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 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!
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.
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 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!
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.
