The Departments of maamaḥt̓im̓inḥʔaała (Capital Infrastructure and Assets) and nism̓aakukqinʔaała (Lands and Resources) have launched an Official Community Plan Project, also known as the OCP, as of January 2026. The OCP will help shape the future of hitac̓u and surrounding Treaty Settlement Lands (TSL), reflecting our values, priorities and vision. We look forward to engaging with citizens along the way, and we will share how you can get involved.

What is an Official Community Plan?

An Official Community Plan is a comprehensive, long-term plan that guides land use and development across our TSL.The Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government TSL spans over nearly 5,500 hectares, including lands surrounding hitac̓u, areas north of Ucluelet, Effingham Inlet and along the Nahmint River.

The OCP will guide decisions related to housing, infrastructure, transportation, economic development, and ecologically and culturally significant areas. It will also support spaces for citizens to gather, practice culture, and enjoy the land.

This work will replace the current Official Community Plan (YFNS 32/2013) and will be developed in alignment with Part 2 of the Planning and Land Use Management Act (YFNS 13/2011). It will also inform updates to related laws, including the Zoning and Structures Act (YFNS 51/2016), and will align with YG key policy frameworks, including the Strategic Plan, Housing Roadmap and the ʔuʔaałuk̓ʷiʔaała nism̓aakqin – Taking care of our land always (Mother earth) Plan, among others.

What to Expect

Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government will work closely with citizens through a range of engagement opportunities, including in-person gatherings, virtual sessions, surveys, and a formal public hearing. Over the next two years, YG will work alongside the community to explore priorities and values such as sustainable growth, community wellbeing, and how decisions about land use are made.

The final OCP is anticipated for adoption in December 2027.