Area "C" (South Long Beach) Official Community Plan Update

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Project Updates

Thank you to everyone who shared their input! The Area C OCP Update Engagement Survey #1 is now closed. Input from this survey, and the March 13 open house and workshop, will be compiled to create the OCP Vision and Goals.

Stay tuned for a variety of engagement events and activities coming in Spring/Summer 2025, including a pop-up event!

About the Project

The ACRD is currently updating the South Long Beach (Area C) Official Community Plan (OCP). An OCP establishes a community vision over a short- (five year) and long-term (10 to 20 year) period while addressing topics such as land use, housing, growth, and the environment. An OCP helps determine where people will live, work, and play, and how they move around.

The purpose of this OCP update is to establish a plan which better reflects the community’s needs and interests, while also aligning with updated provincial legislation, and other ACRD plans and initiatives.

The OCP Area

The OCP area comprises approximately 6% (27,219 ha) of the entire Long Beach Electoral Area (EA) "C" and represents the settled portion of the northwest side of Barkley Sound. This area includes the rural communities of Salmon Beach, Millstream, Port Albion, and Ittatsoo Bay.

To view the current OCP land use designations, please use this interactive ACRD web map.

EA "C" is part of the West Coast Region, which is situated on the traditional territories of the hiškʷiiʔatḥ (Hesquiaht First Nation), ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ (Ahousaht), ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation), Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ (Ucluelet First Nation), and tukʷaaʔatḥ (Toquaht Nation), with Maa-nulth Treaty Settlement Lands neighbouring the area.

The OCP area is situated over the traditional territories of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ, Toquaht Nation, and Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, and neighbours Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government and Toquaht Nation Treaty Settlement Lands.

Project Phases

The estimated project phase timeline is as follows:

How Can I Be Involved?

Community input is vital to this project, and the ACRD will create many opportunities for people to be involved. This project page will be regularly updated to include information such as upcoming engagement events, and project milestones.

Please consider sharing your thoughts for the visioning questions below or, if you have any questions for the project team, ask away!

With Area C, we are seeking your input on a variety of topics such as housing, climate change, transportation, community growth and more. You can help shape the future of Area C by sharing any idea! Feel free to highlight your thoughts on specific areas such as Salmon Beach, Millstream, Port Albion, and Ittatsoo Bay, or others.

Project Updates

Thank you to everyone who shared their input! The Area C OCP Update Engagement Survey #1 is now closed. Input from this survey, and the March 13 open house and workshop, will be compiled to create the OCP Vision and Goals.

Stay tuned for a variety of engagement events and activities coming in Spring/Summer 2025, including a pop-up event!

About the Project

The ACRD is currently updating the South Long Beach (Area C) Official Community Plan (OCP). An OCP establishes a community vision over a short- (five year) and long-term (10 to 20 year) period while addressing topics such as land use, housing, growth, and the environment. An OCP helps determine where people will live, work, and play, and how they move around.

The purpose of this OCP update is to establish a plan which better reflects the community’s needs and interests, while also aligning with updated provincial legislation, and other ACRD plans and initiatives.

The OCP Area

The OCP area comprises approximately 6% (27,219 ha) of the entire Long Beach Electoral Area (EA) "C" and represents the settled portion of the northwest side of Barkley Sound. This area includes the rural communities of Salmon Beach, Millstream, Port Albion, and Ittatsoo Bay.

To view the current OCP land use designations, please use this interactive ACRD web map.

EA "C" is part of the West Coast Region, which is situated on the traditional territories of the hiškʷiiʔatḥ (Hesquiaht First Nation), ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ (Ahousaht), ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation), Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ (Ucluelet First Nation), and tukʷaaʔatḥ (Toquaht Nation), with Maa-nulth Treaty Settlement Lands neighbouring the area.

The OCP area is situated over the traditional territories of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ, Toquaht Nation, and Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, and neighbours Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government and Toquaht Nation Treaty Settlement Lands.

Project Phases

The estimated project phase timeline is as follows:

How Can I Be Involved?

Community input is vital to this project, and the ACRD will create many opportunities for people to be involved. This project page will be regularly updated to include information such as upcoming engagement events, and project milestones.

Please consider sharing your thoughts for the visioning questions below or, if you have any questions for the project team, ask away!

With Area C, we are seeking your input on a variety of topics such as housing, climate change, transportation, community growth and more. You can help shape the future of Area C by sharing any idea! Feel free to highlight your thoughts on specific areas such as Salmon Beach, Millstream, Port Albion, and Ittatsoo Bay, or others.

Do you have a question about the Area C OCP update?

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  • Share How might this areas zoning be improved to allow for agricultural use & expansion as entertainment/sporting facilities? I was recently at our regions food security round table and it was highlighted these lands are currently prohibitively zoned for food production. on Facebook Share How might this areas zoning be improved to allow for agricultural use & expansion as entertainment/sporting facilities? I was recently at our regions food security round table and it was highlighted these lands are currently prohibitively zoned for food production. on Twitter Share How might this areas zoning be improved to allow for agricultural use & expansion as entertainment/sporting facilities? I was recently at our regions food security round table and it was highlighted these lands are currently prohibitively zoned for food production. on Linkedin Email How might this areas zoning be improved to allow for agricultural use & expansion as entertainment/sporting facilities? I was recently at our regions food security round table and it was highlighted these lands are currently prohibitively zoned for food production. link

    How might this areas zoning be improved to allow for agricultural use & expansion as entertainment/sporting facilities? I was recently at our regions food security round table and it was highlighted these lands are currently prohibitively zoned for food production.

    Todd Evalina asked 4 months ago

    Hello Todd,

    Thanks for your question!

    We will be engaging with community members during the Area C Official Community Plan (OCP) Update Project to learn how residents would like agricultural uses to be expanded.

    The community’s input will then be used to inform an update to the Zoning Bylaw, which will explore the topic of agriculture and food security. Additionally, once completed, the OCP will include agricultural policies.

    Please let us know if you have any suggestions for improving agriculture in Area C! You can email us at ocp@acrd.bc.ca, leave us a comment on the “Visioning Questions forum”, or simply ask us another question.

    Thanks again!

    OCP Project Team

  • Share Are you including the nations within this area when you are asking for feedback? on Facebook Share Are you including the nations within this area when you are asking for feedback? on Twitter Share Are you including the nations within this area when you are asking for feedback? on Linkedin Email Are you including the nations within this area when you are asking for feedback? link

    Are you including the nations within this area when you are asking for feedback?

    Kim asked 4 months ago

    Hello Kim,

    Thanks for your question!

    Yes, we are including First Nations when we are asking for feedback. We have sent project letters introducing the Official Community Plan Update Project to each First Nation government within Electoral Area C.

    Engagement with First Nations will be based on the preferences of each First Nation, for both the method and extent of consultation. For more information, please see page 11 of the “Area C OCP Update Engagement Plan – October 2024” which is available under “Document Library.”

    We would also love to receive feedback from First Nations through our newly published “Area C OCPizza Party Discussion Guide & Handbook”, which is also available under “Document Library.”

    Thanks again for your question!

    OCP Project Team

  • Share Can we get fire protection in Port Albion on Facebook Share Can we get fire protection in Port Albion on Twitter Share Can we get fire protection in Port Albion on Linkedin Email Can we get fire protection in Port Albion link

    Can we get fire protection in Port Albion

    Albert asked 6 months ago

    Hello Albert,

    Thanks for your question!

    Managing fire risks is an important topic to address in the Area C OCP update, and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) will be exploring policy options that support wildfire mitigation and reduce environmental hazards.

    If there is a strong community desire for fire services in Port Albion, this can be brought to the attention of the ACRD Board of Directors by letter or group petition from the area residents. Fire services in Port Albion will also require the involvement and cooperation of the District of Ucluelet.

    Thanks again for your question!

    OCP Project Team

  • Share How does the Area C (South Long Beach) Official Community Plan Update affect new housing and land use requirements by ACRD? And will this increase new building permit, building costs and property taxation for land owners? on Facebook Share How does the Area C (South Long Beach) Official Community Plan Update affect new housing and land use requirements by ACRD? And will this increase new building permit, building costs and property taxation for land owners? on Twitter Share How does the Area C (South Long Beach) Official Community Plan Update affect new housing and land use requirements by ACRD? And will this increase new building permit, building costs and property taxation for land owners? on Linkedin Email How does the Area C (South Long Beach) Official Community Plan Update affect new housing and land use requirements by ACRD? And will this increase new building permit, building costs and property taxation for land owners? link

    How does the Area C (South Long Beach) Official Community Plan Update affect new housing and land use requirements by ACRD? And will this increase new building permit, building costs and property taxation for land owners?

    Maurice H asked 6 months ago

    Thanks for your question!

    The Area C Official Community Plan (OCP) update will be informed by new Interim Housing Needs Report (HNR) data. This data identifies Area C’s current and future housing needs.

    The OCP update will not change building permit or building costs (for more information on building costs, please refer to Schedule “A” (p. 27–28) of the Building Bylaw PS1013 available here: https://www.acrd.bc.ca/building). Property taxation for landowners is determined by BC Assessment and will vary depending on the property.

    Thanks again for your question!

    OCP Project Team

  • Share Is it possible to include plans for an extensive mountain bike network utilizing old logging roads, ATV trails and game trails tied into the secret beach, bike trail. Such a network stretching from the Port Albion Road to secret beach Could become a major attraction for tourists visiting the area. We already have a dedicated group of seniors with full suspension, e-bikes Who make the most of the existing routes available? on Facebook Share Is it possible to include plans for an extensive mountain bike network utilizing old logging roads, ATV trails and game trails tied into the secret beach, bike trail. Such a network stretching from the Port Albion Road to secret beach Could become a major attraction for tourists visiting the area. We already have a dedicated group of seniors with full suspension, e-bikes Who make the most of the existing routes available? on Twitter Share Is it possible to include plans for an extensive mountain bike network utilizing old logging roads, ATV trails and game trails tied into the secret beach, bike trail. Such a network stretching from the Port Albion Road to secret beach Could become a major attraction for tourists visiting the area. We already have a dedicated group of seniors with full suspension, e-bikes Who make the most of the existing routes available? on Linkedin Email Is it possible to include plans for an extensive mountain bike network utilizing old logging roads, ATV trails and game trails tied into the secret beach, bike trail. Such a network stretching from the Port Albion Road to secret beach Could become a major attraction for tourists visiting the area. We already have a dedicated group of seniors with full suspension, e-bikes Who make the most of the existing routes available? link

    Is it possible to include plans for an extensive mountain bike network utilizing old logging roads, ATV trails and game trails tied into the secret beach, bike trail. Such a network stretching from the Port Albion Road to secret beach Could become a major attraction for tourists visiting the area. We already have a dedicated group of seniors with full suspension, e-bikes Who make the most of the existing routes available?

    Kirk Mallette asked 7 months ago

    Thanks for your suggestions and input! Parks and recreation trails are an important part of an Official Community Plan (OCP), and we look forward to community input on trail networks, and other parks and recreation topics, across the South Long Beach OCP area during our upcoming engagement events and other activities. More information about these will be available on the project page soon. 

    As the Area C OCP area is within the traditional territories of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government and Toquaht Nation, and Secret Beach is located on the Treaty Settlement Lands of Toquaht Nation, working and engaging with First Nations will be an important part of the OCP update. 

    If you would like to learn more about trail plans in the West Coast, please see the West Coast Cycling Network Plan (available here: www.acrd.bc.ca/wc_cycle). Additionally, you can contact Michael McGregor, Lands and Resources Coordinator, at 250-720-2712 or mmcgregor@acrd.bc.ca.

    Thanks again for your feedback! Please continue to check back on the project page for upcoming engagement events and activities, so we can talk more about your ideas.

Page last updated: 17 Apr 2025, 10:04 AM