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• Released an updated Sustainability Charter
2.0 to continue to grow the City with a
viable sustainable vision with a focus and
sensitivity to long-term impacts.
• Completed Phase 1 of the Urban
Aboriginal Partnering Strategy, in
collaboration with numerous community
partners.
• Led the policy and community partnership
in responding to the Syrian Refugee
Re-settlement in Surrey, including
coordination of community partners and
organizing welcoming and community
awareness program and events.
• Commenced the Land Use Contract (LUC)
termination process, presented 159 LUC
termination reports to Council.
• Completed and received Council approval
of the Surrey City Centre Plan.
• Supported RCMP growth with
construction of new and renovated space
in former City Hall building.
• Completed and received Council approval
for Streamside Protection Measures,
including changes to the Zoning Bylaw
to define riparian protection areas and
new Environmental Development Permit
guidelines in the OCP.
• Completed construction of new arts space
in City Centre (10660 City Parkway).
• Planned and delivered Agriculture Week,
including farm tours, a lecture series and
public event highlighting agriculture in
Surrey.
• Received recognition and awards for the
design/construction of the Grandview
Heights swimming pool complex.
• Completed citywide conversion from
chlorine gas to liquid in all pools,
reducing risk.
The Planning & Development Department is primarily responsible for preparing land use plans, by-laws
and policies for consideration by City Council; and undertakes application reviews and approval processes.
The department has the responsibility for the following divisions/sections:
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.
SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE
The Sustainability Office is responsible for implementing the
recommendations contained in the Surrey Sustainability Charter
with the overriding goal of making meaningful advances in
sustainability in the City of Surrey to the benefit of present
and future generations.
CITY OF SURREY
OVERVIEWS
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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