Official Community Plan (OCP)

The Official Community Plan (OCP) is Courtenay’s long-term vision for growth and development. It guides decisions about land use, housing, transportation, infrastructure, parks and the natural environment.

The Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3070 was adopted on July 25, 2022.

Have your say

The City is updating the OCP to meet new provincial housing legislation introduced in 2024. Local governments must regularly review and update their OCPs to ensure there is enough land to meet five- and 20-year housing needs projections, as identified in the Housing Needs Report [PDF/738KB].

A public hearing is scheduled for May 6, 2026. Visit the Engage Comox Valley project page to learn more and get involved.

What the OCP does

The OCP applies to the entire municipality. It guides Council decisions related to:

Compass detailing the Official Community Plan's goals for 2030.

  • growth and land use
  • streets and transportation
  • affordable housing
  • the natural environment
  • parks and recreation
  • arts, culture and heritage
  • food systems
  • economic development

The plan is built around four core directions: reconciliation, community well-being, equity and climate action. These directions are reflected throughout the policies in the plan.

Local area plans

Local area plans provide detailed guidance for specific parts of the city. The OCP currently includes the Arden Corridor Local Area Plan [PDF/4.6MB].

OCP maps

Guidelines, permits and applications

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