Notice of Public Hearing
to consider amendments to the
Abbotsford Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2016 and
Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014
Abbotsford City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 pm on December 4, 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 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 9:00 am on December 4, 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 and 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 November 21, 2023 to December 4, 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 each of the following Bylaw descriptions.
If you have any questions, please contact Planning Services Staff at 604-864-5510.
ABBOTSFORD OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3414-2023
SUBJECT LANDS: 53, 169, 267, 465 and 547 Columbia Street
CURRENT OCP DESIGNATION: Agriculture 1 - Uplands
CURRENT ZONING: Agricultural One Zone (A1)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3414-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to add the five subject properties to the Soil Removal Eligible Areas map (Map 15 of the Official Community Plan).
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS088-2023
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3341-2023
SUBJECT LANDS: 2063 and 2075 Hollyberry Court
CURRENT ZONING: Urban Residential Zone, Infill (RS3-i)
PROPOSED ZONING: Infill Residential Zone (RS7)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3341-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop a four lot subdivision.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS047-2023
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3395-2023
SUBJECT LAND: 2976 Earls Court
CURRENT ZONING: Urban Residential Zone, Infill (RS3-i)
PROPOSED ZONING: Infill Residential Zone (RS7)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3395-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop a two lot subdivision.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS142-2023
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3473-2023
SUBJECT LAND: 33474 Hawthorne Avenue
CURRENT ZONING: Urban Residential Zone, Infill (RS3-i)
PROPOSED ZONING: Infill Residential Zone (RS7)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3473-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop a two lot subdivision.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS164-2023
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 3473-2023
SUBJECT LANDS: 33762, 33770, 33780, 33786, 33800 McDougal Avenue and 2395 McKenzie Road
CURRENT ZONING: Urban Residential Zone (RS3)
PROPOSED ZONING: Mid Rise Apartment Zone (RMM)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 3473-2023 is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop 158 apartment units in two buildings.
REPORT URL: www.abbotsford.ca/PDS163-2023
