Draft - Official Community Plan - Surrey 2050

Part C – Land Use Designations

Land Use Designations

Land Use Designations

Land use designations are shown in Map F1 in Part F. Designation requirements are outlined in C1 C8.

The OCP provides land use designations intended to guide property owner-initiated rezoning applications. Every property in Surrey has a zone.The zone determines what can be built on a property and what uses may be permitted. The zone also sets out regulations dealing with density, height, setbacks, parking, and other building requirements.These regulations are outlined in the Zoning Bylaw .The designation does not supersede the requirements of a property’s existing zone. Property can be developed within the parameters of its existing zoning regardless of that zone’s alignment with the designation. When a property owner proposes to rezone their property, the City uses the land use designation to determine if the proposal is consistent with the OCP. Ultimately, the decision to change a property’s zone is made by Council, regardless of the proposal’s alignment with the OCP. A rezoning application involves public notice, engineering conditions (such as utilities and infrastructure), environmental protection, and other requirements.

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