The Town of Gibsons is updating the Official Community Plan (OCP)

An OCP is a document that outlines the long-term vision and policies for land use, growth, and development within our community. It serves as a framework for making decisions on zoning, infrastructure, housing, environmental protection, and other aspects of community planning.

The current Town of Gibsons OCP was originally adopted in 2005 and last updated in 2015. While many of the policies continue to be relevant, updates are important to ensure the official plan continues to address local priorities and changing community needs.

The Town of Gibsons has begun working on a new OCP update this year. To ensure the updated OCP represents the needs of our diverse community, it will be informed by direct engagement with the community.

Phase 1 was open from October 23, 2024 – November 15, 2024 

How we engaged with the public

• Hosted five community pop-ups:
  • Oct 23 Sunnycrest Mall
  • Oct 25 Gibsons Public Library
  • Oct 28 Tapworks Brewing Company
  • Nov 6 Gibsons Public Market
  • Nov 8 Gibsons Community Centre
• Received over 400 responses from the survey and the interactive mapping tool.
• Worked with over 140 students from Elphinstone Secondary

Engagement Schedule

• April – June 2024: Engagement with Resident’s Assembly – COMPLETE
• October 2024: 1st Community Engagement Campaign – COMPLETE
• March 2025: Engagement on Draft OCP
• June 2025: 2nd Community Engagement Campaign