Draft - Official Community Plan - Surrey 2050

Appendix 3 – Surrey 2050

b. Collaborating with BC Hydro to enable provision of sufficient electrical supply; and c. Developing a decarbonization plan for the District Energy System.

reduction targets are outlined in the City’s Climate Change Action Strategy.

Goal 4: Provide Diverse and Affordable Housing Choices Target

Policy with Target

Applicable OCP Policies

Supplementary Information

D1.5.3 Use regulatory tools such as "as-of-right" zoning, inclusionary zoning and bonus density to increase the supply of non-market rental housing. D1.1.2 Fast-track housing development approvals with a focus on affordable higher density housing in City Centre, Town Centres, and transit corridors. D1.2.2 Encourage and incentivize family-friendly housing in new apartment buildings in City Centre, Town Centres, and transit corridors. D1.5.6 Provide opportunities for the co-location of non-market housing with new civic facilities, such as recreation centres, libraries and fire halls. D1.3.4 Explore tools and/or mechanisms to support the development of new purpose-built rental housing , including: a. Expediting applications; b. Reducing parking requirements; c. Waiving development fees and charges; or d. Providing financial or non-financial incentives.

4.2.7 a) indicate how you will, within the local context, contribute toward the regional target of having at least 15% of newly completed housing units built within all Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas, and Major Transit Growth Corridors combined, to the year 2050, be affordable rental housing units (recognizing that developing affordable rental housing units in transit-oriented locations throughout the urban area is supported)

The City continues to implement the priorities and actions set out in Surrey’s Affordable Housing Strategy and Homeless Prevention and Response Plan aimed at increasing the supply of non market and affordable housing.

D1.5.3 Use regulatory tools such as “as -of- right” zoning, inclusionary zoning and bonus density to increase the supply of non-market rental housing.

D1.5.6 Provide opportunities for the co-location of non-market housing with new civic facilities, such as recreation centres, libraries and fire halls. D1.5.1 Support non-market housing projects in all communities and encourage them in locations: a. With access to transit routes; b. Within Transit Oriented Areas ; c. In the City Centre, Town Centres and transit corridors; and d. With access to shopping, civic facilities and other services and amenities.

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