The CSCA would like to invite our members and other Central Saanich community members to attend our information evening on the Central Saanich Official Community Plan.  Two Central Saanich Planning Staff have offered to attend our May 4^th meeting and provide an overview of the OCP, the current process to update it and will be available to answer questions and participate in discussion on the OCP.  The OCP is a community-wide land-use policy document that helps shape the future of the community.  It is adopted as a Bylaw and serves as an overarching vision and framework to assist Council in its decision-making process.  The OCP will define the future direction of our communities.  Currently Central Saanich is in the process of reviewing and updating the existing OCP –  https://www.centralsaanich.ca/municipal-hall/municipal-operations/bylaw-enforcement/ocp-official-community-plan

The Official Community Plan sets priorities and provides direction on a variety of topics, including:

• Land use & growth management (real estate, planning and design, parks)
• Protection of the environment (sustainability, climate action, ecosystems)
• Economic development (commercial, industrial, other)
• Social & cultural interest (heritage, arts & culture, youth & families)
• Community services (volunteer associations, church groups, service providers)
• Agriculture and rural charter (farming, food security, rural values)
• Transportation (public transit, trails, road network)
• Housing (affordable, accessibility, special needs).

When: Tuesday, May 4^th 7 PM – 8:30 PM

Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86261512428?pwd=TGF5M2sxOWdzeHBuMEJFV09SOHV1UT09

Meeting ID: 862 6151 2428
Passcode: 246314

Find your local phone number for those that wish to connect via a phone call: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbBlVCNL89

Additional Information:

In preparation of this Official Community Plan review discussion with District Planning staff, and as part of the District’s overall community engagement for the OCP review, please complete the Community Conversation Workbook found at the following link:

https://letstalkcentralsaanich.ca/ocp/survey_tools/community-conversations-workbook-online-version

Guidelines for participation

• Be respectful of all participants
• Be open to all ideas
• Allow everyone the opportunity to speak
• Respect the established process and time frame
• Allow people to speak without interruption
• Try to include everyone
• Mute your microphone and unmute when you are directly participating