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Courtenay Official Community Plan

OCP and Zoning Bylaw updates Courtenay is updating its Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw in 2025 to guide how the city will grow. Next steps The updated OCP and Zoning Bylaw will be presented to council in early 2026. Provincial rules require cities to review their Housing Needs

This targeted update is required by the Province of British Columbia. All municipalities must show that they have enough zoned land to support 20 years of new housing. Courtenay’s current OCP was adopted in 2022 after two years of community engagement. The 2025 update builds on that work. The overall vision, goals and four cardinal directions from the 2022 OCP remain the foundation for this update: reconciliation, climate action, equity and community well-being. What’s changing Courtenay is growing faster than expected. The 2024 Housing Needs Report highlights this change. The OCP Update will align with new provincial housing legislation, including requirements for cities to plan for housing over specific time periods. The Zoning Bylaw, now almost 20 years old, will be modernized to better reflect Courtenay’s current and future growth.

Reports, OCPs and zoning bylaws every five years. This ensures housing is planned for in a way that’s affordable, diverse and sustainable, supported by ongoing community engagement. Learn more engagecomoxvalley.ca/courtenay-zoning engagecomoxvalley.ca/courtenay-ocp Downtown Vitalization Local Area Plan The City is also preparing a local area plan for Downtown Courtenay. This plan will provide more detailed direction for one of Courtenay’s key growth centres. The process will continue into early 2026. Learn more engagecomoxvalley.ca/courtenay-downtown-plan

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