The Official Community Plan (OCP) describes the long-term vision for the City, identifying where, when and how the City will grow. The vision, goals, objectives and policies in the OCP guide decision-making around planning and land use management.
From time to time, Council will consider amendments to the OCP Bylaw which may result in changes to this document. Users of this document will need to assume responsibility for making the necessary inquiries regarding these changes. Further information can be obtained from the City of Coquitlam Planning and Development Department 604-927-3430.
Bylaw 5511, 2026 (PDF)
Schedules
The OCP is comprised of multiple schedules, which contain policies and maps necessary for the growth and development of the city.
Comprised of six sections: Introduction and Context, Visions and Goals, Policy Themes, Implementation, Development Permit Areas and Temporary Use Permits, and Glossary. Schedule A is the citywide policy document for the City of Coquitlam.
Maps showing the Citywide land use designation, heights and intensive small-scale residential uses.
Maps showing environmentally sensitive areas, steep slopes and floodplains.
Maps showing existing sanitary, water and drainage mains, and major transportation infrastructure as well as future major infrastructure projects.
Maps showing existing and future community facilities, parks and schools.
Map identifying areas where sand, gravel and rock extraction is permitted.
Maps identifying areas where development permits are required.
Guidelines for how development may address the four Development Permit Areas (Urban Design, Watercourse Protection, Wildfire Hazard and Unstable Slopes) contained within this schedule.
The City’s Regional Context Statement, which shows how the City’s OCP aligns with the Regional Growth Strategy.
Schedule J includes the City’s eight Neighbourhood Plans. The Neighbourhood Plans include area-specific information and policies to guide the development of those plan areas.