. The survey will be open until January 10th, 2025.

    The survey is intended to be anonymous. Please do not provide your name, address, or any other personal information that directly or indirectly identifies yourself or others.

    Please see the OCP Survey on the 'Survey' tab or click this link.

  • OCP Open House - December 10th

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    Join us at a drop-in open house on December 10 from 4 - 6 PM at the Port Renfrew Community Centre! Learn more about the project and let us know your vision, issues, and opportunities for Port Renfrew.

    Where: Port Renfrew Community Centre
    When: December 10, 4 - 6 PM

    Can't make it to the Open House?
    Let us know your thoughts through the Port Renfrew OCP Survey [link to come]. The survey will be open from December 10 to January 10th.


  • Port Renfrew OCP Review Report

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    The OCP Review Report is now available!

    The Review Report Version 1 provides a basis for community consultation and subsequent phases of the project, while also acting as a repository of information for the public, stakeholders, and staff about the current conditions in the study area.

    Version 2 will be made available later and will contain a preliminary build-out analysis for Port Renfrew. The Build-out analysis is intended to give an overview of existing residential and commercial capacity in the current OCP designations.

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