On September 1, 2026, Council adopted Bylaw No. 1516, 2026 Town of Golden Official Community Plan.
2026 Town of Golden Official Community Plan
What is an OCP?
An OCP is a provincially mandated regulatory document that provides policies on a broad range of topics, including housing, transportation, parks, infrastructure and climate change. OCPs designate land for specific purposes, such as commercial, residential, and parks, and establish general policies that guide land use and development. They are one of the most important planning documents for a community.
2025-2027 OCP and Zoning Bylaw Updates
The Town started the process to update the OCP in 2025, with adoption of the new OCP on September 1, 2026. Now that the OCP has been updated, we will be updating the Zoning Bylaw in 2027.
Timeline:
- Phase 1 - Fall-Winter 2025: Project Kick-off & Technical Review
- Phase 2 - Spring 2026: Gathering Ideas
- Phase 3 - Summer 2026: Draft and Final OCP (adopted Sept. 1, 2026)
- Phase 4 - Fall 2026 - Summer 2027: Zoning Bylaw Review
Public Engagement
Hundreds of residents participated in both online and in-person engagement opportunities as part of the OCP update process, sharing input that will help shape Golden’s future in a way that reflects our community’s shared values and aspirations.
Zoning Bylaw
The Town’s Zoning Bylaw is a key document that implements Golden’s OCP by regulating land use and density. Every property in Golden has a legal zoning classification specifying the types of uses or activities that can take place on that property, restrictions on site coverage, height of buildings, minimum distances separating buildings and property lines, the amount of off-street parking required, and in some zones, floor area, as well as other requirements.