Council Direction
July 2011
On July 21, 2011, Council approved a timeline for the completion of the new Official Community Plan, which would see a proposed plan go to public hearing in early 2012.
After receiving feedback on the draft plan and engaging with more than 1,300 citizens between April and June of 2011, staff felt that more time was needed to ensure that the final plan incorporates and reflects the values of Victoria citizens. From August until the end of 2011, staff will review and incorporate feedback.
To date, the project has engaged with more than 6,000 citizens.
Governance and Priorities Report July 21, 2011 [PDF - 1.6 MB]
Draft Official Community Plan Feedback Summary [PDF - 10.2 MB]
April 2011
On April 7, 2011, Council received a draft version of the new Official Community Plan and approved a strategy for public review of the draft plan. Opportunities for the public to provide feedback on the draft Official Community Plan will take place from April until June 10, 2011.
April 7, 2011 GPC Report on the Official Community Plan [PDF - 138 KB]
August 2010
On August 26, 2010, Council approved a report outlining general directions and a new land use model for the updated Official Community Plan. The report was informed by input received in community engagement activities over the the last year.
GPC Report on the Official Community Plan [PDF - 11 MB]
GPC Minutes August 26, 2010 [PDF - 44 KB]
Official Community Plan Framework for Plan Development [PDF - 105 KB]
Staff are currently in the process of preparing a draft plan for submission to Council in the spring of 2011. Further public engagement will take place in 2011, providing Victoria citizens an opportunity to provide more input on the draft plan before the final plan goes to Council for adoption later this year.
April 2010
On April 22, 2010 at Governance and Priorities Committee, Council gave first reading to a report that included an OCP amendment that set an interim greenhouse has emission reduction target of 33% below 2007 levels by 2020, as well as initiated the development of a Climate Resiliency Plan and a corporate Carbon Neutral Plan. The OCP amendment has also been advanced to a Public Hearing.
- Governance and Priorities Decision Request – OCP Bill 27 Amendment – April 2010 [PDF - 558 KB]
- Climate Action Plan Presentation – April 2010 [PDF - 156 KB]
The OCP planning process will involve a comprehensive exploration of climate change mitigation and adaptation possibilities, including a review and possible refinement of greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, policies, and actions.
January 2010
In January 2010 City Council approved a Project Charter and Public Engagement Strategy for the development of a new Official Community Plan. These documents outline the deliverables and principles by which the plan will be updated. Please find the detailed reports outlining the process for developing a new Official Community Plan and engaging the public in this important community process.
- Governance and Priorities Committee Report – January 2010 [PDF - 90KB]
- Project Charter – [PDF - 129B]
- Project Timeline – [PDF - 53KB]
- Public Engagement Strategy – [PDF - 75KB]
