Plan Surrey 2013: Official Community Plan

PLANSURREY 2013 | OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN

E4 POLICIES: General

E4 Aggregates

E4.1

Implement the Soil Conservation and Protec- tion By-law, as amended, to limit and set conditions for sand and gravel extraction and deposition. Limit sand and gravel extraction to the exca- vation, screening and storage of materials. No additional processing of any kind is per- mitted, including the crushing or manufactur- ing of asphalt, concrete or other materials. Such processing activities are permitted only in industrial areas or where permitted by Temporary Use Permits, under conditions imposed by City Council. Sand and gravel extraction practices must consider the environmental impacts on adja- cent properties and areas downstream. Ex- traction cannot threaten or destroy human health, watercourses, significant habitats, riparian areas, municipal utilities or the soil stability of adjacent or downstream proper- ties. Ensure there is adequate and timely rehabili- tation and/or reforestation of the sand and gravel extraction areas (shown in Figure 44) as set out in an extraction permit issued by the City of Surrey. Strongly encourage the replacement of fertile top soil that is removed from development sites to agricultural areas in need of rehabili- tation.

Identify and protect aggregate resources in appropriate locations The Local Government Act requires municipal- ities to designate areas of existing and future sand and gravel extraction. Areas that contain appropriate aggregate deposits that are availa- ble for extraction are limited in Surrey with only the Southwest corner of the city provid- ing opportunities for sand and gravel extrac- tion. The City works to ensure that the envi- ronment is protected, that impacts on the community are minimized during extraction and that the land is restored to productive us- es when extraction is complete.

E4.2

E4.3

In order to meet the Objective E4, the City will:

E4.4

E4.5

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POLICIES—THEME E: ECONOMY