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
  • DCC Rates Summary 
  • Development Cost Charges For Agricultural Building Permit
  • Development Cost Charges For Commercial Building Permit
  • Development Cost Charges For Industrial Building Permit
  • Development Cost Charges For Institutional Building Permit
  • Development cost Charges For Rural Single Family Building Permit
  • Development Cost Charges For Urban Multi Family Building Permit
  • Development Cost Charges For Urban Single Family Building Permit
  • Development Cost Charges For Urban Single Family Subdivision
  • Greenhouse Agricultural Building Permits plus Development Cost Charges FAQ
  • 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 Monday, December 6, 2021, City Council adopted Bylaw No. 3174-2021, Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw, 2021 with an effective date of January 1, 2022.

  After December 31, 2021, new developments will be charged the updated 2021 Development Cost Charge rates. Please note that City Hall will close at 2pm on Friday, December 24, 2021 and will reopen on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.

  View Information Bulletin

  Background:

  DCC rates are established in the Development Cost Charge Bylaw as approved by City Council. The DCC bylaw was last updated in 2010. Council will review the charges and fees to ensure they are in line with the current costs of development and construction.  The review will enable the City to implement the recommendations outlined in the 2016 Official Community Plan and Master Plans for Water, Sewer, Drainage, Transportation and Parks.

  As part of this update and review, information was gathered by the City of Abbotsford, key stakeholders, engineering consultants and land developers and was included in public stakeholder meetings and other opportunities for input.

  DCC Update - Let's Talk Abbotsford

• 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