Official Community Plan

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Latest Update: Draft Plan Available

The draft Official Community Plan provides a modern, legislatively compliant, and community-informed framework to guide Campbell River’s growth over the next 20 years. Direction from Council at this stage helps ensure the final document reflects local priorities while positioning the City to meet provincial requirements, manage growth strategically, and improve implementation and accountability.

A public hearing will be held prior to adoption of the OCP, the hearing is anticipated during the week of July 13 –16, 2026, with final adoption targeted for late July or early August.

Highlights of the current draft plan include: 

  • Promoting greater infill development by directing higher density developments along the Dogwood Street Corridor, Quinsam Heights, Downtown and within the City’s existing neighbourhood centres like Willow Point and Campbelltown. 

  • Continuing to advance Campbell River Airport lands as a regionally significant employment area by supporting aviation-related light industrial and commercial uses. 

  • Supporting a range of housing types to meet the needs of a growing population, particularly for families, seniors and vulnerable residents. 

  • Supporting investment in the City’s transportation network, especially in higher growth areas like Quinsam Heights, for all road users - vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.

  • Continuing to support the City’s resource-based economy while supporting economic diversification. 

  • Promoting the management of natural areas by balancing conservation with responsible development. 


A copy of the Draft Plan and Council report can be found here: Official Community Plan (OCP) – Presentation of Draft Plan


The City of Campbell River is updating its Official Community Plan, and we want you to be involved!

Summer 2025 Update


Spring 2025 Update

Background

Did you know that Campbell River is home to around 35,000 residents? And in the next 20 years, the city’s population is expected to grow to around 42,000. It's crucial that we start planning now, so that we have the necessary infrastructure, parks, and amenities to support this growth.

The Official Community Plan (OCP) is our community's strategic vision for the future. It guides how we design neighbourhoods, move around the community, how land is used, and the amenities that the City provides. Essentially, it's a roadmap that builds on our strong foundations, guiding us toward an even brighter future for Campbell River.

The last comprehensive review of Campbell River’s OCP took place in 2012, with minor updates in 2015. Since that time, Campbell River has seen rapid growth and other changes that will make this OCP update timely and impactful for fulfilling the community’s priorities.


Planning Process

The OCP update has been divided into 5 Phases:

Phase 1 | Background (Winter 2024/25)

Phase 2 | Vision and Policy Direction (Winter 2025 - Spring 2025)

Phase 3 | Draft Plan Development (Spring 2025 - Summer 2025)

Phase 4 | Plan Refinements (Summer 2025 - Winter 2025)

Phase 5 | Finalization (Spring 2026)


Pop Up Recap

A huge thank you to all the community members who stopped by to share thoughts and ideas about the Official Community Plan (OCP) at CR Live Streets Country Night and the Campbell River Farmers Market.

We received over 100 comments from community members! Your input is invaluable, and it’s your voices that help shape the future of our community. We’re so grateful for your time and commitment to making a difference.


Feedback Opportunities

The OCP isn't just created by City staff and elected officials. It affects every single one of us who calls Campbell River home. We're counting on you, the amazing residents of Campbell River, to help us create a plan that reflects our shared values and collective goals.

There will be numerous opportunities to provide feedback and comments during this OCP update.

To stay informed about engagement opportunities and updates from the OCP project team, please follow this project page (on the right side of the page) and Campbell River’s social media channels.

Latest Update: Draft Plan Available

The draft Official Community Plan provides a modern, legislatively compliant, and community-informed framework to guide Campbell River’s growth over the next 20 years. Direction from Council at this stage helps ensure the final document reflects local priorities while positioning the City to meet provincial requirements, manage growth strategically, and improve implementation and accountability.

A public hearing will be held prior to adoption of the OCP, the hearing is anticipated during the week of July 13 –16, 2026, with final adoption targeted for late July or early August.

Highlights of the current draft plan include: 

  • Promoting greater infill development by directing higher density developments along the Dogwood Street Corridor, Quinsam Heights, Downtown and within the City’s existing neighbourhood centres like Willow Point and Campbelltown. 

  • Continuing to advance Campbell River Airport lands as a regionally significant employment area by supporting aviation-related light industrial and commercial uses. 

  • Supporting a range of housing types to meet the needs of a growing population, particularly for families, seniors and vulnerable residents. 

  • Supporting investment in the City’s transportation network, especially in higher growth areas like Quinsam Heights, for all road users - vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.

  • Continuing to support the City’s resource-based economy while supporting economic diversification. 

  • Promoting the management of natural areas by balancing conservation with responsible development. 


A copy of the Draft Plan and Council report can be found here: Official Community Plan (OCP) – Presentation of Draft Plan


The City of Campbell River is updating its Official Community Plan, and we want you to be involved!

Summer 2025 Update


Spring 2025 Update

Background

Did you know that Campbell River is home to around 35,000 residents? And in the next 20 years, the city’s population is expected to grow to around 42,000. It's crucial that we start planning now, so that we have the necessary infrastructure, parks, and amenities to support this growth.

The Official Community Plan (OCP) is our community's strategic vision for the future. It guides how we design neighbourhoods, move around the community, how land is used, and the amenities that the City provides. Essentially, it's a roadmap that builds on our strong foundations, guiding us toward an even brighter future for Campbell River.

The last comprehensive review of Campbell River’s OCP took place in 2012, with minor updates in 2015. Since that time, Campbell River has seen rapid growth and other changes that will make this OCP update timely and impactful for fulfilling the community’s priorities.


Planning Process

The OCP update has been divided into 5 Phases:

Phase 1 | Background (Winter 2024/25)

Phase 2 | Vision and Policy Direction (Winter 2025 - Spring 2025)

Phase 3 | Draft Plan Development (Spring 2025 - Summer 2025)

Phase 4 | Plan Refinements (Summer 2025 - Winter 2025)

Phase 5 | Finalization (Spring 2026)


Pop Up Recap

A huge thank you to all the community members who stopped by to share thoughts and ideas about the Official Community Plan (OCP) at CR Live Streets Country Night and the Campbell River Farmers Market.

We received over 100 comments from community members! Your input is invaluable, and it’s your voices that help shape the future of our community. We’re so grateful for your time and commitment to making a difference.


Feedback Opportunities

The OCP isn't just created by City staff and elected officials. It affects every single one of us who calls Campbell River home. We're counting on you, the amazing residents of Campbell River, to help us create a plan that reflects our shared values and collective goals.

There will be numerous opportunities to provide feedback and comments during this OCP update.

To stay informed about engagement opportunities and updates from the OCP project team, please follow this project page (on the right side of the page) and Campbell River’s social media channels.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Official Community Plan – Community Survey

    The City of Campbell River is updating its Official Community Plan (OCP). The OCP will set out a vision for Campbell River alongside the goals, objectives, and policies required to achieve that vision. It will guide how neighbourhoods are designed, how people move around the community, how land is used, and the amenities the City provides.

    We want to hear from you! What do you enjoy about living in Campbell River? What changes would you like to see?

    Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. Your input will help shape the future of Campbell River!

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