Notice of Public Hearing
to consider amendments to
Abbotsford Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2016;
Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014; and
Land Use Contract No. 49
Abbotsford City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 pm on September 11, 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 September 11, 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, Zoning Bylaw and Land Use Contract No. 49 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 August 29, 2023 to September 11, 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. 3424-2023; AND
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3425-2023
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3424-2023 and Bylaw No. 3425-2023 are adopted, amendments to the Zoning Bylaw and the City Centre Neighborhood Plan (CCNP) of the Official Community Plan will implement a new Density Bonus program in the City Centre. The program will help the City generate revenue to deliver amenities in support of our growing community.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS094-2023
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3338-2023
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SUBJECT LAND: 617 McKenzie Road
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3338-2023 is adopted, a site specific text amendment to the Agricultural One Zone (A1) would permit approximately 0.8ha (1.9ac) of the 6.64ha (16.40ac) subject property to be used for the continuation of a commercial composting facility.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS073-2023
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3361-2023
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SUBJECT LAND: 32673 Chilcotin Drive
CURRENT ZONING: Urban Residential Zone (RS3)
PROPOSED ZONING: Urban Residential Zone (RS3) and Residential Zone (RS5)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3361-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to rezone a portion of the subject property to RS5 to develop a two lot subdivision, along with a site specific text amendment to the RS5 Zone to restrict the Floor Space Ratio (FSR) for proposed Lot 2 to 0.5.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS052-2023
LAND USE CONTRACT NO. 49 DISCHARGE BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3360-2023
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SUBJECT LAND: 31546 Monarch Court
CURRENT LAND USE REGULATION: Land Use Contract No. 49
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3360-2023 is adopted, Land Use Contract No. 49 would be discharged from the Certificate of Title of the subject land. The current underlying Urban Residential Hybrid Zone (RSH) would then regulate development and permit the construction of a single detached dwelling.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS091-2023
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3398-2023
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SUBJECT LAND: 2901 McCallum Road
CURRENT ZONING: Urban Residential Zone, Infill (RS3-i)
PROPOSED ZONING: Infill Residential Zone (RS7)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3398-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop a two lot subdivision.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS125-2023
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3446-2023
SUBJECT LAND: 2061 Gladwin Road
CURRENT ZONING: Urban Residential Zone, Infill (RS3-i)
PROPOSED ZONING: Infill Residential Zone (RS7)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3446-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop a two lot subdivision.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS123-2023
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3411-2023
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SUBJECT LAND: 34225 Larch Street
CURRENT ZONING: Urban Residential Zone, Infill (RS3-i)
PROPOSED ZONING: Infill Residential Zone (RS7)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3411-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop a two lot subdivision.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS116-2023
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3451-2023
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SUBJECT LAND: 32752 Bevan Avenue
CURRENT ZONING: Urban Residential Zone, Infill (RS3-i)
PROPOSED ZONING: Infill Residential Zone (RS7)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3451-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop a two lot subdivision.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS122-2023
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3442-2023
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SUBJECT LANDS: 2572 and 2588 Park Drive
CURRENT ZONING: Urban Residential Zone, Infill (RS3-i)
PROPOSED ZONING: Infill Residential Zone (RS7)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3442-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop a five lot residential subdivision.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS127-2023
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3432-2023
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SUBJECT LAND: 32261 Pineview Avenue
CURRENT ZONING: Urban Residential Zone (RS3)
PROPOSED ZONING: Multiplex Residential Zone (RMX)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3432-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop a fourplex.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS128-2023
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3448-2023
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SUBJECT LAND: 2936 Palm Crescent
CURRENT ZONING: Urban Residential Zone, Infill (RS3-i)
PROPOSED ZONING: Infill Residential Zone (RS7)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3448-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop a four lot subdivision.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS129-2023
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3444-2023
SUBJECT LAND: 2090 Eleanor Avenue
CURRENT ZONING: Urban Estate Residential Zone (RS1)
PROPOSED ZONING: Mid Rise Apartment Zone (RMM)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3444-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop a 60 unit apartment building, with a site specific text amendment to limit the use to residential rental tenure.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS130-2023