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Welcome to the web Site of the Royal Oak Community
Association or ROCA.
What do we do?
| The purposes of the Society are: |
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To ensure that lands within the Royal
Oak area are properly zoned to the benefit of the majority of residents
within the said area, and that the zoning requirements are strictly adhered
to and conform to the Local Area Plan;
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| (b) |
To ensure that any land-use
development in the Royal Oak area has appropriate scrutiny and input by the
Association with the view to protecting the geographical, historical,
environmental, agricultural, business, and residential character of the
area;
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To ensure the provision of appropriate
park land and recreational land for the benefit of all residents in the
Royal Oak and surrounding area;
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To examine and act upon any municipal,
regional, provincial or federal issue which is the common concern of the
residents of the Royal Oak area;
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To further the spirit of community
interaction among the residents of the Royal Oak and surrounding area and to
promote health and safety awareness (Emergency Preparedness, Block Parent
and Block Watch programs, etc.).
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How We Participate
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Attend Monday night Saanich council
meetings; |
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Attend Tuesday night public hearings
if an issue of significance to Royal Oak is being considered; |
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Hold Executive meetings between the 3
Regular General Meetings; |
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Participate in various Saanich
municipal committee’s; |
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Produce a newsletter and distribute; |
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Research and distribute information on
rezoning applications to affected neighbours; |
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Assist residents interested in setting
up Block Watch in their neighbourhood. |
We are ready to assist our fellow
neighbours to maintain our way of life
and the ambiance of our neighbourhood.
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