Official Community Plan
In BC, the Local Government Act allows all municipalities to prepare and adopt an Official Community Plan (OCP). An OCP is a bylaw that sets out the broad objectives and policies that guide decisions on planning, land use and provision of municipal services in the community. It also establishes a degree of certainty about the location and nature of community change to residents and landowners while providing a framework for guiding and managing future development and growth.
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Sidney’s draft Active Transportation Plan ready for public review
January 30, 2023
Sidney’s draft Active Transportation Plan ready for public review
Sidney, BC;
From February 1st to March 17th, the Town of Sidney is inviting members of the public to review a draft version of the Active Transportation Plan and share their feedback through an online survey or by writing activetransportation@sidney.ca.
The draft Active Transportation Plan is designed to serve as a roadmap to more people feeling supported and comfortable making active transportation, li
Planning Permits
Planning supports and oversees the functions of community wide land-use planning and site specific development planning. Planning is primarily responsible for managing growth and development through the administration of applicable land use bylaws and policies adopted by Council.
The following are the most common land use and development bylaws:
- Official Community Plan
- Zoning Bylaw
- Tree Preservation Bylaw
- Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw
Planning Projects
Current Projects
Learn more about major projects that the Development Services Department is currently working on. We invite you to look out for opportunities to join the conversation and share your thoughts.
Community Planning
Long range planning and policy development support the vision for Sidney’s future as identified in the Official Community Plan (OCP). In addition to the OCP and related documents, planning staff provide Council and various committees of Council with professional analysis and advice on planning-related issues.
Community planning initiatives aim to help make Sidney a more welcoming, accessible, and sustainable place for current and future residents, businesses, and visitors. Planning staff wo
Active Transportation Plan
Following multiple public engagement and review periods, Council has approved Sidney’s first Active Transportation Plan.
The plan, developed by consultant Urban Systems, makes practical recommendations for the next 10 years with a series of actions to help people feel more comfortable making active transportation, like walking, cycling, and travelling by motorized scooter, a part of their lifestyle.
Some priority projects include the development of new sidewalks, improved crosswalks, an
Town of Sidney Council Meeting Highlights: January 27, 2025
January 29, 2025
Town of Sidney Council Meeting Highlights: January 27, 2025
Sidney BC
Highlights from regular Council meetings provide a brief summary of some items of broad public interest. The summary is not inclusive of all agenda items. Please refer to sidney.civicweb.net/Portal for the full agenda, minutes, and webcast.
Council directs staff to undertake public engagement to reduce speed limit on local roads
In resp
Town of Sidney Council Meeting Highlights: January 27, 2025
January 29, 2025
Town of Sidney Council Meeting Highlights: January 27, 2025
Sidney BC
Highlights from regular Council meetings provide a brief summary of some items of broad public interest. The summary is not inclusive of all agenda items. Please refer to sidney.civicweb.net/Portal for the full agenda, minutes, and webcast.
Council directs staff to undertake public engagement to reduce speed limit on local roads
In response