Surrey Staff Recommend A Risk-Based Sliding Scale For Landscape Securities
Surrey staff are recommending a shift from the City’s long-standing 100% cost-based landscape security model to a risk-based sliding scale: 50% for projects under $1M, decreasing to 25% for projects over $5M, alongside a mandatory minimum security for tree replacement under the Tree Protection Bylaw.The change is about freeing up developer capital and credit capacity […]
Surrey Council Authorizes Neighbourhood Concept Plan Process For Grandview Heights Area #5
The last piece of Grandview Heights’ 20-year growth plan is officially in motion. Surrey Council just authorized the Neighbourhood Concept Plan process for Area #5, balancing new housing and retail with protection of watercourses, wetlands, and wildlife habitat identified in the site’s environmental assessment. Community engagement starts later this year. For more information, read the […]
Surrey Council Approves Reduced Development Variance Permit Fees
Surrey City Council has approved reductions to Development Variance Permit fees, cutting the general DVP fee from $2,039 to $1,500 and introducing a new, lower $750 fee for Minor DVPs. The changes better align costs with the streamlined, staff-delegated review process and support the development industry, especially small builders, and homeowners. For more information, read […]
Surrey Council Approves Amendments To The Semiahmoo Town Centre Plan
Surrey City Council has approved amendments to the Semiahmoo Town Centre Plan, updating land use designations to align with the updated Surrey 2050 Official Community Plan, and revising the road network to reflect the King George Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit terminus at 16 Avenue and 152 Street, paving the way for transit-oriented development in the […]