City of Courtenay Official Community Plan - 2026 update

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growth centres, corridors, and local area plans, in exchange for contributions toward public amenities with a strong emphasis on affordable housing.

Objective 5 Municipal Infrastructure planning and investments align with the urban framework concept

Policies LU 15 Coordinate all infrastructure upgrades and system extensions with the growth management principles and policies established in the OCP using a multiple bottom line approach that considers lifecycle cost, risk, and climate resilience. LU 16 Prioritize all infrastructure investment using a multiple bottom line decision-making approach based generally on the following parameters and priorities: • High-growth areas; • Public health and safety; • Environmental responsibility; • Regulatory need; • Asset management principles; • Economic efficiencies and impact, such as partnerships, project coordination, and economic spinoffs; • Contributing to the community's well-being. LU 17 The phasing and development of municipal water and sanitary sewer trunk lines and infrastructure shall generally follow the extent and locations as shown in Map APX‑11 Water and Map APX-12 Sanitary Sewer and in accordance with the latest servicing master plans. LU 18 Limit community sewer service expansion into Future Growth and Agricultural designated lands, except where infrastructure is already planned or needed to address public or environmental health issues and protection of natural assets as identified by the City or other levels of government. LU 19 Review servicing master plans and asset management plans periodically (at least every five years) to align with growth patterns, updated hazard mapping, and climate adaptation needs. LU 20 Carefully consider infrastructure capacity constraints and impacts when evaluating all rezoning applications. Discourage additional uses or densities unless sufficient capacity exists or necessary capacity can reasonably be provided without imposing additional burdens on City taxpayers. LU 21 Municipal servicing is not supported outside of City boundaries. Notwithstanding this and the above policies, the City will work with K’ómoks First Nation where needed to extend municipal services to K’ómoks First Nation Indian Reserve lands through servicing agreements consistent with the OCP and Regional Growth Strategy .