Port Renfrew Official Community Plan Update
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 municipal decisions throughout the year that impact 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
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OCP Round 1 Engagement Summary (Draft)
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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.
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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 PMCan'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.
