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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Let&#39;s Talk Abbotsford</strong> is the City of Abbotsford&#39;s online engagement portal where you can have your say on projects and initiatives that the City is working on. Share your opinions, ideas and give feedback on projects that matter to you!&nbsp;</p>

Welcome to Let's Talk Abbotsford

ATTEND AN OPEN HOUSE AND TAKE OUR SURVEY STARTING MAY 11: We're updating Abbotsford's Official Community Plan to accommodate and plan for growth over the next several decades, Abbotsford is updating its Official Community Plan (OCP) and will be looking for community input to help shape the future of the City. The OCP is the City’s key planning tool and was last updated in 2016. The Abbotsforward 2050 OCP update process will build on the parts of the plan that are working well, while looking at ways to better address the challenges, needs, and opportunities of today and tomorrow.Residents and business owners will have a variety of ways to get involved over the course of the project, with engagement opportunities beginning in Spring 2024.Subscribe for project updates and information on how to get involved in the coming months!

Abbotsforward 2050 | Official Community Plan Update

OPEN FOR ENGAGEMENT: In 2023 the Province of BC introduced legislation to increase housing supply across the province. By June 30, 2024 the City is required to adopt bylaws to implement Transit Oriented Areas and Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing.Transit Oriented AreasTransit Oriented Areas (TOAs) are places near major public transit stations where the Province has required a minimum density and building height for residential development. So far, the Province has identified the area around Bourquin Bus Exchange as a TOA.What is allowed within a TOA?The City must not deny an application to rezone a property within a TOA on the basis of height and density, if the proposed height and density does not exceed:DensityHeightWithin 200m of the bus exchange3.5 times the size of the property10 storeysWithin 400m of the bus exchange2.5 times the size of the property6 storeysIn addition to the prescribed height and density, the City cannot apply minimum parking requirements for residential uses within the TOA. This means that the amount of parking provided will be determined by the developer based on local conditions and market factors. Parking requirements for people with disabilities and for non-residential uses will continue to apply.For more information on Transit Oriented Areas, here is a collection of Frequently Asked Questions.Small-Scale Multi-Unit HousingSmall-Scale Multi-Unit Housing, aims to make it easier to build more housing on properties that were previously only allowed single detached dwellings and/or duplexes. The legislation requires the City to permit at least one accessory unit (e.g. secondary suite) in all single detached dwellings and up to four units in most single detached and duplex dwellings.There are approximately 22,000 existing properties that will be impacted by the new rules, which must be updated by June 30, 2024.To balance the need for housing with other important considerations like retaining room on the property for trees, yards, parking, and stormwater infrastructure, the City is pursuing a moderate approach to zoning changes.Existing ZoningPotential ApproachThe majority of properties eligible for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing have existing zoning that permits a single detached dwelling with a secondary suite.The City is exploring enabling up to a maximum of four dwelling units per property, subject to existing zoning regulations (e.g. building setbacks, height, lot coverage, and density). This means that new development will look and feel like existing development, but with the possibility of additional housing units within the building.Finding the Right BalanceImplementing Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing requires making choices between space for housing, cars, and trees/yards. As a first step, the City is proposing a balanced approach.To strike a balance between housing, cars, and trees/yards, the City is exploring the following:What?Why?Lot SizeApply a minimum lot size of 540 square metres.To ensure enough 'breathing room' on properties to accommodate the necessary housing, parking, and trees/yards.ParkingRequire a minimum of 1.5 parking stalls per dwelling unit, which is the same as for a 2+ bedroom apartment.Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing units will be comparable in size to a large 2 or 3 bedroom apartment.Housing TenureLimit Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing to non-stratified rental units.To promote rental housing.To mitigate parking challengesWhere will the zoning changes apply?The zoning changes will enable up to four units on all lots within the Urban Development Boundary that are less than 4,050 square metres in size and where existing zoning is currently limited to a single detached dwelling and/or duplex. Also, all lots, including those outside the Urban Development Boundary, where existing zoning is limited to a single detached dwelling must now be permitted at least one accessory unit (e.g. secondary suite). In total, there are approximately 22,000 impacted lots in Abbotsford.We want to hear from you!Take our short survey to let us know what you think! Feedback will be used to refine the approach and will help inform Council's consideration in June.

New Housing Regulations

OPEN FOR ENGAGMENT: The City of Abbotsford is in the process of developing an Accessibility Plan that will identify, remove and reduce barriers for individuals within the community. 

Community Accessibility Plan

OPEN FOR ENGAGEMENT: Planning is underway for the Highstreet Transit Exchange. The need for a transit exchange in this location was identified in the City's Transportation and Transit Master Plan and in the BC Transit Future Action Plan to support the future transit network, accommodate the increase in service levels, and improve customer experience. 

Highstreet Transit Exchange

OPEN FOR ENGAGEMENT: Our urban forests play an important role in our community to keep the city beautiful, help to clean the air, absorb pollution and greenhouse gases, maintain cooler temperatures for the comfort of people and the survival of fish and wildlife, reduce erosion, help mitigate climate change and protect residents access to nature, which is proven to improve mental health and well-being.

Tree Protection Bylaw

Community Engagement Registration