GONZALES...The Gonzales Neighbourhood Plan is intended to provide a framework for the development of this area over a 20-30 year time line. Based on OCP scenario and Statistics Canada

Created for the Gonzales Neighbourhood Plan

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GONZALESCommunity Profile and Baseline Conditions Report

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The Gonzales Community Profile highlights key baseline information and aspects of the unique features of the Gonzales neighbourhood. This information will help inform community discussions on various planning issues that will be addressed through the neighbourhood planning process.

ContentsIntroduction ............................................................................5

Background and Objectives ...................................................6

Purpose of the Plan ...............................................................7

About this Baseline Review ...................................................8

Relevant Plans and Policies ..................................................9

Neighbourhood Context ....................................................... 11

OCP Strategic Directions .....................................................12

Community Overview ..........................................................14

Key Locations and Points of Interest .................................... 15

Existing Land Use ................................................................ 16

Population Density ............................................................... 17

Demographics ...................................................................... 18

Housing ................................................................................ 20

Transportation and Mobility .................................................. 22

Employment ......................................................................... 27

Parks and Open Space ........................................................ 28

Heritage ................................................................................ 30

Environment.......................................................................... 31

Infrastructure ........................................................................ 35

Appendix A: OCP Goals by Topic Area ................................39

Glossary ..............................................................................42

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1 / IntroductionThis Community Profile and Baseline Report highlights some of the current conditions and key issues of the Gonzales Neighbourhood, which will assist and help to inform the neighbourhood planning process.

The first few sections of the Profile outline the background to the Gonzales Neighbourhood planning process, including relevant policies and projects, the purpose and objectives of the plan, and what the Official Community Plan says about the neighbourhood.

Following this, a Community Overview is provided, outlining key information about the community, including demographics, housing, transportation, economy, parks, heritage, and environment.

Demographics

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2 / Background and ObjectivesIn 2012 the City of Victoria adopted a new Official Community Plan (OCP) which identifies the need to undertake neighbourhood plans in local communities and that opporuntities to enhance Ross Bay Village and the small urban village at the corner of Fairfield Road and Irving Road.

Background to the Gonzales Neighbourhood PlanCity Council asked staff to look at ways to complete local area plans more quickly and report back in the fall of 2015 with a new, accelerated local area planning program. On October 29, 2015 it was moved and seconded that Council:

1. Initiate local area planning in accordance with the new planning approach outlined in the body of this report and the following schedule:

• March 2016 - February 2017: Fairfield, Gonzales and Victoria West.

• March 2017 - February 2018: Fernwood, Jubilee, North Park, Rockland, as well as Fort Street corridor within Fairfield, and Oak Bay Village within Gonzales.

• March 2018 - February 2019: James Bay, Hillside-Quadra, Oaklands.

2. Consult with community associations, groups and other interested citizens on the new local area planning program and

develop shared principles and other Terms of Reference for the program through a collaborative workshop later this year

The purpose of the neighbourhood plans is to guide future growth, change and development envisaged in the OCP and build on the strong sense of community within Gonzales. An innovative, co-planning approach will help develop a plan and set of development policies and standards that will reflect the community’s needs and unique cultural heritage. The plan will also provide strong design guidance for both public and private lands providing certainty for the development industry, communities and investment by the City and the private sector.

Project ObjectivesThe Plan’s objectives include the following:

• Creatively engaging and working collaboratively with the neighbourhood stakeholders to create a plan that embodies their vision for the area, through addressing social, economic and environmental issues;

• Identifying and addressing community needs and wants.

• Preparing policies and design guidelines that will guide the physical development of both private sites;

• Identify local priorities to inform public investment and capital spending within the local area;

• Providing a meaningful connection by all modes of transportation within the local area, as well as to surrounding areas;

• Supporting the area as a destination for both local residents and visitors alike, by planning for and directing growth and change envisioned in the Official Community Plan.

• Providing recommendations on infrastructure/servicing to support growth and attract investment into this area;

• Relating and linking with existing and proposed developments in the rest of the community, including land uses and existing strategic policies and Heritage Conservation Area/Development Permit Area Guidelines identified in the Official Community Plan.


3 / Purpose of the PlanThe Gonzales Neighbourhood Plan is intended to provide a framework for the development of this area over a 20-30 year time line. Based on OCP scenario and Statistics Canada projections, by 2041, the Plan’s study area could see approximately 350 total housing units added (approximately 10-15 housing units per year).

What is a Neighbourhood Plan?While there is no legal definition of what a local area plan or neighbourhood plan is or should include, generally a local area plan is a plan prepared for smaller geographic areas of Municipalities where there is a need to provide more certainty and intent of what was envisaged in the OCP and outlines how a particular area should grow and change over time.

Neighbourhood plans generally provide detailed block-by-block guidance on the location and types of housing, shops, offices and other types of development and land uses that are envisioned for an area. They also provide guidance on what the buildings and private and public spaces look like and can also address not only land use and urban design issues but often provide details on what the future transportation network, parks and open spaces and community facilities will look like in the future, as well as being able to identify topics and issues that are important to the people who live work and visit an area.

Neighbourhood plans include both long-term policies and short term actions, and often look beyond their own boundaries to consider the connections with the surrounding city. Neighbourhood plans work hand-in-hand with the OCP, by detailing how the OCP’s high level policies apply to a local area or neighbourhood. The Neighbourhood Plan must be consistent with the OCP.

In addition a local area plan can help:

• Residents and businesses identify the key issues to be addressed and establish a common vision for their neighbourhood;

• Residents and businesses prioritize and identify options for achieving neighbourhood goals;

• Developers understand the types of development changes envisioned for an area;

• Community associations, City staff and Council can better evaluate the suitability of development applications;

• Council make decisions regarding development applications;

• Identify future capital investment for capital projects and infrastructure (physical and social) needed in an area.

Official Community Plan

Local Area Plan Process

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How the Local Area Plan fits into the planning process


4 / About this Baseline Review

Goals and Objectives of the Baseline ReviewIt is widely accepted that planning policies should be founded on a thorough understanding of the needs, opportunities and constraints which operate within the study area.

A theme that is central to the production of a successful neighbourhood plan will be the need to understand the trends, market opportunities, and challenges that the Plan area currently faces. This will provide the grounding to balance community needs with market reality in the neighbourhood plan policies and strategies.

With this in mind, objectives of the Baseline Review include:

• To review the policy context for the Gonzales Neighbourhood Plan;

• To provide an overview of the socioeconomic baseline with respect to the area as a whole;

• To examine the character and quality of the built environment;

• To examine transport, access and circulation issues;

• To examine the growth and development issues faced across the area including commercial, housing, community services and institutions;

• To help identify the key issues which will inform the development of the vision for the area.

Data sources used in the Baseline Review The data and context for the study area presented in this baseline review is drawn from sources including City of Victoria policy documents, City of Victoria development statistics, 2011 Census and National Household Survey, field observations, technical analyses and consultant studies.

The aim of this baseline review is to inform the preparation of the Gonzales Neighbourhood Plan. The objectives of this review are listed below, and the Baseline Review is structured in order to help meet these objectives.


5 / Relevant Plans and Policies

Official Community Plan (2012)

On July, 30, 2012, after a two and a half year process, Victoria City Council adopted a new Official Community Plan, 2012 (OCP). The OCP establishes high-level policies that guide and coordinate land use and investment in the community towards a common future vision. The new OCP articulates a vision for Victoria that fully integrates sustainability principles and an innovative land management approach that seeks to build a healthy, vibrant and thriving community. Shaped by input from more than 6,000 citizens, the OCP reflects the community’s desire for walkable neighbourhoods, a vibrant Downtown core, and areas of unique character and sense of place.

The OCP is built on 17 Goals, which can be found in Appendix A.

Gonzales Neighbourhood Community Plan (2002) This plan produced in 2002 has a number of objectives as follows:

• To address the neighbourhood issues and opportunities identified by residents and others in the neighbourhood planning process.

• To involve residents, institutions and businesses in identifying the unique features of the neighbourhood and expressing their wishes for its future.

• To strengthen the sense of community and neighbourhood quality by building around local needs and retaining the human scale (a ‘Key Direction’ in 3.1 of the Official Community Plan, 1995).

• To identify where land use changes might occur and under what conditions.

• To provide direction for investments by the City of Victoria in the areas of parks, sidewalks, roads and traffic, and underground services.

• To provide advice to other public agencies such as School District #61, Capital Health Region, and others regarding their properties/operations within Gonzales.

Neighbourhood plans must be in conformity with the Official Community Plan and provide additional detail where needed. Other relevant City of Victoria plans, policies and initiatives are also important as they can inform responses to planning issues in the study area. Where there is conflict between the Neighbourhood Plan and existing City objectives, the neighbourhood plans will propose revisions of these existing policies and documents to ensure alignment.

City Wide Plans and Regulations Existing neighbourhood and precinct plans


Transit Future Plan (2011)

BC Transit’s Transit Future Plan (2010) identifies key corridors for Rapid, Frequent and Local transit options. The transportation improvements in this plan support these priorities through roadway design and through enhancements that allow pedestrians easy and comfortable access to transit stops.

Bicycle Master Plan (2016)

The City’s Bicycle Master Plan identifies a primary and a secondary network for bicycle improvements. The Primary network is meant to include routes which are safe and comfortable for All Ages and Abilities, including protected bicycle lanes, bicycle routes on quiet or traffic-calmed streets, and trails. The secondary network should include a broader range of bicycle improvements.

The Bicycle Master Plan also sets priorities for investment. This plan will build on the Plan by identifying the nature and design of interim and future improvements on key Primary and Secondary routes, while further identifying local improvements that make cycling and walking easier.

Pedestrian Master Plan (2008)

This plan will identify any needed improvements to the local pedestrian network, including such things as new or enhanced sidewalks and crossings. Those improvements that constitute priorities for the Gonzales neighbourhood will be considered, together with the Pedestrian Master Plan and existing conditions, in prioritizing investments. This plan will serve as an input into the City’s ranking system for pedestrian crossings.

Parks Master Plan (underway)

The City is currently undertaking a Parks Master Plan, that will identify current and future parks needs throughout the City of Victoria.

Throughout the Gonzales Neighbourhood Planning process, community members will be asked about what kinds of activities they would like to be able to do in their parks. This feedback will then inform the parks, open space, and trails strategy in this plan, and also provide an additional input into the Parks Master Plan process.

Other Relevant Policies and Programs


6 / Neighbourhood ContextGonzales is an established neighbourhood of approximately 4,000 residents, representing 5% of the City’s population.

The neighbourhood lies in the south east corner of Victoria, and is approximately 136 hectares (336 acres). It is bounded by Dallas Road to the south, St. Charles Street to the west, Richardson Street, Richmond Avenue and Oak Bay Avenue to the north and northwest, and the District of Oak Bay to the east.

The neigbourhood is almost entirely residential, and has the highest percentage of families with children (15% of the neighborhood), the highest percentage of home ownership (70%) and the lowest density in the City.

Within Gonzales there are businesses and apartments (along its northern, Oak Bay Avenue boundary) and a number of institutions close to homes including Margaret Jenkins School, Glenlyon-Norfolk School and Glengarry Residential Care Facility.

The rich inventory of heritage homes on tree-lined streets, its many beaches including the picturesque Gonzales Bay, and proximity to downtown and cycling pathways make Gonzales a popular place to live, work and visit.

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7 / OCP Strategic Directions

Vision in the citywide context includes:• Primarily a stable, ground-oriented

Traditional Residential area.

• Significant commercial areas at the neighbourhood periphery at Ross Bay Village and Oak Bay Avenue Village.

• Public beach access point and ecologically sensitive shoreline areas.

Strategic directions include:• Maintain and enhance neighbourhood

character including the heritage character of buildings, landscapes, and streetscapes.

• Develop a plan to enhance Oak Bay Avenue Village in conjunction with adjacent neighbourhoods.

• Improve shoreline access where appropriate.

• Consider protecting and enhancing sensitive shoreline ecosystems through the creation of an Environmental Development Permit Area.

• Undertake a local area plan for Ross Bay Village to explore residential intensification opportunities, and business and community service enhancements.

• Explore opportunities to enhance small urban village at the intersection of Fairfield Road and Irving Road.

The Official Community Plan (2012) laid out a series of high level strategic directions for the Gonzales Neighbourhood, which can be confirmed, amended, and enhanced through the neighbourhood planning process. The OCP directions include both citywide context vision (see Appendix), and more specific neighbourhood directions. Citywide Vision and Goals can be found in the Appendix, and Gonzales Directions can be seen below and on the opposite page.


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8 / Community OverviewThis section provides the key socioeconomic characteristics of the Gonzales neighbourhood, including statistics on the neighbourhood’s social landscape, population, housing, and employment. Sources of the data shown in this section include City of Victoria development statistics, 2011 Census and National Household Survey, field observations, technical analyses and consultant studies.

Demographics

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Housing

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Parks

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Environment

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Infrastructure

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Gonzales is home to many destinations for people living in the neighbourhood, elsewhere in the City, region, and abroad. The map on the left shows just a selection of some key locations and points of interest in the neighbourhood.

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Existing Land UseGonzales is almost entirely residential, with a significantly higher proportion of single family homes as compared to the city of Victoria as a whole.

There is a relatively small amount of commercial space in Gonzales, but the neighbourhood does contain or share part of three urban village areas identified in the Official Community Plan. Bordering the northern edge of Gonzales is Oak Bay Village, the largest commercial area within the neighbourhood. Bordering Fairfield on the west, Gonzales shares a portion of Ross Bay Village. The third commercial area in Gonzales is at Irving Village, which is directly to the south of Margaret Jenkins Elementary School.

Note: Land use refers to the actual use of the land, which may or may not reflect zoning.

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Population DensityThe population density of Gonzales (31 residents per hectare) is relatively low compared to other neighbourhoods in Victoria. It has the second lowest density of primarily residential neighbourhoods, second only to Rockland. Victoria as a whole has a average of 42 residents per hectare. Gonzales’ relatively low density is reflected in the fact that it has a much higher proportion of single family dwellings.

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PopulationThe population of Gonzales was 4,175 at the time of the 2011 Census. This represents 5.2% of Victoria’s total population. The population of both Gonzales and Victoria as a whole increased between 1991 and 2011. While Victoria increased by 12.5%, Gonzales increased by 7.3%.

Similar to Victoria as a whole, the largest age group of people living in Gonzales are those 45 to 64 years old. The next largest age group in Gonzales are those aged 65 or older.

Gonzales’ median age is higher (47.1 years) than Victoria’s (41.9 years).

Household CompositionHousehold composition in Gonzales differ from those for Victoria as a whole. The average household size of 2.3 is higher than Victoria as a whole at 1.8. The percentage of one-person households in Gonzales is substantially lower at 29% compared to 49% for the whole city. The percentage of total households that have children at home is substantially higher in Gonzales (35%) than the city as a whole (19%), and the average number of children at home for households that have children is higher for Gonzales (0.9) than for the City as a whole (0.6).

The percentage of low income households is substantially lower in Victoria West (10%) than in Victoria as a whole (21%).

*Note: The above summary of historical population increases has been corrected. The original version of this document citing an increase of the Gonzales population between 1991-2011 of 27% was in error due to referencing a version of 1991 census results that undercounted the Gonzales population by roughly 610 people.


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Housing

Between 1991 and 2011 the proportion of apartment units in Gonzales increased slightly from 17% to 18%, while detached single-family houses decreased from 65% to 54%. Victoria as a whole has a much lower proportion of single-family houses, but has seen a similar shift from single-family houses towards apartments. City-wide, the proportion of single-family houses has fallen from 24% to 16%, while the proportion of apartments has increased from 63% to 68%.

The City approved 53 secondary and garden suites in Gonzales between 2009 and 2015.

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Twenty-eight percent of owner and renter households in Gonzales spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs. This is significantly lower than Victoria as a whole (40%). Households that spend more than 30% of their income on housing are considered to be in the core need. Core need is a measure of affordability that indicates that housing costs may be compromising other necessary expenses such as food, transportation, and clothing.

Fifty-one percent of owner households in Gonzales have a mortgage, compared to 57% for the entire City.

In Gonzales, 29% of housing units are rented, and 71% of housing units are owned, which represents a much greater proportion of ownership than Victoria as a whole (59% rent and 41% own).

Age of Housing (see opposite)Gonzales’ housing stock is generally older than Victoria’s as a whole. There is a higher proportion of housing built in 1960 or before (74%) in Gonzales, and a lower proportion of post-1960 housing (26%) than Victoria.

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Note: In 2007 the City amended its zoning regulations to enable easier installation of secondary suites in existing homes. The program was piloted in the Gonzales neighbourhood starting in 2005.


Commute to WorkSixty-two percent of Gonzales residents travel to work by car, truck or van. This is higher than Victoria as a whole (47%). Thirteen percent of Gonzales residents bike to work, as compared to 11% for Victoria.

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Street ClassificationThis street classification map identifies the types of streets in Gonzales based on daily traffic volume.

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There is a proposed frequent transit route along Fairfield Road (part of the Victoria Region 25 Year Transit Future Plan).

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A number of cycle lanes and routes exist within the plan area. The many low volume and low speed streets in the neighbourhood make for favorable conditions to support and promote safe and convenient cycle use within the plan area.

In May 2016, Council approved the first stage of Biketoria, a 24 km network of protected cycle lanes. The project has identified several routes within the plan area for improved cycling facilities (see map).

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Road SafetyAlthough Gonzales is a walking and cycling-friendly neighbourhood, there remain, like many neighbourhoods, some intersections that should be assessed for possible improvements from a safety perspective.

This map shows ICBC crash data as of July 31, 2014, showing cyclist collisions and vehicle crashes between 2009 and 2013.

ICBC Vehicle Crashes (2009-2013)

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Gonzales has a higher percentage of individuals with jobs in management, health, natural and applied sciences, and arts, culture, recreation and sport than the City as a whole. The neighbourhood also has a lower percentage of individuals with jobs in trades, transport and equipment operation, and sales and service industry, than the City as a whole. Overall, Gonzales has a lower unemployment rate (6.3%) than the city as a whole (7.3%). A higher percentage of Gonzales residents are in the labour force (71%) than the City as a whole (69%). A significantly higher percentage of people in the labour force are self-employed in Gonzales (18%) than the City as a whole (12%). A higher percentage of people in the labour force in Gonzales work from home (13%) than the City as a whole (8%).


Parks and Open Space

Neighbourhood Parks

Neighbourhood parks may typically contain a grass sports field, ball diamond, a playground and walking paths, with a public washroom and horticultural beds. They serve the local neighbourhood with amenities for organized sports, recreation opportunities such as tennis, dog walking, and young children’s play. On a site specific basis these parks contain the following amenities:

Hollywood Park – 1 baseball diamond, bleachers, score board, flags, 1 sports field, 1 playground with equipment and natural sand imaginary play area, 2 tennis courts, public washrooms, picnic tables, memorial benches, paved pathways, memorial cairn (commemorates 1934 sea rescue), horticultural garden beds, decorative lighting, open un-programmed grass area, drinking fountain, large, mature trees (Catalpa, Sequoia species).

Pemberton Park – 1 baseball diamond, 1 sports field, 1 playground, public washrooms, dog off leash area, nature walking paths.

Gonzales Beach Park – 3 public beach accesses with public parking at two, 1 public washroom, dog off leash area, picnic tables, benches with views, native plants (Rugosa Rose hedge)

Greens

• Gonzales Green – public beach access

• Little Ross Bay Green – ocean side green with memorial bench, drinking fountain and beach access to Ross Bay.

• Maddison Green - Garry Oak restoraion area

• Wilmer Green - natural area restoration

Schools

• Margaret Jenkins Elementary School

• Glenlyon Norfolk Independent School

Greenway Corridors

Greenways are currently designated along the Gonzales Neighbourhood streets:

• Crescent Road

• Fairfield Road

• Foul Bay Road

• Chandler Avenue

• Brighton Avenue

• Maddison Street

Gonzales contains several well used parks and small greens, as well as one of the most popular beach parks in the City. The neighbourhood also includes two schools with green space, and several greenway corridors.


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HeritageGonzales has a number of heritage Designated and Registered properties within its boundaries. As a part of the neighbourhood planning process, a heritage inventory process will be carried out in collaboration with the community to assess opportunities to help protect, retain, and celebrate the heritage character of the neighbourhood. As a part of this audit, properties of heritage merit will be identified, in order to seek opportunities for additional protection and retention in the future.

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Gonzales has access to many prominent natural features, most notably the Pacific Ocean via Gonzales Beach and the Dallas Road waterfront. The coast offers spectacular views to the Olympic Mountains and Juan de Fuca Straight.

Gonzales also has interesting geography and Topography, including ocean side bluffs with shoal beaches. The neighourhood is also home to significant cultural assets, including aboriginal interest and significance in coastal bluff areas.

Gonzales has several ecological assets designated as sensitive ecosystem by the Province. This includes the coastal bluffs along Hollywood Crescent, the older forest and wetlands in Beacon Hill Park, and the vegetated green spaces in Gonzales Hill Regional Park (see map on next page).

Environment OCP Environment Goal: “Victoria’s urban forests and public and private green spaces support healthy and diverse ecosystems.”


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Tree Inventory

Gonzales has significant street tree coverage, and high overall tree canopy thanks to the street trees and large parks. The map to the right shows how there are few streets in the neighbourhood that are without street trees.

Street trees are a strong neighbourhood asset as they provide shade, frame in residential and commercial streets, and provide habitat to local fauna.


Greenhouse Gas Emissions by SectorAccording to a study commissioned by the City in 2010, Gonzales has a higher percentage of GHG emissions from transportation and residential buildings than the city as a whole. The percentage of GHG emissions from solid waste and from commercial buildings are approximately the same as the city as a whole.


Overview of the Existing Underground Infrastructure

Victoria is one of the oldest cities in Western Canada. Its age is reflected in the state and condition of its underground infrastructure. This section provides a more detailed overview of the water distribution, sanitary sewer and storm drainage networks.

Water

Victoria gets its water from Sooke Lake via Capital Regional District trunks. Water than gets distributed throughout the city through its own distribution system consisting of a series of pressure pipes, pressure reducing valves (PRV) and booster station. Parts of the City’s water distribution system have been in place for over a century. In the Gonzales neighbourhood, over 30% of watermains are older than 100 years. Age and capacity are identified in the master plan as major concerns for the City distribution of water. The majority of pipes in this neighbourhood are identified for upgrade between 2020 and 2030.

Sanitary Sewer

Gonzales neighbourhood is serviced through a gravity sewer system that is owned and operated by the City. The collected waste water is conveyed to the Capital Regional District trunks. Similar to the water distribution system, the sanitary sewer network has a significant number of very old pipes that are flowing at- or over-capacity. The future upgrades will be based on the upcoming master plan and the future location of the waste water treatment plant.

Storm Drainage

Rainwater is currently being collected and conveyed by the City’s stormdrain network to several outfalls along Ross Bay and Gonzales Bay, where it’s being discharged into the ocean. The stormdrain infrastructure is aging and becoming degraded in some places. The last updated master plan shows considerable parts of the system that flow at or over capacity. Further challenges to the system in this area are the potential sea level rise and increase in intensity of rainfall events as per the latest climate change models.

In summary, it should be assumed that upgrades to the underground infrastructure will be required to accommodate any proposed land use change.

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Appendix A:Official Community Plan Goals by Topic Area


Appendix A: Official Community Plan Goals by Topic Area

Topic Areas Goals

Land Management and Development

A. Victoria has compact development patterns that use land efficiently.

B. Victoria’s bustling downtown and harbour are a prominent centre for business, government, arts and culture on Vancouver Island.

C. Neighbourhoods include centres of economic activity that serve the needs of residents within walking, wheeling or cycling distance.

Transportation and Mobility

A. Transportation options reduce fossil fuel dependence, help conserve energy and produce low greenhouse gas emissions and other air contaminants.

B. Victorians move freely and efficiently via a safe, integrated and convenient network of public transit, bike routes, and a supportive, inviting pedestrian realm in preference to driving alone.

C. Services, amenities, buildings, facilities, and public space are accessible.

Placemaking A. Victoria is vibrant and attractive with unique character and sense of place.

B. Victoria’s cultural and natural heritage resources are protected and celebrated.

Parks and Recreation A. Victoria is an active community where everyone enjoys convenient access to community parks, open spaces, facilities, amenities and programs close to where they live.

Environment A. Victoria’s urban environment, including urban forests, and public and private green spaces support healthy and diverse ecosystems.

B. Victoria’s Harbour, coastline, ponds and streams support healthy populations of fish and other aquatic life.

Infrastructure A. Victoria’s well-maintained infrastructure and facilities meet the needs of residents and business utilizing best management practices.

B. Victoria’s healthy, clean, high-quality drinking water is used in a thrifty way and maintained through generations.

C. Efficient and effective liquid waste management protects human health and the natural environment and makes use of resource potential.

D. Rainwater resources are carefully managed with collection, diversion, and re-use practices that moderate runoff volumes and maximize water quality.

E. The waste stream to the regional landfill is reduced to a minimum, with recovery, re-use, recycling and composting of resources undertaken as standard practice.

Climate Change and Energy

A. Victoria and Victorians are more resilient to climate change and energy scarcity and costs.

B. New and existing buildings are energy efficient and produce few greenhouse gase emissions.

C. Transportation options reduce fossil fuel dependence, help conserve energy and produce low greenhouse gas emissions and other air contaminants.

D. The waste stream to the regional landfill is reduced to a minimum, with recovery, re-use, recycling and composting of resources undertaken as standard practice.

E. Victoria relies on clean, renewable, diverse and efficient energy sources.

Housing and Homelessness

A. All residents have access to appropriate, secure, affordable housing.

B. A wide range of housing types, tenures and prices gives residents choices.


Topic Areas Goals

Economy A. Victoria generates economic growth, through innovation, entrepreneurship and new business formation, and attracts and retains sustainable enterprises well-suited to the region.

B. Victoria contributes to global knowledge, produces and attracts talented researchers, incubates innovation, and brings new goods and services to market.

C. Victorians have the knowledge and abilities to support a vibrant regional economy and the capacity to creatively adapt to economic change.

D. Victoria is the headquarters of the Provincial Government, a premier tourism destination, and a gateway to Vancouver Island.

E. A broad range of employment opportunities exist across the city and region providing workers with income to financially support themselves and their families.

Community Well Being A. All Victorians have income and access to public services to be able to flourish and live with dignity.

B. Lifelong learning opportunities that are culturally appropriate are available for diverse learners of all ages and income levels.

C. High quality, affordable formal education is available and accessible for students of all ages.

D. Victorians know their neighbours, are connected to communities of interest and have diverse opportunities for social interaction.

E. Victorians can support themselves and their neighbours in difficult times.

F. Victoria is a place where people come to live, work and play, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, culture, income, sexual orientation, ability and family status.

G. Victorians are healthy and have a network of health-related amenities, facilities and programs to promote wellness and meet the needs of all levels of mental and physical care.

H. Victoria is a safe city, where everyone feels secure in public, in their homes, and workplaces.

Arts and Culture A. Victoria is a place where artists are able to thrive and where people from all walks of life enjoy formal and informal opportunities to create and enjoy the arts, culture, and entertainment activities.

B. Victoria’s cultural and natural resources are protected and celebrated.

C. Lifelong learning opportunities that are culturally appropriate are available for diverse learners of all ages and income levels.

Food Systems A. A healthy share of the food that supplies Victoria’s daily needs is sustainably grown, processed and packaged in the city, in surrounding agriculture areas, and on Vancouver Island.

B. Victorians have access to skills, knowledge, and resources to produce and process their own food in urban areas.

Emergency Management A. Victoria is prepared to deal with known hazards and emerging threats, to limit the adverse impacts of events, and effectively manage emergencies.

B. Victoria is able to respond rapidly and effectively to all emergencies, including events with long-term impacts and recovery times.

C. Victorians can rely on significant local sources for food, energy and materials to meet daily needs under emergency conditions.

Plan Administration A. Corporate and community decision-making processes are clear and open to the public.

B. Victorians are interested, informed, empowered and involved in their communities and the process of democratic governance.

Local Area Planning A. Corporate and community decision-making processes are clear and open to the public.

B. Victorians are interested, informed, empowered and involved in their communities and the process of democratic governance.

Adaptive Management A. The City monitors and reports on progress for to learn and adapt as needed

B. Corporate and community decision-making processes are clear and open to the public.

Monitoring and Evaluation A. The City monitors and reports on progress for to learn and adapt as needed.

B. Corporate and community decision-making processes are clear and open to the public.


All Ages and Abilities (AAA) Network: are routes designed to feel comfortable for a range of riders which offer a low-stress, high wuality cycling experience. Depending on the route, AAA routes may include traffic calmed local streets, off-street pathways and separated/protected bike lanes on major streets.

Aboriginal Identity: Refers to whether the person reported being an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit) and/or being a Registered or Treaty Indian (that is, registered under the Indian Act of Canada) and/or being a member of a First Nation or Indian band.

Apartment: A dwelling located in a multi-story, multi-unit building that accesses the ground via shared corridors, entrances and exits.

Core Housing Need: A household is said to be in core housing need if its housing falls below at least one of the standards for adequacy (not requiring any major repairs), affordability (costs less than 30% of total before-tax household income) or suitability (enough bedrooms for the size and make-up of the resident household), and it would have to spend 30% or more of its total before-tax income to pay the median rent of alternative local housing that meets all three housing standards.

Family: Refers to a married couple (with or without children of either and/or both spouses), a common-law couple (with or without children of either and/or both partners) or a lone parent of any marital status, with at least one child.

Frequent Transit: Transit service that provides medium to high density land use corridors with a convenient, reliable, and frequent (15 minutes or better) transit service all day long. The goal of the Frequent Transit network is to allow people to spontaneously travel without having to consult a transit schedule and is characterized by transit priority, right-of-way improvements, a high level of transit stop amenities, and corridor branding.

Greenway: A greenway is a corridor of protected open space that is managed for conservation and/or recreation. Greenways can provide a link between special destinations such as schools, parks, commercial centres, recreation centres and any other location where people often go, and encourage people to walk, cycle or use some other form of non-motorized transportation.

Heritage-Designated Property: A Heritage-Designated Property is protected by a municipal heritage designation bylaw and may not be altered or demolished without approval of City Council.

Heritage-Registered Property: A Heritage-Registered Property is officially listed in the Register because it may have sufficient heritage value to warrant preservation actions by the City in the future. Heritage register status does not give any formal protection to a site and is not the same as heritage designation. The Register provides a system to review and monitor proposed changes to properties of heritage value.

Household: Refers to a person or group of persons who occupy the same dwelling and do not have a usual place of residence elsewhere in Canada or abroad. The dwelling may be either a collective dwelling or a private dwelling. The household may consist of a family group such as a census family, of two or more families sharing a dwelling, of a group of unrelated persons or of a person living alone.

Immigrant: Refers to a person who is or has ever been a landed immigrant/permanent resident. This person has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities. Some immigrants have resided in Canada for a number of years, while others have arrived recently.

Glossary of Terms


Low Income Household: The Low-income measure after tax (LIM-AT) is a fixed percentage (50%) of median adjusted after-tax income of households observed at the person level, where ‘adjusted’ indicates that a household’s needs are taken into account.

Median Age: The exact age where half the population is older and half is younger.

Mixed Use: Different uses in relatively close proximity either in the same building (apartments above a store) or on the same or site or, when referring to an area or district, on an adjacent site (light industry adjacent to an office building).

Non-Permanent Resident: refers to a person from another country who has a work or study permit or who is a refugee claimant, and any non-Canadian-born family member living in Canada with them.

Official Community Plan: An Official Community Plan (OCP) can be developed by both municipalities and regional districts. The OCP provides the longer term vision for the community. Under the Local Government Act section 875, an OCP is a statement of objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management, within the area covered by the plan, respecting the purposes of local government.

Rapid Transit: Transit service designed to move high volumes of passengers between major regional destinations along key transportation corridors. Services are very frequent (15 minutes or better) and stop less often than traditional transit services. To improve travel time and reliability Rapid Transit utilizes an exclusive or semi-exclusive right of way to eliminate or significantly reduce the impact of general traffic on transit vehicles. Rapid services use high capacity transit vehicle technologies such as light rail and bus rapid transit vehicles.

Subsidized Housing: Includes rent geared to income, social housing, public housing, government-assisted housing, non-profit housing, rent supplements and housing allowances.

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