Notice of Public Hearing to Consider Amendments to The Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014; and Land Use Contract No.146

Abbotsford City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 pm on March 27, 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, by fax to 604-853-1934, 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 March 27, 2023. Feedback may also be provided in person during the Public Hearing.

If you would like to inquire about speaking remotely during the Public Hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s Office, by 12 noon on March 27, 2023 at 604-864-5506, or cityclerk@abbotsford.ca. 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 and Land Use Contract No. 146 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 March 9, 2023 to March 27, 2023 or the full Planning Staff Report for the respective bylaws can be viewed either at the front counter (2nd Floor) or online. Report URL’s are noted within each of the following Bylaw descriptions.

If you have any questions, please contact Planning Services Staff at 604-864-5510.

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW

BYLAW NO. 3356-2023

SUBJECT LAND: 2224 Beaver Street

CURRENT ZONING: Duplex Residential Zone (RS4)

PROPOSED ZONING: Infill Residential Zone (RS7)

PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3356-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop a two lot subdivision.

REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS034-2023

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW

BYLAW NO. 3355-2023

SUBJECT LAND: 34118 Larch Street

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

PROPOSED ZONING: Infill Residential Zone (RS7)

PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3355-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop a two lot subdivision.

REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS036-2023

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW

BYLAW NO. 3363-2023

SUBJECT LANDS: 2910 and 2946 Horn Street

CURRENT ZONING: Suburban Residential Zone (SR)

PROPOSED ZONING: Comprehensive Development One Hundred and Sixteen Zone (N116) and Parks, Open Space and School Zone (P2)

PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3363-2023 is adopted, a new Comprehensive Development One Hundred and Sixteen Zone (N116) would be created and the subject lands would be rezoned to N116 and P2. The applicant proposes to construct a below market 104 unit rental building and transfer 0.75ha of land to the City.

REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS042-2023

LAND USE CONTRACT NO. 146 DISCHARGE BYLAW

BYLAW NO. 3345-2023

SUBJECT LAND: 2174Webster Court

CURRENT LAND USE REGULATION: Land Use Contract No. 146

PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3345-2023 is adopted, Land Use Contract No. 146 would be discharged from the Certificate of Title of the subject land. The current underlying Urban Residential Zone (RS3) would then regulate development and would permit a Secondary Suite on the property.

REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS032-2023

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW

BYLAW NO. 3274-2023