City of Surrey's 2021 - 2025 Financial Plan

ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE

PLANS & STRATEGIES

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION STRATEGY The Biodiversity Conservation Strategy (BCS), adopted in 2014 as part of Corporate Report R141, recognizes Surrey’s biodiversity as a key foundation of a healthy, livable and sustainable City. The goal of the Strategy is to preserve,

EMPLOYMENT LANDS STRATEGY The City of Surrey has developed the Employment Lands Strategy to ensure that there is an adequate and well- located supply of employment lands, for the short and long term. The strategy works toward attracting and retaining business investment in the community The Official Community Plan (OCP) is a statement of objectives and policies that guide City planning decisions. Taking a comprehensive and long-term perspective, the Plan provides guidance for: the physical structure of the City, land use management, economic and residential growth, transportation systems, community development, provision of City services and amenities, agricultural land use, environmental protection, and enhanced social well- being. The plans and policies contained in the OCP are set within the overall framework of the Sustainability Charter and are consistent with its principles and goals. The OCP sets out an overall vision of a sustainable future for Surrey over the next 30 years. Government Act and adopted by City Council as a City bylaw. On an annual basis, the Official Community Plan is reviewed to ensure that it contains relevant information and fully considers the City’s evolving nature. The OCP is established under the authority of the Province’s Local to keep Surrey competitive. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN

protect, and enhance Surrey’s biodiversity for the long-term. 10-YEAR SERVICING PLANS The City of Surrey Engineering

Department's 10-Year Servicing Plans establishes engineering infrastructure projects that support projected growth and the needs of the existing population. The servicing plans are developed based on various planning documents, including the Official Community Plan and approved Neighbourhood Concept Plans. ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION STRATEGY The Economic Diversification Strategy identifies Surrey's approach to creating a strong and resilient economy to support the 50 year vision outlined in our Sustainability Charter with a focus on five priority sectors: health tech, clean tech, advanced manufacturing, agri- innovation and the creative economy. SURREY PUBLIC LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN The Surrey Public Library Strategic Plan provides a framework for the delivery of services, including access to local and global information and ideas, encouraging literacy and supporting lifelong learning for all Surrey residents.

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