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Translation – Explanation and Caution

The electronic translation service on the City of Surrey’s web site is hosted by Google Translate. The quality of the translation may vary in some of the languages offered by Google. The goal of the basic translation is to capture the general intention of the original English material.

Google Translate is a free service and currently offers translation in over 50 languages. Unfortunately, not all the languages spoken in the City of Surrey are translated. Punjabi is one of the languages not currently offered, and to remedy the situation, the City has been in contact with Google and they have committed to making Punjabi available in the future.

The City of Surrey cannot guarantee the quality, accuracy, or completeness of any translated information. Before you act on translated information, the City encourages you to confirm any facts that are important to you and the decisions you make.

The City of Surrey offers interpretation services at all its facilities. If you have a question about the material you read on our web site, we encourage you to stop by a City facilities to discuss it. You can also contact the City at (604) 591-4011 to receive interpretation support.

The City is committed to enhancing the accessibility of its web site to all its citizens, and appreciates any feedback that it receives.

Chinese, Korean, Punjabi, Tagalog, Hindi

Land Use Plans and Policies

The City of Surrey has a comprehensive set of plans, policies and regulations to guide future development. Plans include strategies for land use and development, infrastructure servicing, transportation, heritage protection, tree preservation and other related development issues. Land use plans that determine the location and type of development along with related policies and strategies provide a framework for the development of Surrey. Development projects that comply with these guidelines and requirements help the City to grow and realize its goal as a community and meet its sustainability objectives.

Policies and Regulations

Existing In Progress

Surrey's Official Community Plan
Zoning By-law No. 12000
Environmental Protection
Energy and Climate Change
Employment Lands Strategy
Agriculture & Farming
Heritage Planning
Secondary Suites
Social Planning
Building By-law (.pdf)
Sign By-law (.pdf)
Tree Protection

Official Community Plan Update
Energy and Climate Change
Ecosystem Management Study
Size and Location of Houses on ALR Properties
Housing Action Plan
Child and Youth Friendly City Strategy
Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy Review

Secondary Land Use Plans

Existing In Progress

Existing plans by community

Cloverdale
Fleetwood
Guildford
Newton
South Surrey
Whalley

Secondary plans in progress

24th Avenue Land Use Study
Grandview Heights NCP Area 4
Newton Town Centre
Semiahmoo Town Centre
South Port Kells NCP Area 1 (Anniedale-Tynehead)
Surrey City Centre
West Clayton NCP Area 1 and NCP Area 2

Related policy information

Transportation Plan
Ten Year Servicing Plan
Parks, Recreation & Culture Strategic Plan
Sustainability Charter
City Plans and Strategies