Official Community Plan

The Town of View Royal has adopted a new Official Community Plan (OCP)!

 Through the View Royal 2050 process, the Town has adopted a new Official Community Plan to guide growth and development over the next 20+ years. The OCP is a key document that shapes decisions on land use, housing, transportation, parks, and more. 

 The new bylaw, Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1180, 2026, was adopted by Council following a public hearing on September 1, 2026. 

 The third and final phase of the Official Community Plan review and update will proceed in the fall of 2026, and is expected to be completed by the fall of 2027. The scope of the final phase is to review and update the Town's Development Permit Area Design Guidelines. The update will ensure the Town's guidelines are consistent with provincial legislation, and with the feedback provided throughout the OCP update so far. 

 Through this final phase, we want to hear from you! Stay informed and get involved by visiting the project webpage: https://engage.viewroyal.ca/view-royal-2050 for updates, engagement opportunities, and ways to share your input. 

 

The Local Government Act defines an Official Community Plan as "a statement of objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management, within the area covered by the plan, respecting the purposes of local government". For a community, the OCP broadly sets out the range of acceptable land uses and densities from residential to industrial to parks. The OCP also includes objectives and policies for a wide range of community interests including:

  • Sustainability
  • Urban design
  • Community development
  • Economic development
  • Transportation and mobility
  • Housing
  • Natural environment
  • Energy conservation and climate change
  • Community infrastructure and services
  • Parks and recreation; and
  • Cultural and heritage resources