About the Official Community Plan (OCP) review
The District of North Saanich is re-engaging with District residents on their vision for the future of North Saanich through our Official Community Plan.
Our principles for engaging with District residents are below;
We want to hear from you! The District of North Saanich is reconnecting with residents to gather input on their vision for the future of our community through the Official Community Plan.
Outlined below are our principles for engaging with District residents:
RESPONSIVENESS
District Staff commit to being accessible to residents one-on-one, and through a range of engagement activities ranging from open houses to pop-ups in the community.
CLARITYDistrict Staff commit to drafting policies with a clear link to the problem to be solved, the benefit to be had, and the connection of any policy to community input or Council direction.
EFFICIENCY
District Staff commit to an efficient process that values the time of residents and recognizes the contributions made during earlier phases of the OCP review.
Timeline
Topic Areas for Community Engagement
District Staff are organizing engagement activities around six key topic areas to guide our discussions with residents and ensure a streamlined process for drafting the Official Community Plan. Some engagement events combine topic areas where there are direct parallels and overlap.
Agriculture and Food Security
Sustainability and Resiliency
Climate, Environment and Ecology
Rural Character and Sense of Place
Housing and Affordability
Marine and Waterways
Click "Subscribe" to the right for project updates.
Questions or comments? Get in touch with planning staff directly.
Stay tuned for more details!
First Round of Public Open Houses
April 11, 2024
Agriculture and Food Security Open House #1 (5-8 pm)
Visit the District of North Saanich Hall to share your insights on Farming and Food Security in North Saanich. Drop in any time from 5 to 8 pm!
Refreshments will be available, and Staff hope to discuss how to improve planning policies to support farming and the production of food in the District.
April 24, 2024
Sustainability, Climate Change and Ecology Open House #1 (5-8 pm)
Visit the District of North Saanich Hall to share your insights on tracking and reducing emissions, ensuring sustainable development and land use, and protecting the ecology of the District. Drop in any time from 5 to 8 pm!
Refreshments will be available, and Staff hope to discuss how to improve planning policies to ensure sustainable, resilient, climate friendly and ecologically sound land use in the District.
May 08, 2024
Rural Character, Sense of Place & Housing and Affordability Open House #1 (5-8 pm)
Visit the District of North Saanich Hall to share your thoughts on housing and affordability in the context of rural character and the unique sense of place here in the District. Drop in any time from 5 to 8 pm!
The Rural Character, Sense of Place & Housing and Affordability Open House Open House will kick off with a staff presentation at 5:30 PM, followed by an interactive Q&A session.
Refreshments will be available, and Staff hope to discuss with residents' vision for housing, and maintaining the unique sense of place and rural character in the District.
May 14, 2024
Marine and Waterways Open House #1 (5-8 pm)
Visit the District of North Saanich Hall to share your thoughts on managing the marine environment and protecting waterways in the District. Drop in any time from 5 to 8 pm!
Refreshments will be available, and Staff hope to discuss residents' vision for managing the marine environment that surrounds the District, and making sure our connected terrestrial waterways are healthy and protected.
Second Round of Public Engagement Events
May 22, 2024
Agriculture and Food Security Engagement Event #2
BBQ at the District Fire Hall (986 Wain Road) from 2-6 p.m., and a workshop with residents from 4-6 p.m.
To assist us in planning, kindly RSVP via the "OCP Engagement Round 2 Event Survey" at the bottom of the page.
June 6, 2024
Rural Character, Sense of Place & Housing and Affordability Engagement Event #2
Join your neighbours and help work through the challenges of housing and rural character in the District.
The event will be held at the Holy Trinity Hall (1319 Mills Road) from 4-7 p.m.
To assist us in planning, kindly RSVP via the "OCP Engagement Round 2 Event Survey" at the bottom of the page.
June 10, 2024
Marine and Waterways Engagement Event #2
Join us as we work through community priorities for managing the marine environment and terrestrial waterways in the District.
The event will run from 4-7 p.m. at the Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church (9296 East Saanich Road).
To assist us in planning, kindly RSVP via the "OCP Engagement Round 2 Event Survey" at the bottom of the page.
June 18, 2024
Sustainability, Climate and Ecology Engagement Event #2
Share your thoughts on environmental protection and climate, and how we consider North Saanich’s role as part of a wider bio-region.
The event will be held at the Holy Trinity Hall (1319 Mills Road) from 4-7 p.m.
To assist us in planning, kindly RSVP via the "OCP Engagement Round 2 Event Survey" at the bottom of the page.
About the Official Community Plan (OCP) review
The District of North Saanich is re-engaging with District residents on their vision for the future of North Saanich through our Official Community Plan.
Our principles for engaging with District residents are below;
We want to hear from you! The District of North Saanich is reconnecting with residents to gather input on their vision for the future of our community through the Official Community Plan.
Outlined below are our principles for engaging with District residents:
RESPONSIVENESS
District Staff commit to being accessible to residents one-on-one, and through a range of engagement activities ranging from open houses to pop-ups in the community.
CLARITYDistrict Staff commit to drafting policies with a clear link to the problem to be solved, the benefit to be had, and the connection of any policy to community input or Council direction.
EFFICIENCY
District Staff commit to an efficient process that values the time of residents and recognizes the contributions made during earlier phases of the OCP review.
Timeline
Topic Areas for Community Engagement
District Staff are organizing engagement activities around six key topic areas to guide our discussions with residents and ensure a streamlined process for drafting the Official Community Plan. Some engagement events combine topic areas where there are direct parallels and overlap.
Agriculture and Food Security
Sustainability and Resiliency
Climate, Environment and Ecology
Rural Character and Sense of Place
Housing and Affordability
Marine and Waterways
Click "Subscribe" to the right for project updates.
Questions or comments? Get in touch with planning staff directly.
Stay tuned for more details!
First Round of Public Open Houses
April 11, 2024
Agriculture and Food Security Open House #1 (5-8 pm)
Visit the District of North Saanich Hall to share your insights on Farming and Food Security in North Saanich. Drop in any time from 5 to 8 pm!
Refreshments will be available, and Staff hope to discuss how to improve planning policies to support farming and the production of food in the District.
April 24, 2024
Sustainability, Climate Change and Ecology Open House #1 (5-8 pm)
Visit the District of North Saanich Hall to share your insights on tracking and reducing emissions, ensuring sustainable development and land use, and protecting the ecology of the District. Drop in any time from 5 to 8 pm!
Refreshments will be available, and Staff hope to discuss how to improve planning policies to ensure sustainable, resilient, climate friendly and ecologically sound land use in the District.
May 08, 2024
Rural Character, Sense of Place & Housing and Affordability Open House #1 (5-8 pm)
Visit the District of North Saanich Hall to share your thoughts on housing and affordability in the context of rural character and the unique sense of place here in the District. Drop in any time from 5 to 8 pm!
The Rural Character, Sense of Place & Housing and Affordability Open House Open House will kick off with a staff presentation at 5:30 PM, followed by an interactive Q&A session.
Refreshments will be available, and Staff hope to discuss with residents' vision for housing, and maintaining the unique sense of place and rural character in the District.
May 14, 2024
Marine and Waterways Open House #1 (5-8 pm)
Visit the District of North Saanich Hall to share your thoughts on managing the marine environment and protecting waterways in the District. Drop in any time from 5 to 8 pm!
Refreshments will be available, and Staff hope to discuss residents' vision for managing the marine environment that surrounds the District, and making sure our connected terrestrial waterways are healthy and protected.
Second Round of Public Engagement Events
May 22, 2024
Agriculture and Food Security Engagement Event #2
BBQ at the District Fire Hall (986 Wain Road) from 2-6 p.m., and a workshop with residents from 4-6 p.m.
To assist us in planning, kindly RSVP via the "OCP Engagement Round 2 Event Survey" at the bottom of the page.
June 6, 2024
Rural Character, Sense of Place & Housing and Affordability Engagement Event #2
Join your neighbours and help work through the challenges of housing and rural character in the District.
The event will be held at the Holy Trinity Hall (1319 Mills Road) from 4-7 p.m.
To assist us in planning, kindly RSVP via the "OCP Engagement Round 2 Event Survey" at the bottom of the page.
June 10, 2024
Marine and Waterways Engagement Event #2
Join us as we work through community priorities for managing the marine environment and terrestrial waterways in the District.
The event will run from 4-7 p.m. at the Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church (9296 East Saanich Road).
To assist us in planning, kindly RSVP via the "OCP Engagement Round 2 Event Survey" at the bottom of the page.
June 18, 2024
Sustainability, Climate and Ecology Engagement Event #2
Share your thoughts on environmental protection and climate, and how we consider North Saanich’s role as part of a wider bio-region.
The event will be held at the Holy Trinity Hall (1319 Mills Road) from 4-7 p.m.
To assist us in planning, kindly RSVP via the "OCP Engagement Round 2 Event Survey" at the bottom of the page.
