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 No. 4949
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.
Public Hearing
A Public Hearing will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026, beginning at 6pm, in Council Chambers at Oak Bay Municipal Hall, to allow the public to make verbal or written representations to Council concerning Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4942, 2025, Amendment Bylaw No. 4949, 2026
How to Participate:
- Watch the Public Hearing online: oakbay.civicweb.net
- Attend the Public Hearing in Person: Oak Bay Municipal Hall located at 2167 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, BC, V8R 1G2, Council Chambers
- Attend online via Zoom: To participate via Zoom using a computer, smart device or telephone use the meeting ID and password or the toll free number located below.
- Toll-Free: 1-855-703-8985
*9 to raise your hand *6 to unmute - Meeting ID: 856 4956 6097
Passcode: 604222
- Toll-Free: 1-855-703-8985
- Submit written comments: Written comments must be received by the District of Oak Bay no later than 2:00 p.m. on March 2, 2026, in order to be placed before Council for consideration. Written submissions can be delivered to the District by:
- Drop Box: Main Door - Oak Bay Municipal Hall - 2167 Oak Bay Avenue
- Email: planning@oakbay.ca
- Mail: District of Oak Bay - 2167 Oak Bay Avenue - Victoria, BC V8R 1G2
Please note: Any correspondence received and intended to be considered by Oak Bay Council during meeting deliberations will form part of the public record and will be published on the agenda when the matter is before Council. The District considers your address relevant to this matter and will disclose this information, as it informs Council’s consideration of your opinion in relation to the subject property and is authorized under section 26(c) of the FOIPPA Act. Your email and telephone number will not be disclosed. For more information on the FOIPPA Act please email foi@oakbay.ca
How to view relevant documents and the proposed bylaw:
- In person at the Oak Bay Municipal Hall between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays
- By requesting a copy of the bylaw by emailing the Community Building and Planning Department at planning@oakbay.ca
- Viewing online at: connect.oakbay.ca/official-community-plan-update or
- Council agenda: Available the Wednesday before the meeting, in person at Municipal Hall or online at oakbay.civicweb.net
