Development Engineering

• Development Bylaw Update

  On Monday, June 27, 2022, City Council adopted Bylaw No. 3260-2022, Development Bylaw, 2022 which replaces Bylaw No. 2070-2011, Development Bylaw, 2011 and Bylaw No. 2045-2011, Storm Water Source Control Bylaw, 2011.

  Summary of Changes

  BACKGROUND:

  The Development Bylaw regulates the subdivision and development of land in the City of Abbotsford and sets out the standards to which works and services are designed and constructed. Works and Service that are required as part of the development of land (Subdivision & Building permits) includes, but is not limited to:

  • Utilities, including water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer
  • Roadways, including curbs, sidewalks, and bicycle lanes
  • Traffic signals and street lighting
  • Trails, landscaping and street trees

  Staff along with Urban Systems Ltd engaged with stakeholders and the public in early 2020.  The consultation process included meeting with the Development Advisory Committee of Council, along with key stakeholder groups including the Urban Development Institute, Fraser Valley Home Builders Association, the Chamber of Commerce and local consulting engineers, developers and members of the public. Feedback from the consultation process was incorporated into the Development Bylaw that went to Council for adoption.

• Development Cost Charges (DCC's)

  Payment Options

  The City of Abbotsford does NOT accept credit cards for the payment of Development Cost Charges (DCCs).

  Development Cost Charges FAQs

  Detailed information regarding DCC's is also provided in the following bylaw:

  • Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 3174-2021
• Brochures and Resources

  • Engineering Standards for Drawing Submissions
  • 2022 DCC Rates Summary 
  • 2023 DCC Rates Summary
  • Transportation Impact Assessment Terms of Reference
  • Guidelines for using Traffic Modelling Tools for Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA)
  • Water Connection Fees and DCCs

  Hard copies of the brochures are available from City Hall.

• Forms

  • Form E1 - Inspection Summary And Request For Deficiency Inspection
  • Form E2 - Certificate Of Inspection And Request For Substantial Completion
  • Form E3 - Certificate Of Inspection And Request For Final Acceptance
  • Form E10 - Certificate Of Watermain Testing And Commissioning
• Development Cost Charges (DCCs) Bylaw Update

  On July 10, 2023, City Council adopted Bylaw No. 3434-2023, Development Cost Charges Imposition Amendment Bylaw (No.1) with an effective date of September 1, 2023.

  Applications received prior to the effective date will be given in-stream rate protection to the 2022 Development Cost Charge rates provided they receive final approval or issuance prior to September 1, 2024.

  All new applications submitted after the effective date will be charged the updated 2023 Development Cost Charges rates.

  View Information Bulletin

• Autocad Drafting Standards

  The following compressed (.zip) files will provide access to the following:

  • Autocad (.dwg) template file with layers and line types containing multiple layouts for:
    • sheet frame and title block
    • drawing notes
    • sample cover sheet
    • service record card
    • fire hydrant card
  • Plot configuration file (.stb)
  • Symbol library file (.zip)

  See Autocad Standards

Product Approval Process

• Details

  All new product submissions will be reviewed by a Materials Review Committee (MRC) depending upon the intended use of the product and which division is impacted. Members of the MRC will be assigned by the affected division's Director and will meet in February and November to review product submissions.

  1. View complete process
  2. View Approved Materials and Products

  Submit Product Review request form