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Oct 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Surrey City Council Regular Council Public Hearing Agenda
The council agenda includes the adoption of various previous meeting minutes and a consent agenda covering multiple corporate reports. Key items involve final adoption of bylaws related to building damage deposits, development permit procedures, permissive property tax exemptions for 2027, and library tax exemptions. The council will also address planning reports concerning rezoning and development variance permits for several residential and mixed-use developments, including proposed buildings on 104 Avenue and 164 Street, and a discussion regarding surety bond definitions in development bylaws.
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The council received and reviewed a corporate report concerning proposed permissive property tax exemptions for qualifying heritage properties for the 2027 tax year. Following the review, the council authorized the City Clerk to bring forward the associated tax exemption bylaw for the required readings and directed that public notice of the proposed exemptions be published as required by the Community Charter. Additionally, the council successfully conducted the first, second, and third readings of the Section 225 Tax Exemption Bylaw, 2026, No. 22140.
Sep 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Regular Council - Land Use Minutes
The council reviewed multiple land use and development applications, including amendments to zoning bylaws, development variance permits, and housing agreements. Key discussions involved telecommunication tower installations, liquor licence amendments for extended service hours and capacity changes, and various residential and mixed-use development proposals, such as a 24-storey rental building and a 12-storey office and institutional tower. Several development permits and variance permits were endorsed or authorized, and bylaws related to housing agreements and zoning were adopted or amended.
Sep 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Surrey Council Regular Council Public Hearing Minutes
The Council held a public hearing to discuss various planning and rezoning applications, including amendments for commercial and residential developments such as apartment buildings and townhouse projects. Key topics included discussions on traffic impact, setbacks, building height, environmental concerns like tree removal, and amenity contributions. The Mayor provided a report on recent community events and infrastructure projects, including sports facilities, medical clinics, and heritage initiatives. Additionally, Council addressed corporate reports regarding custodial supply contracts, storage infrastructure replacement, permissive property tax exemptions for the 2027 tax year, and various licensing agreements for telecommunications and transportation infrastructure.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
