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Background Information
A Shared Community VisionArea A - OCP Review
Background Information
The Electoral Area 'A' Official Community Plan was adopted by the Regional District of Nanaimo Board on Tuesday, July 26, 2011. The information below represents a record of the studies and materials prepared during the Official Community Plan review.
Terms of Reference
The Board of the Regional District of Nanaimo approved the following Terms of Reference for the Electoral Area 'A' Official Community Plan Review on July 22, 2008.Technical Background Report
The following report provides a snapshot of Electoral Area 'A' including population demographics, an overview of how the Plan works towards the goals of the Regional Growth Strategy, and an analysis of the development and subdivision potential based on the policies contained in the Official Community Plan and the current zoning. Maps- OCP Land Use Designations
- Regional Growth Strategy Land Use Designations
- Current Zoning
- Current Land Use
- Parks, Open Space and Community Facilities
- Environmentally Sensitive and Hazardous Areas
- Utilities and Transportation
- Natural Resources
- Development Permit Areas
- Back - Occupancy Status
Groundwater Assessment and Vulnerability Study
As part of the OCP review, a ground water assessment and vulnerability study has been completed. The recommendations provided by the study were considered in drafting the OCP and form the basis for how groundwater is protected in the Electoral Area 'A' OCP.