Surrey’s soil bylaw could soon get a major refresh — and for residents and developers, that means better permit timelines.
At tonight’s regular council meeting, city staff will present proposed changes to the Soil Conservation and Protection Bylaw. These amendments aim to unify three overlapping policies that currently affect soil deposition and removal in development projects.
Focused Changes to Streamline Development Process
According to a corporate report by engineering manager Scott Neuman and planning and development manager Ron Gill, most soil permits come attached to building or development applications.
“It is not common for the City to receive a stand-alone application for soil deposition or removal,” the report states.
What the Bylaw Amendments Aim to Fix
If approved, the changes will allow city staff to better coordinate review processes, ultimately cutting down the time needed to issue permits. Officials believe this update will help align regulations, reduce redundancy, and meet Surrey’s goal of faster turnaround for developers.
The recommendation to council suggests the proposed amendments will support “a desired objective of improving processes and expediting permit timelines.”
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