COQUITLAM, B.C., October 21, 2025 – The City of Coquitlam is inviting residents, businesses, and interest holders to learn more and share feedback on a streamlined and more user-friendly draft Interim Official Community Plan.
The Official Community Plan (OCP) is the City’s overarching document that describes the long-term vision, goals and objectives that guide land use and planning decisions in the community. The purpose of the document is to provide a clear framework for how and where Coquitlam will grow.
This interim OCP is a housekeeping update that is intended to provide a clearer, more accessible document for residents, businesses and developers. This document will also incorporate updates to policy directions required to implement the provincial housing legislation, including Transit-Oriented Areas, Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing, and the Housing Needs Report.
The community is invited to learn more about the streamlining process and share their feedback on the draft Interim OCP document and its usability this winter. The City is not seeking feedback on land use or policy directions at this time, as this review does not introduce new policies or identify new areas for growth.
A more comprehensive review and update of the OCP is anticipated to begin in 2027 to align with the provincially mandated five-year update due December 31, 2030.
What to Expect in the Interim OCP
In 2023, the City started the OCP review project to address the large volume and complexity of the existing OCP, which includes more than 1,000 pages and over 2,100 policies. Now, through reformatting, restructuring and consolidating, the draft Interim OCP stands at approximately 100 pages and 350 policies without changing any land uses or adding any new policies – aside from those legislated by the province.
In addition to simplifying and consolidating existing land uses and policies, this review was expanded to incorporate the following additional items:
Engagement Opportunities
Community members will have several opportunities to learn more and provide feedback on the draft Interim OCP this winter:
In-Person Information Sessions
- November 6, 6 - 8 p.m. at Pinetree Community Centre
- November 8, 12 - 2 p.m. at Greater Heights Learning Academy
- November 12, 6 - 8 p.m. at Maillardville Community Centre
- November 15, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Victoria Community Hall
Virtual Information Session
- November 20, 6 - 8 p.m. via Zoom (pre-registration required)
Online Survey
- An online survey launching on Let’s Talk Coquitlam from November 5 to December 3.
This engagement is focused on the usability and clarity of the streamlined OCP document, rather than new policy content. Participants will be asked to share feedback on:
- How easy is the new OCP format to navigate and understand?
- Are you able to understand the simplified land use designations?
- Are the updated maps and visuals helpful in explaining growth and land use?
Feedback from this process will be summarized in a What We Heard Report that will go to Council in early 2026.
Learn More
To learn more about the interim OCP and upcoming engagement opportunities, or to take our survey (launching November 5), visit LetsTalkCoquitlam.ca/OfficialCommunityPlan.
Media contact
Renée De St. Croix
Director Urban Planning and Design
604-927-3430
DevInfo@coquitlam.ca
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.