NOTICE OF COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Regarding Amendments to the Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014
In accordance with the Local Government Act, Abbotsford City Council will hold a Council Meeting to consider the following bylaws on the date, time and location noted below. This meeting will be streamed live and archived on the City’s website at abbotsford.ca/watchcouncilonline
Council Meeting
Date/Time/Location
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm
Location: Matsqui Centennial Auditorium (MCA), 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC
Reference
- ZBA-044
- 2385 Peardonville Road (PRJ24-142)
- 2826 Maple Street (PRJ24-040)
- 33406 Hawthorne Avenue (PRJ24-102)
- 32564 Peardonville Road (PRJ23-086)
- 2366 Broadway Street (PRJ23-083)
- 32066 & 32082 Tims Avenue and 2828, 2829, 2838 & 2839 Alice Street (PRJ23-119)
- 2028 Primrose Street and 33069 Marshall Road (PRJ24-060 / PRJ25-037)
The proposed bylaws and related reports will be available online, on the Friday prior to the scheduled meeting. Please follow the Report URL noted below on each file summary. Alternatively, hard copies will be available at Planning & Development Services on the 2nd floor, City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Statutory Holidays).
If you have any questions, please contact Planning Services Staff at 604-864-5510 or planning-info@abbotsford.ca
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 3670-2025
FILE NUMBER: ZBA-044
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3670-2025 is adopted, the Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014 will permit short-term rental accommodations (i.e. Airbnb) in single detached dwellings, duplexes, and accessory dwelling units, subject to conditions, broadly across the City.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS124-2025
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3617-2025
SUBJECT LAND: 2385 Peardonville Road
FILE NUMBER: PRJ24-142
EXISTING ZONING: Agricultural One Zone (A1)
PROPOSED ZONING: General Industrial Zone (I2)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3617-2025 is adopted, the applicant proposes to permit future industrial uses.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS057-2025
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3615-2025
SUBJECT LAND: 2826 MapleStreet
FILE NUMBER: PRJ24-040
EXISTING Urban Residential
ZONING: Infill (RS3-i)
PROPOSED Infill Residential
ZONING: Zone (RS7)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3615-2025 is adopted, the applicant proposes to rezone the subject property to facilitate a two-lot subdivision.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS027-2025
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3644-2025
SUBJECT LAND: 33406 Hawthorne Avenue
FILE NUMBER: PRJ24-102
EXISTING ZONING: Urban Residential Zone, Infill (RS3-i)
PROPOSED ZONING: Infill Residential Zone (RS7)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3644-2025 is adopted, the applicant proposes to rezone the subject property to facilitate an eighteen-lot subdivision.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS100-2025
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3651-2025
SUBJECT LAND: 32564 Peardonville Road
FILE NUMBER: PRJ23-086
EXISTING ZONING: Urban Residential Zone, Infill (RS3-i)
PROPOSED ZONING: Duplex Residential Zone, Infill (RS4-i)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3651-2025 is adopted, the applicant proposes to rezone the subject property to facilitate the construction of a future duplex dwelling.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS113-2025
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3650-2025
SUBJECT LAND: 2366 Broadway Street
FILE NUMBER: PRJ23-083
EXISTING ZONING: Urban Residential Zone, Infill (RS3-i)
PROPOSED ZONING: Duplex Residential Zone, Infill (RS4-i)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3650-2025, the applicant proposes to facilitate the construction of a future duplex dwelling.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS112-2025
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3577-2025
SUBJECT LAND: 32066 & 32082 Tims Avenue and
2828, 2829, 2838 & 2839 Alice Street
FILE NUMBER: PRJ23-119
EXISTING ZONING: Urban Residential Zone (RS3)
PROPOSED ZONING: NEW Comprehensive Development One Hundred and Four Zone (N104)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3577-2025 is adopted, the applicant proposes to rezone the subject property to facilitate the construction of 155 apartment units within two buildings.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS120-2025
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3649-2025
SUBJECT LAND: 2028 Primrose Street and 33069 Marshall Road
FILE NUMBERS: PRJ24-060 / PRJ25-037
EXISTING ZONING: Urban Residential Zone (RS3) and Health Campus Zone (P8
PROPOSED ZONING Health Campus Zone (P8)
PURPOSE If Bylaw No. 3649-2025 is adopted, the property at 2028 Primrose Street will be rezoned to Health Campus Zone (P8) to facilitate the construction of a two-storey medical office building with underground parking. In addition, Bylaw No. 3649-2025 includes a site-specific text amendment to the Zoning Bylaw to permit Animal Hospital use for the property located at 33069 Marshall Road.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS117-2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING to consider amendments to the Abbotsford Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2016 AND NOTICE OF COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Regarding amendments to the Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014
In accordance with the Local Government Act, Abbotsford City Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw(s) on the date, time and location noted in the box below. This meeting will also be streamed live and archived on the City’s website at e City’s website at www.abbotsford.ca/watchcouncilonline.
Public Hearing
Date/Time/Location
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm
Matsqui Centennial Auditorium (MCA), 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC Project Information
- 2111 and 2133 Whatcom Road (PRJ22-077) OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3639-2025
- 3474 Gladwin Road (PRJ23-115) OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3645-2025
How can I provide input to Council on the OCP Amendment Bylaw(s)? If you believe your property is affected by the proposed amendment(s) to the Bylaw the following options are available to you:
Via Email: to cityclerk@abbotsford.ca - must be received no later than 9:00am on Monday, June 23, 2025
By Mail or Hand Deliver - to the City Clerk’s Office, 5th Floor, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W7; feedback must be received no later than 9:00am on Monday, June 23, 2025
Attend Public Hearing in Person - at 6:00pm on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in the MCA
Please note that all submissions are a matter of public record and recorded in the meeting minutes.
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING the above-noted Public Hearing, Abbotsford City Council will consider 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Readings of the following Zoning Amendment Bylaw(s). Please note, in accordance with the Local Government Act, the public will not be given the opportunity to comment.
Regular Council
Date/Time/Location
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 – immediately following the Public Hearing at 6:00pm
Matsqui Centennial Auditorium (MCA), 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC
Project Information
- 2111 and 2133 Whatcom Road (PRJ22-077) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3640-2025
- 3474 Gladwin Road (PRJ23-115) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3646-2025 and 3661-2025
How can I learn more about the proposed OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws(s)?
The proposed amendments to the Bylaws and related staff reports are available online now. Please follow the Report URL noted on each file summary below. Alternatively, copies are currently available at the Planning & Development Services counter on the 2nd floor, City Hall between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Statutory Holidays). If you have any questions, please contact Planning Services Staff at 604-864- 5510 or planning-info@abbotsford.ca.
ABBOTSFORD OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3639-2025 and ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3640-2025
SUBJECT LANDS: 2111 and 2133 Whatcom Road
FILE NUMBER: PRJ22-077
EXISTING OCP DESIGNATION: Secondary Commercial
PROPOSED OCP DESIGNATION: Urban 1 – Midrise
EXISTING ZONING: Urban Estate Residential Zone (RS1)
PROPOSED ZONING: Mid Rise Apartment Zone (RMM)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3639-2025 and 3640-2025 are adopted, the applicant proposes to amend the Official Community Plan (OCP) land use designation, and to rezone the subject properties to facilitate the construction of a 100-unit six storey apartment building with a two-level underground parkade providing 157 parking spaces.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS070-2025
ABBOTSFORD OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3645-2025 and ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3646-2025 and 3661-2025
SUBJECT LANDS: 3474 Gladwin Road
FILE NUMBER: PRJ23-115
EXISTING OCP DESIGNATION: Institutional
EXISTING ZONING: Assembly Zone (P3)
PROPOSED ZONING: NEW Comprehensive Development One Hundred and Seven Zone (N107)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3645-2025 and 3646-2025 are adopted, the applicant proposes a text amendment to the Official Community Plan (OCP) and to rezone the property to construct a six storey building with the first storey consisting of places of worship and a child care centre, the second storey for congregate care and the remaining four stories as non-market rental units.
If Bylaw No. 3661-2025 is adopted, a Zoning Bylaw text amendment to Section 150.11 will allow shared parking between commercial and institutional use.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS106-2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING to consider the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) Exclusion and Inclusion Application(s)
In accordance with the Local Government Act, Abbotsford City Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) Exclusion and Inclusion application(s) on the date, time and location noted in the box below. This meeting will be also be streamed live and archived on the City’s website at abbotsford.ca/watchcouncilonline.
Public Hearing
Date/Time/Location
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm
Matsqui Centennial Auditorium (MCA), 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC
Project Information
ZBA-043:
- 34252 King Road (Exclusion Application) and
- 1010 and 2146 Lefeuvre Road (Inclusion Application)
How can I provide input to Council on the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) Exclusion and Inclusion Application(s)?
If you believe your property is affected by the proposed application(s), the following options are available to you:
- Via Email – to cityclerk@abbotsford.ca - must be received no later than 9:00am on Monday, June 23, 2025
- By Mail or Hand Deliver – to the City Clerk’s Office, 5th Floor, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W7; feedback must be received no later than 9:00am on Monday, June 23, 2025; and
- Attend Public Hearing in Person - at 6:00pm on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in the MCA
Please note that all submissions are a matter of public record and will be recorded in the meeting minutes.
How can I learn more about the proposed Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) Exclusion and Inclusion Application(s)?
The proposed applications and related staff report are available online now. Please follow the Report URL noted on the file summary below. Alternatively, copies are currently available at the Planning & Development Services counter on the 2nd floor, City Hall between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Statutory Holidays).
AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE (ALR) EXCLUSION APPLICATION
SUBJECT LANDS: Portion of 34252 King Road
FILE NUMBER: ZBA-043
EXISTING OCP DESIGNATION: Agriculture 1 – Uplands (Special Study Area C)
EXISTING ZONING: Rural Residential Zone (RR)
PURPOSE: If supported by Council, this ALR Exclusion application will be forwarded to the ALC for consideration to establish a sports and recreation park on the northern 18.53-hectare (46 acre) portion of the subject property, accompanied by an application to include two properties, 1010 and 2146 Lefeuvre Road, totaling 19.9 hectares (49 acres) into the ALR.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS108-2025
AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE (ALR) INCLUSION APPLICATION
SUBJECT LANDS: 1010 and 2146 Lefeuvre Road
FILE NUMBER: ZBA-043
EXISTING OCP DESIGNATION: Agriculture 1 – Uplands
EXISTING ZONING: Recreation and Campground Zone (CRC) and Agricultural and Resource Processing Zone (A3)
PURPOSE: If supported by Council, this application to include the two subject properties totaling 19.9 hectares (49 acres) into the ALR will be forwarded to the ALC for consideration as part of the associated Exclusion on a portion of 34252 King Road for a sports and recreation park.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS108-2025
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING: JUNE 24, 2025
Council meetings will be streamed live and archived at www.abbotsford.ca/watchcouncilonline.
To view agendas, visit abbotsford.ca/ams
ANNUAL MUNICIPAL REPORT
Pursuant to the Community Charter, the City of Abbotsford Annual Municipal Report will be presented at the Council Meeting at 3:00 pm, on Tuesday June 24, 2025, in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC. This is an opportunity for the public to provide comments on the Annual Municipal Report.
NOTE: The Audited Financial Statements will be available to view on the City’s website, abbotsford.ca on/or before June 3, 2025. The public is encouraged to submit feedback to cityclerk@abbotsford.ca. Council meetings are available to be viewed live online, and archived, at abbotsford.ca/watchcouncilonline.
NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURES: JULY 1, 2025
Canada Day Parade Road Closures will impact South Fraser Way & Bourquin Crescent to South Fraser Way & Trethewey to Maclure Road & Mouat Drive.
Date: July 1, 2025
Location: South Fraser Way (from Bourquin Crescent to Trethewey Street),
Closure Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Trethewey Street (from South Fraser Way to Maclure Road),
Closure Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Bourquin Crescent (between Ware Street & South Fraser Way)
Closure Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Please plan an alternate route. Thank you for your cooperation and we apologize for any inconvenience.
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