| The public is invited to attend a Public Hearing on the Town’s Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaws, which proposes updates to bring the OCP in line with the community’s housing needs. The proposed bylaws reflect what the Town heard through recent public engagement, including feedback on where new housing should be located, who housing should serve, and how housing should fit the character of Qualicum Beach. Members of the public are welcome to attend, learn more about the bylaws, and provide input to Council. |
| Official Community Plan Bylaw, Bylaw No. 918, 2025 If adopted, Bylaw No. 918, 2025, would implement an updated Official Community Plan (OCP) which has been under review since the beginning of 2025. The updated OCP includes policies directly and indirectly related to housing, as well as some restructuring and reformatting of the document. The 2025 OCP Review has a legislated completion deadline of December 31, 2025, as prescribed in the Local Government Act and this Public Hearing is part of the process. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 900.08, 2025 If adopted, Bylaw No. 900.08, 2025, would amend the Town of Qualicum Beach Zoning Bylaw by adding a section for Development Permit Area Guidelines. Currently, the Development Permit Area Guidelines are located in the Town’s Official Community Plan (OCP). Reference to the Development Permit Area Guidelines will continue to exist in the OCP; however, the Guidelines will now be located in the Zoning Bylaw. By adding them to the Zoning Bylaw, they will be more accessible and be subject to zoning amendments rather than OCP amendments. |
| How do I Get More Information?View the related report on the Town’s website and at Town Hall. For questions, please contact the Planning Department at 250.752.6921 or email planning@qualicumbeach.com. How to ParticipateAttend the Public Hearing. Speak on the proposed bylaw amendments in the meeting, held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:00 am in the Council Chambers, located at 660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach Email: Email qbtown@qualicumbeach.com with “Official Community Plan Public Hearing” in the subject field Mail: #201 – 660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7In Person: same address as above, between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Additional NoticeAll written submissions must include the author’s legal name and civic address and will become part of the permanent public record in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.Written comments must be received prior to the termination of the hearing to be considered by Council. To allow Council an opportunity to review all submissions, please submit correspondence prior to 4pm the day before the Public Hearing. For full information on this initiative, visit the project webpage. |
