Official Community Plan
OCP Review 2025
The District of Summerland is currently undergoing a review of its Official Community Plan. The OCP was last updated in 2015 and as the community has grown and changed in those 10 years since, it is important to update it to address emerging trends, reflect the voice and vision of residents, align with current policies and initiatives at the District, and to satisfy recent Provincial legislative requirements.
Please visit the project website for updates on public engagement events, learn more about the project, and to register for project updates! A public survey is currently open till February 28th 2025 on the website.
Urban Growth Strategy Review
The District of Summerland has completed the process of reviewing the Urban Growth Strategy. For more information click on the Community Planning tab to the left of this screen.
What is the Official Community Plan (OCP)?
The Summerland Official Community Plan is a document that guides the District’s decisions concerning planning and land use management in accordance with Chapter 323, Section 875 (1) of the Local Government Act. Specifically, the OCP provides:
- A clear vision for Summerland’s future growth with supporting goals, objectives and policies;
- A direction aligned with current community values and development patterns, and
- The anticipation of infrastructure capacity and future needs.
The OCP also recognizes existing conditions and trends, notably the importance of the natural environment, regional and community growth management, and the preservation and enhancement of Summerland’s social character and sense of place.
2014 OCP - Schedule A Consolidated to July 2, 2024
Schedule B Urban Growth
Schedule C Land Use
Schedule D ALR Map
Schedule E Watercourse Development Permit Areas
Schedule F Transportation Network
Schedule G Infrastructure Systems
Schedule H-1 Hazardous Area 1
Schedule I Heritage Site
Schedule J April 2016
Schedule K-1 Downtown
Schedule K-2 Downtown Development Permit Area
Schedule L-1 Lower Town
Schedule L2 Lower Town Strategic Plan
Schedule L3 Lower Town Future Development Areas
Schedule M Trout Creek Development Area
Schedule N Wildfire Hazard Areas 1
Schedule O Design Guidelines
Schedule P Environmentally Sensitive Development Permit Areas ESDPA
Schedule Q Bentley Road Industrial Development Permit Area
Summerland's Agricultural Plan 2000-342