The OCP is a living document and should adapt to new trends within society and respond to changing circumstances within Town boundaries.

As such, following careful consideration by Council, policies and land use designations in an OCP may be revised through adoption of an amending bylaw following the provisions outlined within the Local Government Act. Community plans are typically reviewed at least once every 5 years to assess whether the goals and objectives and subsequent policy directions remain valid.

The majority of OCP-related issues centre around a theme of maintaining the
small town atmosphere of Gibsons and enhancing the quality of life.

Below is an initial summary of issues as consolidated under these three cornerstones of sustainability.

The Natural Environment
• preserve environmentally sensitive areas
• protect natural resources, including streams
• accommodate growth, but not at the expense of straining resources
• enhance outdoor recreational opportunities
• promote alternative infrastructure systems
• clean up and protect the harbour
• encourage alternative modes of transportation (eg. pedestrian, bicycle systems)
• efficient use and protection of the aquifer

Economic Development
• enhance the image of Upper Gibsons
• encourage the tourism industry
• make Gibsons an attractive place to live and work
• support home based businesses
• need to promote economic development
• consider how we are going to finance improvements

Social Well-Being
• provide more senior’s housing and care facilities
• allow for more low income housing
• provide for a mix of age groups and integration of multiple age groups
• enhance the arts and cultural life in Gibsons
• provide for on-going resident involvement once the Plan is complete
• maintain the small town atmosphere
• balance tourism with quality of life
• protect heritage buildings and sites
•enhance community involvement by providing space for public interaction

Contact Information

Municipal Planner
Michael Epp
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Location and Mailing Address
474 South Fletcher Road
Box 340
Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0

Business Hours
8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays).