Abbotsford City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 pm on July 24, 2023 in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., under the provisions of the Local Government Act to consider the following bylaws. Video of this meeting will be streamed live, as well as archived, on the City’s website at www.abbotsford.ca/watchcouncilonline.
All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the hearing. Written feedback can be provided electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@abbotsford.ca or by mail to: City Clerk, City of Abbotsford, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W7, or delivered in person to City Hall 5th floor at the above address. In order for written feedback to be considered by Council before the meeting, it should be received by 12 noon on July 24, 2023. Feedback may also be provided in person during the Public Hearing. Please note that all submissions are a matter of public record, and will be recorded in the meeting minutes.
The following is a synopsis of the bylaws amending the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw of the City of Abbotsford, and is not deemed to be an interpretation. A copy of each of these bylaws can be viewed at the Planning Services Division (2nd floor, City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way) between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays), from July 11, 2023 to July 24, 2023, or the full Planning Staff Report for the respective bylaws can be viewed either at the front counter (2nd Floor) or online. The report URL’s are noted within the following bylaw descriptions.
If you have any questions, please contact Planning Services Staff at 604-864-5510.
ABBOTSFORD OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3388-2023; AND
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3389-2023
SUBJECT LANDS: 2360 and 2372 Clearbrook Road and 32027 Fir Avenue
CURRENT OCP DESIGNATION: Secondary Commercial and Urban 3 – Infill
PROPOSED OCP DESIGNATION: Secondary Commercial
CURRENT ZONING: Urban Residential Zone (RS3), Urban Residential Zone, Infill (RS3-i) and Duplex Residential Zone (RS4)
PROPOSED ZONING: Secondary Commercial Zone (CSC)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3388-2023 is adopted, the property located at 32027 Fir Avenue will be redesignated from Urban 3 – Infill to Secondary Commercial; and If Bylaw No. 3389-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to construct a 1,068 m2 (11,500 ft2) commercial office building.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS107-2023
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3315-2023
SUBJECT LAND: 1645 King Crescent
CURRENT ZONING: Urban Estate Residential Zone (RS1)
PROPOSED ZONING: Multifamily Ground Oriented Zone (RMG)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3315-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to construct a 10 unit townhouse development.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS030-2023
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3415-2023
SUBJECT LAND: 2376 Beaver Street
CURRENT ZONING: Urban Residential Zone, Infill (RS3-i)
PROPOSED ZONING: Infill Residential Zone (RS7)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3415-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop a two lot subdivision.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS105-2023
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3416-2023
SUBJECT LAND: 34099 Fraser Street
CURRENT ZONING: Urban Residential Zone, Infill (RS3-i)
PROPOSED ZONING: Infill Residential Zone (RS7)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3416-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop a two lot subdivision.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS104-2023
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3431-2023
SUBJECT LAND: 2892 Princess Street
CURRENT ZONING: Urban Residential Zone, Infill (RS3-i)
PROPOSED ZONING: Infill Residential Zone (RS7)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3431-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop a two lot subdivision.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS100-2023
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3440-2023
SUBJECT LANDS: 2481, 2489 and 2509 Pauline Street
CURRENT ZONING: Historic Downtown Commercial Zone (C7)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3440-2023 is adopted, a site specific text amendment to the Historic Downtown Commercial Zone (C7) would permit an Emergency Shelter Use in the existing building located at 2509 Pauline Street.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS108-2023