June 20th, 2024

The City of Surrey is starting a two-year process to update the Official Community Plan (OCP) and is looking for feedback. The plan is currently in Phase 2 and has a targeted completion date for the fall of 2025. 

The proposed OCP Timeline is as follows: 

1: Exploring (fall 2023 - winter 2024) 

• (Official Community Plan has finished this stage) 
• Launch project and build awareness.  

2: Visioning (spring - summer 2024) 

• Official Community Plan is currently at this stage 
• Explore vision, key challenges and opportunities. 

3: Developing (fall 2024) 

• This is an upcoming stage for Official Community Plan 
• Identify big moves. Refine vision and objectives. 

4: Refining (winter - spring 2025) 

• This is an upcoming stage for Official Community Plan 
• Refine policy content and develop final document. 

5: Completing (summer - fall 2025) 

• This is an upcoming stage for Official Community Plan 
• Finalize document and facilitate adoption process. 

Feedback for Phase 2 is being accepted through an online survey until July 31. 

March 12th, 2024

The City of Surrey is updating their Official Community Plan (OCP) over the next two years. The City has released a survey to provide input.

The new OCP will:

• Provide a long-term vision for the City;
• Establish clear objectives and actions to achieve the vision;
• Identify housing needs and support a range of housing choices for all;
• Foster a framework for complete, walkable neighborhoods;
• Support the protection of key natural areas and sensitive ecosystems; and
• Support other City and regional strategies focused on growth, climate change, and transportation.

More information can be found on Surrey’s website.