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Notice of Public Hearing to consider amendments to Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014; Land Use Contract No. 204; and Sumas Mountain Rural Land Use Bylaw

Abbotsford City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 pm on May 29, 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 .
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Abbotsford City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 pm on May 29, 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 May 29, 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 Zoning Bylaw, Land Use Contract No. 204 and Sumas Mountain Rural Land Use Bylaw No. 500 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 May 11, 2023 to May 29, 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 ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW

BYLAW NO. 3317-2023

Map 1

SUBJECT LAND: 2633 Moorland Street

CURRENT ZONING: Urban Residential Zone, Infill (RS3-i)

PROPOSED ZONING: Duplex Residential Zone, Infill (RS4-i)

PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3317-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to subdivide for a duplex.

REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS075-2023

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW

BYLAW NO. 3386-2023

Map 2

SUBJECT LAND: 2784 Mountview Street

CURRENT ZONING: Urban Residential Zone (RS3)

PROPOSED ZONING: Multiplex Residential Zone (RMX)

PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3386-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to construct a four unit townhouse development within one building.

REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS076-2023

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW

BYLAW NO. 3387-2023

Map 3

SUBJECT LAND: 32203 Pineview Avenue

CURRENT ZONING: Urban Residential Zone (RS3)

PROPOSED ZONING: Multiplex Residential Zone (RMX)

PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3387-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to construct a four unit townhouse development within one building.

REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS077-2023

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW

BYLAW NO. 3397-2023

Map 4

SUBJECT LAND: 5067 MathersWay

CURRENT ZONING: Suburban Residential (SR-1), Sumas Mountain Rural Land Use Bylaw No. 500, 1992

PROPOSED ZONING: Country Residential Zone (CR), Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014

PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3397-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to construct a Coach House.

REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS074-2023

LAND USE CONTRACT NO. 204 DISCHARGE BYLAW

BYLAW NO. 3401-2023;

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW

BYLAW NO. 3402-2023; and

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW

BYLAW NO. 3403-2023

Map 5

SUBJECT LANDS: 2790 Gladwin Road and 32845 Ventura Avenue

CURRENT LAND USE REGULATION: Land Use Contract No. 204

CURRENT ZONING: City Centre Commercial Zone (C5)

PROPOSED ZONING: City Centre Residential Zone (RMC)

PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3401-2023 is adopted, Land Use Contract No. 204 would be discharged from the Certificate of Title of the subject lands. The current underlying City Centre Commercial Zone (C5) would then regulate development; If Bylaw No. 3402-2023 is adopted, a new City Centre Residential Zone (RMC) would be created; and If Bylaw No. 3403-2023 is adopted, the subject lands would be rezoned to the new RMC zone to allow the development of 99 apartment units in a six storey building.

REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS072-2023