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Stage 1 Fleetwood Plan Adopted by Council

The Fleetwood Stage 1 Plan was approved by Council on March 7, 2022. This marks a key milestone in the plan process.

With the extension of the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain line, Fleetwood is going to become an even more attractive place to live. The plan provides a new vision for Fleetwood. One with a distinct urban heart centered around 160 Street and Fraser Highway, that is walkable, vibrant, and green. The Plan focuses on opportunities to integrate new housing, job space, and amenities in the town center, and near Skytrain along the Fraser Highway Corridor.

Explore the Stage 1 Plan

Stage 1 Engagement Summary

Since the launch of the Fleetwood Plan in April 2019, we’ve heard from people from across the community and city, with over 96,000 touchpoints through surveys and in-person and online events, including workshops, online visits, postcard mailouts, open houses, phone calls and online meetings.

Learn more about how we developed the Stage 1 Plan and how we engaged Fleetwood, in the Stage 1 Engagement Summary document.

What’s Next?

The Fleetwood planning process has now shifted into the second stage of work, which includes a review of utilities, infrastructure, financing, urban design and supportive policies. During Stage 2 there will be more opportunities for you to help shape the plan. Check back here for upcoming engagement opportunities through 2023.

A final plan is expected to be ready for public review in 2024.


Update - Fleetwood Extension Area Survey Summary

Thank you to everyone that participated in the survey as we explored how Extension Area A and B of the Fleetwood Plan can grow. Have a look and view the engagement summaries in the "Update" tab below.


Stage 1 Fleetwood Plan Adopted by Council

The Fleetwood Stage 1 Plan was approved by Council on March 7, 2022. This marks a key milestone in the plan process.

With the extension of the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain line, Fleetwood is going to become an even more attractive place to live. The plan provides a new vision for Fleetwood. One with a distinct urban heart centered around 160 Street and Fraser Highway, that is walkable, vibrant, and green. The Plan focuses on opportunities to integrate new housing, job space, and amenities in the town center, and near Skytrain along the Fraser Highway Corridor.

Explore the Stage 1 Plan

Stage 1 Engagement Summary

Since the launch of the Fleetwood Plan in April 2019, we’ve heard from people from across the community and city, with over 96,000 touchpoints through surveys and in-person and online events, including workshops, online visits, postcard mailouts, open houses, phone calls and online meetings.

Learn more about how we developed the Stage 1 Plan and how we engaged Fleetwood, in the Stage 1 Engagement Summary document.

What’s Next?

The Fleetwood planning process has now shifted into the second stage of work, which includes a review of utilities, infrastructure, financing, urban design and supportive policies. During Stage 2 there will be more opportunities for you to help shape the plan. Check back here for upcoming engagement opportunities through 2023.

A final plan is expected to be ready for public review in 2024.


Update - Fleetwood Extension Area Survey Summary

Thank you to everyone that participated in the survey as we explored how Extension Area A and B of the Fleetwood Plan can grow. Have a look and view the engagement summaries in the "Update" tab below.


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Do you have a question about the Fleetwood Plan or the planning process? We would be happy to respond to your question and will get back to you.

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    It would be a great public private partnership to design the new high-rise buildings to incorporate daycare and schools in the plan on ground floor, then utilizing green space surrounding the buildings for playgrounds.

    Zoe Kirk asked 26 days ago

    Hi Zoe,

    Thank you for your question. 

    The draft Fleetwood Plan aims to ensure that ground floors and podiums of future buildings incorporate commercial, retail, and institutional uses. The plan requires that development under the four mixed use designations - Core, High Rise, Mid Rise, Low Rise - include at minimum between 0.25 FAR and 0.75 FAR of of non-residential use (e.g., commercial and daycare). 

    Additional requirements for non residential uses near planned SkyTrain Stations will be subject to further review and refinement through the Stage 2 Planning Process. 

    Kind Regards,

    John

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    Hope your planning team is taking into account the 1200 (official figure) - 1500 (likely number) new immigrants joining the Surrey population every month ? The success of this whole venture depends on factors beyond standard planning parameters or historical data that you may be considering. Is the Fleetwood plan rigid or open to evolve and adapt to the ever-increasing growth ?

    AM asked 30 days ago

    Hi, 

    Thank you for your question and interest in the Fleetwood Plan. 

    As part of the planning process, the City considered long term population and immigration projections to ensure the City has capacity for growth at the plan level and as part of the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy. In addition, the City has completed market supply and demand studies in 2019 and 2022 for Fleetwood to get a better idea of what the market may support in the next 10, 20, 30, and 40+ years. The assessment provided analysis of market demand for residential and commercial/employment land uses along the corridor in anticipation of future SkyTrain stations. 


    Link to the 2022 market study for Fleetwood for your reference. 

    The plans in the City area are intended to be contingent and provide a certain amount of flexibility through density bonus for future market changes and adjustments. Plans are also revered from time to time as needed. 

    If you would like to discuss specific or other items related to the Fleetwood Plan please feel free to reach out to us directly. 

    King Regards,

    John 

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    Will there be any changes to the properties designated as parkland from Stage 1 in Stage 2 (ex. removing park zoning or changing park zoning to different properties)?

    Ky asked about 2 months ago

    Hi Ky,

    Thank you for your question and interest in the Fleetwood Plan.

    We are now in Stage 2 of the Fleetwood Plan process. The Parks and Open Space concept will continue to be refined throughout the planning process. This is one of many planning components that are necessary to develop a final and comprehensive Plan. This includes but is not limited to:

    • Preparation of a detailed engineering servicing plan and financial strategy 
    • Finalizing the transportation concept 
    • Conducting further market supply and demand review and updating growth projections


    It is noted that the review of the issues above may result in refinements to overall land use designations (including parks), densities, and road locations. 

    Throughout the Stage 2 plan process, there will be more opportunities for the public to help shape and refine the plan. 

    I want to note that once finalized, the Fleetwood Plan will note rezone properties. The Fleetwood Plan land use designations reflect the long term anticipated future development pattern in a given area, while zoning and the zoning bylaw regulate property development and its allowable use. 

    Regards,

    John

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    What will the land on 164 st and Fraser Hwy used for

    Eva asked 4 months ago

    Hello Eva,

    The corner of 164 Street and Fraser Highway in the Fleetwood Stage 1 Plan is currently designated as “Low-Rise Mixed Use” at the Northwest, Southwest and Southeast corners, and as “Special Study Area” in the Northeast corner, attached to what is currently Bonnie Schrenk Park.  The Low-Rise Mixed Use designation would allow future Apartment buildings supported with ground floor townhouse or active ground floor commercial and related amenity spaces, with buildings between 4-6 Storeys.  Redevelopment through rezoning would be required in those areas, which may take several years, depending on age of buildings, market conditions etc, and is ultimately up to the owner in terms of redevelopment timing.  The future Skytrain Guideway is north running along Fraser Highway at this location, with a future skytrain station expected further east at the intersection of 166st and Fraser Highway near the Surrey Sport and Leisure Centre entrance.

    The Special Study Area designation is an area that has a yet undermined future land use, and is currently owned by the City, but with any future development intended to advance City objectives to grow community and or civic amenities, and/or support affordable housing and or employment through comprehensive transit oriented development.  At this time those lands are currently identified for future Park or Civic use long term, but that is being reviewed by the City.

    As part of the Stage 2 Plan, currently underway ,and expected to be completed in 2024, final land uses and resolution of the special study area designation will be determined. For more information please review the Stage 1 Fleetwood Plan Corporate Report, and stay tuned for future updates on the Fleetwood Engagement Page.

    Regards,

    Markus

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    I’m wondering why on 94th Ave between 156 and 152 only the south side seems to be in the Fleetwood plan, the houses on the north side don’t seem to be included in the plan although the Fleetwood boundary goes to 96th Ave. There seems to be a swath from 100 Ave to North side of 94 Avenue between 156 and 162 that is not included in the Fleetwood plan or the Guildford plan?

    Lynn asked 8 months ago

    Hi Lynn, 

    Thanks for your questions about the Fleetwood Plan Boundary.  Surrey is generally divided into 6 Community Areas which include Cloverdale, Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton, South Surrey, & Whalley . (See Surrey Communities map). 

    The Fleetwood Plan Boundary is smaller and more focused then that of the broader Fleetwood Community Area.  This is generally case for land use plans throughout the city for which there are many plans identified in the 6 different communities. The secondary Plan boundary for Fleetwood focuses on areas within the Fleetwood Town Centre, and then more generally approximately 1,000 metres of SkyTrain Line and future Stations, as the intention is to consider land near Fraser Hwy that is expected to have intensified land uses to support transit-oriented development over the short and medium term (next 10-25 years).  

    Areas outside the plan boundary like those north of 94 Ave are further away from Fraser highway and Skytrain and generally made up of existing lower density single family neighbourhoods further away from existing and future services and transit with less change expected in the short or medium term.  These areas are governed more broadly by the Official Community Plan, in terms of land use potential, and are designated as “URBAN”, which is intended to support low and medium density residential neighbourhoods consisting of detached and some semi-detached lands.  

    For more information on the Fleetwood Stage 1 Plan and Boundary you can review Corporate Report R049.

    Regards,

    John

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    Will there be further extension to the Plan Boundaries at east side of 92nd Ave. and 156th St.? Thank you!

    Lucy asked 11 months ago

    Hi Lucy,

    Thank you for your question. 

    Currently there is no intention to expand the Fleetwood Plan boundary at this time.

    Regards,

    John 

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    My property is currently proposed for future park space. I understand we have the right to sell to the city when we feel comfortable and ready to sell if the property remains zoned as residential. However, could these properties ever be rezoned essentially limiting and forcing properties to sell? Why have none of the properties planned for future park space been notified of these changes/plan? Is there a date that the city would like to see all these plans come to fruition? Ie. turning my property into a park?

    Jenn asked 11 months ago

    Hello Jenn,

    The Fleetwood Plan and proposed land use designations in the Stage 1 Plan are identified to guide future development application decisions (rezoning applications) in the area. Land use designations reflect the long term anticipated future development pattern in a given area, while zoning and the zoning bylaw regulate property development and its allowable use. The Parks and Open Space designation signifies that the City is interested in purchasing your property at some time. It does not rezone your property or change what you are permitted to do with your property under its' current zoning.  That means  if a property is currently Single Family zoned it remains single family zoned. The City may look at purchasing your property at fair market value after the Fleetwood Plan is finalized, and only if you decide to sell to the City. The City does not force someone to sell. You can own and stay at your property as long as you wish. You may also sell to another interested party at any time under the current zoning. Fair market value will be determined by an independent appraiser if you decide to sell to the city. This process involves assessing the highest and best use of the land (which typically excludes the park use) based on site characteristics, neighborhood context, land use designations, and development potential of surrounding properties.

    Having parks and public open space available as Fleetwood’s population grows is important to creating a livable and vibrant community, as such, the City has a strong desire to work with property owners to acquire park designated properties over time as identified in the plan. However, just like all properties in the plan area, property owners may seek amendments to their land use designation through a development proposal and application to the City. The merits of the proposal and application would be reviewed by staff and presented to Council for their consideration of granting the amendment. 

    The overall Fleetwood Plan is projected for a 25+ year build out, to account for growth and development expected to take place over that time. Parks will seek to acquire and develop parks as they come available during this time period or longer. Parks recognizes that some areas may redevelop quickly and some owners of park designated properties will be interested in selling earlier but also understands that some will stay the same for a number of years. As such, there is no specific timeline when your property may be acquired and further developed into a park.

    Please note that the City does not send letters to individual property owners outlining the specific proposed land use designations on their property, but has provided mailouts and postcards to land owners regarding the plan and process for survey and engagement purposes.  The Fleetwood plan webpage includes interactive and online map of the proposed land use maps.  You can also view individual parcel designations in the plan by viewing or COSMOS map, and selecting “Fleetwood Plan” under Stage 1 Land Use Plans.

    https://cosmos.surrey.ca/external/

    For more information on Parks Planning in Fleetwood you may contact Adam Rossi – Parks Planner at adam.rossi@surrey.ca

    Best Regards,

    Markus

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    What does urban residential mean? Is that single family homes? If that is the case why are some single family homes marked as single family homes when they are on the edge of 'the plan' as opposed to being excluded from the plan.

    t1son asked about 1 year ago

    Hi,

    The intent of the Urban Residential designation is to encourage a range of residential building forms in addition to single-detached homes. This may include duplexes, rowhouses and/or lower density townhouses. Laneways and coach houses may be considered in some areas with an existing lane. 

    Generally land use designations set out expectations and provide a level of certainty for proposals and future development. 

    Regards,

    John

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    We have seen responses of what happens to would happen when properties are designated new parklands. What of properties that are designated as a new road?

    Rich asked about 1 year ago

    Hi Rich, 

    Dedication of land for road or lane widening can be a condition of future re-development through any rezoning application, where new roads or lanes or road widening is shown in the Plan. The owner of a parcel of land that is subject of a proposed rezoning application must provide, without compensation, to the city land for roads or public utilities as part of the approval of development. The dedication, therefore, is provided without compensation and is typically secured through rezoning / subdivision development applications.  

    Road dedication is typically split on a Property Line with half of a road or lane provided when both properties do not develop simultaneously. The Fleetwood Plan includes a proposed road network plan, that may indicate the size of Road Right-of-Way dedication required and locations of widenings or proposed new roads. 

    For more information regarding specific road dedication requirements and City process, you may contact Alix Rosti at Alix.Rosti@surrey.ca

    Best Regards,

    John  

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    Are you pushing through with townhouses plan along 164 and 84 Avenue? There are lots of young families living in this area and the houses are still in very good shape built mostly in the 1990’s. Can you please spare this area? Where are these young families going then if you force them to leave? We are just starting our families.

    Jane asked about 1 year ago

    Hi,

    Thank you for your question. 

    It's important to note you may continue to own and stay at your property for as long as you like. Land use designations only indicate future potential of land and does not change what you are permitted to do with your property under its current zoning. As such development applications such as development permits and rezoning applications are still typically required before anything can be built. Also, it is likely that the City will require developers to consolidate a minimum number of properties in order to redevelop into Townhomes. 

    The intent of the Fleetwood Plan is to guide long-term growth and development in the area. It will help guide City Council when considering future development applications. Sometimes it takes decades for changes to occur following completion of a land use plan. Realization of the land use plan is dependent on individual property owners redeveloping their property or choosing to sell their property to a developer to redevelop. If there aren’t willing buyers, sellers, and developers then not much will change. Some areas likely will not redevelop at all. 

    I hope this helps. 

    Regards,

    John 

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