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Official Community Plans and Development Permit Area (DPA) guidelines
Part of the Green Shores mandate is to assist local and regional
governments in reflecting the principles
of Green Shores in land use decisions. The report "Review of Shore Management Policy and Bylaw Language" suggests a framework and provides examples of
language for local government policies and bylaws. The examples are drawn from planning and regulatory tools used in a
variety of local jurisdictions in BC, Washington and Oregon that relate to
shoreline development and protection. The focus is on language for Official
Community Plans (OCPs) and Development Permit Areas (DPAs) but examples for zoning bylaws
and shoreline classification systems are also provided.Green Shores Technical Team Reports on Example Policy Language
Review of Shore Management Policy and Bylaw Language
Examples of Communities Developing Green Shores Policies
Example: District of Central Saanich OCP including a new Marine Shoreline Development Permit Area.
Roberts Creek: Overview of Key Shore Management Issues and GREEN SHORES Opportunities.
Roberts Creek Draft Green Shores Bylaws and DPA
Examples of Community Plans Dealing with Green Shores Issues:
Squamish Estuary: Overview of Key Ecological Factors and GREEN SHORES Development Opportunities.
Kensington, Union Bay: Overview of GREEN SHORES Design Issues and Opportunities.
Interesting Links for Local Governments
Adapting to Climate Change: An Introduction to Canadian Municipalities
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