An Official Community Plan (OCP) is more than a document. It's the community's vision for the future, helping guide planning and land-use decisions in Oak Bay.
The District of Oak Bay is undertaking an update of the Official Community Plan and we want to hear from you. Alongside the OCP will be a Zoning Bylaw update, which sets regulations to help achieve the OCP's vision, establishing how land can be used, what types of buildings and structures are allowed, siting regulations, and the associated densities in different zones.
The District of Oak Bay is a great place to live, work and play. By bringing voices together from across our community, we can ensure this vision for Oak Bay is reflected moving forward.
Update - Amendment Bylaw
Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4942, 2025, Amendment Bylaw No. 4949, 2026
The amendment bylaw is being proposed to address mapping errors relating to three properties on Cadboro Bay Road, to provide clarifications, and correct spelling and formatting issues that have been identified since the OCP was adopted on December 11, 2025, and to incorporate direction received at the January 12, 2026 Council meeting. More details and a redlined version showing the housekeeping changes are available in the following staff reports:
Pursuant to Section 475 of the Local Government Act, persons organizations and authorities that will be affected must have at least one opportunity to be consulted, in addition to the public hearing. The proposed OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4949, 2026, is available for review below:
Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4942, 2025, Amendment Bylaw No. 4949, 2026
Public comments and representations can be submitted by email to planning@oakbay.ca.
