OCP Engagement Survey April 2025

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Completing the survey takes approximately 20 minutes.

The Official Community Plan (OCP) is a substantial document that covers a broad range of topics concerning the residents of North Saanich. We want to hear your input on each of these sections of the OCP, and the OCP as a whole. 

This survey will allow you to provide feedback on the following components: 

1. Introduction & Context 
   • this section includes acknowledgements, an overview of the purpose of the OCP, the legislative authority of an OCP, a section on reconciliation, a community context/snapshot section, the planning area and time frame 
     
     
2. Vision, Goals, and Objectives 
   • this section states the OCP vision for the District, discusses the sustainability framework that guides the OCP, and identifies the goals and objectives of the OCP. 
     
     
3. Land Use - Growth
   • this section outlines the location and type of growth envisioned by the District, focusing growth in areas with existing infrastructure, away from hazards and with access to daily needs. Please see the map designations that accompany the policy. 
     
     
4. Environment & Climate Change 
   •  this section outlines policies related to terrestrial and marine ecosystems, environmentally sensitive areas, and climate change mitigation and resilience. 
     
     
5. Land Use - Development Policies (General, Residential, Commercial & Industrial, Parks, Recreation and Culture, Agriculture, Other Land use) 
   • these sections outline general policies that apply to all development as well as policies specific to each of the types of land use, including our housing targets and needs in the residential section. 
     
     
6. Infrastructure
   •  this section outlines policies to ensure sustainable asset management of the District's transportation network, water, wastewater and stormwater, and solid waste 
     
     
7. Marine & Freshwater 
   • this section outlines policies relating to protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the District's marine and freshwater environments, and supporting public amenities, access and marine activities. 
     
     
8. Land Use - Development Permit Areas & Development Approval Info Area 
   • this section outlines five development permit areas which are identified locations that need special treatment for certain purposes. The five development permit areas are: 

     • DPA1: Marine Uplands and Foreshore 

     • DPA2: Creeks, Wetlands, Riparian Areas, and Significant Water Resources  

     • DPA3: Sensitive Ecosystems  

     • DPA4: Steep Slopes  

     • DPA5: Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Family 
       
       

9. Implementation
   • this section outlines the many implementation mechanisms that will be used to implement the OCP, including a table of actions and table of targets and indicators for the OCP.
     
     

At the end of the survey there will be an opportunity to provide more general comments about the OCP, and a short section where we gather demographic information.

Thank you.