Official Community Plan Renewal Project

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Phase Two Engagement has ended - you can read the 'What We Heard Report' by clicking here.

OCP Project Updates:

Just Completed:

  • Phase 2 of OCP engagement is complete! During February 6 - May 4th 2026 SCRD received significant input from the community, from in-person community check-ins and workshops and the online questionnaire. Read the What We Heard Report and community submissions by clicking here.
  • Thank You! To all community members who participated and those who went the extra mile by organizing community events, shared our questions, wrote reports and prepared policy proposals for SCRD to consider. Your commitment to community is deeply valued.

Current OCP Project Work (June & July 2026):

  • SCRD Board will provide direction on the drafting mandate for the OCP. Directors will review work in progress objectives in both pillars (housing and climate/environment), the land use organizing framework, and development permit areas. These draft objectives were developed using community input from Phase 1 and 2 of engagement, as well as technical analysis undertaken by staff and consultants to support Board decisions.

What’s Next (August – December 2026):

  • Review each community submission and potential policy actions, using the Policy Evaluation Framework as a tool for OCP consideration
  • Prepare a first draft of the Official Community Plan
  • Design phase 3 engagement to gather feedback on key questions about area specific policies, corresponding land use designations and zoning.

It's Time to Talk About the Future of Our Region

What will the Sunshine Coast look like in five, ten, twenty years time? Where should our communities grow and where should they not? What do we need to consider as we grow, when it comes to housing, climate and the environment? What type of housing do you think would suit your neighbourhood?

These are the questions the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is asking right now as part of the second phase of engagement we work to incorporate your feedback in the Official Community Plan (OCP) Renewal Project.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District’s Official Community Plan Renewal will provide the roadmap to help answer these questions and decide how the region will grow and change in the future.

Here’s the best part. YOU get to have a say in WHAT this guidebook looks like.


Why are we talking about this now?

The seven existing OCPs range from eight to 31 years old and are structured using different tools and approaches, making it challenging to work together on community-wide challenges. Doing this now will enable us to better work together to plan for, and respond to, challenges that span across community boundaries.

A new plan will enable SCRD to provide better service to achieve community goals in a cost-effective way.

What else can I read about on this page?

This is YOUR space throughout the multi-year project to get informed and find out how to to get involved.

If you are using a desktop computer, the information below will appear for you on the right side of your screen. If you're on mobile, keep scrolling and you will find it at the bottom of your screen.

Timeline for the project, including upcoming events and milestones.
Reading materials. If you're here to read reports and background information, it's all available in the 'deeper dive' section. Can't find what you're looking for? Email ocp@scrd.ca.
From surveys to open houses to pop up community events, there will be lots of ways to have input on the OCP. Information on these events is available in the "Key Dates" section.
Stay informed. Get regular updates on the OCP by registering to stay informed on the project.

Phase Two Engagement has ended - you can read the 'What We Heard Report' by clicking here.

OCP Project Updates:

Just Completed:

  • Phase 2 of OCP engagement is complete! During February 6 - May 4th 2026 SCRD received significant input from the community, from in-person community check-ins and workshops and the online questionnaire. Read the What We Heard Report and community submissions by clicking here.
  • Thank You! To all community members who participated and those who went the extra mile by organizing community events, shared our questions, wrote reports and prepared policy proposals for SCRD to consider. Your commitment to community is deeply valued.

Current OCP Project Work (June & July 2026):

  • SCRD Board will provide direction on the drafting mandate for the OCP. Directors will review work in progress objectives in both pillars (housing and climate/environment), the land use organizing framework, and development permit areas. These draft objectives were developed using community input from Phase 1 and 2 of engagement, as well as technical analysis undertaken by staff and consultants to support Board decisions.

What’s Next (August – December 2026):

  • Review each community submission and potential policy actions, using the Policy Evaluation Framework as a tool for OCP consideration
  • Prepare a first draft of the Official Community Plan
  • Design phase 3 engagement to gather feedback on key questions about area specific policies, corresponding land use designations and zoning.

It's Time to Talk About the Future of Our Region

What will the Sunshine Coast look like in five, ten, twenty years time? Where should our communities grow and where should they not? What do we need to consider as we grow, when it comes to housing, climate and the environment? What type of housing do you think would suit your neighbourhood?

These are the questions the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is asking right now as part of the second phase of engagement we work to incorporate your feedback in the Official Community Plan (OCP) Renewal Project.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District’s Official Community Plan Renewal will provide the roadmap to help answer these questions and decide how the region will grow and change in the future.

Here’s the best part. YOU get to have a say in WHAT this guidebook looks like.


Why are we talking about this now?

The seven existing OCPs range from eight to 31 years old and are structured using different tools and approaches, making it challenging to work together on community-wide challenges. Doing this now will enable us to better work together to plan for, and respond to, challenges that span across community boundaries.

A new plan will enable SCRD to provide better service to achieve community goals in a cost-effective way.

What else can I read about on this page?

This is YOUR space throughout the multi-year project to get informed and find out how to to get involved.

If you are using a desktop computer, the information below will appear for you on the right side of your screen. If you're on mobile, keep scrolling and you will find it at the bottom of your screen.

Timeline for the project, including upcoming events and milestones.
Reading materials. If you're here to read reports and background information, it's all available in the 'deeper dive' section. Can't find what you're looking for? Email ocp@scrd.ca.
From surveys to open houses to pop up community events, there will be lots of ways to have input on the OCP. Information on these events is available in the "Key Dates" section.
Stay informed. Get regular updates on the OCP by registering to stay informed on the project.

Page last updated: 26 May 2026, 02:00 PM