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Information in these pages relates to running a business in
Saanich as well as to building,development, and neighbourhood
planning in the Municipality.
Contractors, developers, residents, and community associations
alike will be able to find information about business licences,
rezoning, and local area plans. Access is also provided
to the various application packages,
permits, and inspection
services provided or required by the Municipality.
Official Community Plan:
The Official Community Plan (OCP) is the principal policy document that Council uses to make decisions on matters such as: land use; growth management; protection of the environment; transportation and mobility; economic development; infrastructure; and housing needs.
Periodically, the Official Community Plan (OCP) needs to be reviewed with Council, the public, staff and other key stakeholders, to determine if the vision, goals and objectives of the document are still valid, and where the document might need to be altered to reflect changes in our community. In addition, the Official Community Plan (OCP) needs to be updated on a regular basis to ensure that it reflects current practices, policies and procedures.
The new Official Community Plan was adopted on July 8th, 2008.
What's New in your Neighbourhood:
Are you curious as to what new developments are proposed for your neighbourhood? For information
on current rezoning, development permit, and subdivisions being processed by the Planning Department,
visit What's New in your Neighbourhood.
People, Places, Perspectives Lecture Series:
The District of Saanich, the City of Victoria, and the University of Victoria, with support from the the Planning Institute of BC, have
gotten together to create a lecture series focusing on a range of
planning & community development issues. By bringing in a variety of quality speakers, and holding
more detailed workshops for professional in the community development field, we hope to create a forum
for ongoing discussion and learning in the Capital Region.
Sustainable Saanich Series:
The Sustainable
Saanich Series has been very successful, typically drawing
an audience of about 100 people including local government staff
and politicians, builders, developers, architects, landscape
architects, engineers, planners, community groups, and other
interested individuals.
The purpose of this series is to provide people with information
that will:
- Increase understanding of the benefits of sustainability
- Increase understanding
of the options/technologies for achieving more
sustainable buildings
- Encourage the development of more 'green' building approaches
in Saanich and surrounding area
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