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Planning & Development Department
City of surrey Overviews
2 0 1 4 A c c o m p l i s h m e n t s
• Completed and received Council approval of a
new Official Community Plan for the City.
• Completed and received Metro Vancouver
Board approval of the Regional Context
Statement.
• Implemented Building Permit approval process
enhancements that created efficiencies,
enhanced services, and reduced costs for
builders.
• Developed an on-line Plumbing Permit
application/payment process.
• Completed and received Council approval of
new Development Permit Areas for protection
of hazardous conditions.
• Replaced gas chlorine systems in pools with
new liquid chlorine systems.
• Completed the draft Action Plan to end
homelessness in Surrey.
• Successfully applied for a three-year contract
from the Federal Government to coordinate
and facilitate a Local Immigration Partnership
Program in Surrey.
• Completed the Poverty Reduction Plan.
• Facilitated a successful federal grant
application for additional supportive housing in
Surrey.
The primary functions of the Planning & Development Department are to prepare land use plans,
bylaws and policies for consideration by City Council; and undertake application reviews and approval
processes consistent with Council-approved plans, bylaws and policies in support of planned, orderly and
sustainable development of the City. The Department’s mandate is accomplished through activities of the
following six divisions:
AREA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT, NORTH & SOUTH
Area Planning & Development implements Council-adopted bylaws
and policies in relation to the use and development of land. This work
involves receiving and reviewing applications, and making appropriate
recommendations for land development projects, as well as preparing
reports to Council.
BUILDING
Building administers Council adopted bylaws and policies related to
building construction. This work involves servicing residential and
commercial building plan reviews, performing building, plumbing and
electrical field review services, and the administration of the Tree
Preservation By-law and the Sign By-law. The Building Division is
also responsible for providing professional advice to City Council, the
Board of Variance, other City departments and the public on building
construction related matters.
CIVIC FACILITIES
Civic Facilities plans, designs and constructs new facilities, and
maintains and operates the City’s existing building inventory, which
includes redeveloping and modifying buildings, and administering an
ongoing preventative maintenance program. The division leads energy
saving initiatives throughout the City, including lighting and HVAC
system upgrades.
COMMUNITY PLANNING
Community Planning develops land use plans and policies in support
of the planned and orderly development of the City. The division
administers the Official Community Plan (OCP), General Land Use
Plans, Neighbourhood Concept Plans (NCP), Local Area Plans, zoning
bylaw amendments and monitors the City’s growth management
strategies. Community Planning also supports the Heritage Advisory
Commission, Environmental Advisory Committee, Agricultural and
Food Security Advisory Committee and the Social Planning Advisory
Committee. The division provides graphic and mapping services for
the department and supports the corporate Geographical Information
Systems (GIS) services.
ADMINISTRATION & SPECIAL PROJECTS
Administration & Special Projects provides general administrative
support services, records management, budgeting, information
technology deployment and support, Enterprise Content Management
implementation and customer service.
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