Zoning & OCP
The proposed rezoning of 2555 Cumberland Road supports the creation of a thoughtfully planned, mixed-use residential community in alignment with the City of Courtenay’s Official Community Plan (OCP Bylaw 3070). This application reflects a forward-looking approach to land use that promotes sustainability, inclusivity, and livability.
Currently designated Urban Residential in the OCP and zoned R-1A, the site is significantly underutilized given its location and potential. Rezoning is being sought to allow for a broader range of residential housing types—including single-family homes, rowhomes, and apartment buildings—to better meet the community’s diverse housing needs. The vision is to deliver a compact, walkable, and environmentally sensitive neighbourhood that contributes to Courtenay’s long-term housing strategy.
Rezoning Rationale
This rezoning proposal supports the creation of a diverse, sustainable, and connected neighbourhood that aligns with the City of Courtenay’s Official Community Plan. By introducing a range of housing types, enhancing ecological features like the central watercourse, and promoting compact, infrastructure-efficient growth, the project delivers measurable public benefits. These include improved housing choice, strengthened environmental resilience, walkable design, and future-ready transit integration—all contributing to a complete and livable community.
Housing Diversity
Offers a range of housing types - supporting affordability, choice, and aging in place.
Ecological Stewardship
Enhances ecological health, stormwater management, and access to nature.
Smart Growth
Promotes compact development and efficient use of land and services, aligning with OCP.
Complete Community
Improves walkability - strengthening connectivity, livability, and public benefit.