What is the role of an Official Community Plan?

Legislated by the Municipal Act, the OCP is the City of Dawson’s most important bylaw, a local guiding document which establishes objectives and guidelines to inform decision-making about the future development and land use within the CoD’s municipal boundaries. The OCP also acts to guide the provisions of municipal services and facilities, environmental matters, utilities, and transportation systems over the next decade. It is intended to illustrate the vision and priorities of a community; as such, its development provides an important opportunity to involve residents in visioning, to collectively generate a forward-thinking and adaptable plan for the future.