Surrey approves rezoning and variance permits for industrial expansion and residential subdivision on 28 Ave and 32 Ave

Key Agenda Items

• 13949-28 Ave (R1 Zone): Development Variance Permit endorsed for reduced lot width (30m→25.6m) and side yard setbacks — residential subdivision into 2 lots proceeding to public notification
• 19080-32 Ave (IB-1/A-2→IB-1): Rezoning bylaw introduced to convert Intensive Agriculture land to Business Park for cold storage facility expansion — public hearing date to be set
• Four additional applications (7923-0093-00, 7918-0463-00, 7920-0110-00, 7923-0236-00) added to agenda under Other Business — details not fully disclosed in minutes
• Application 7925-0393-00 removed from Other Business — reason not stated, warrants monitoring

Development Opportunity

The A-2 to IB-1 rezoning at 19080-32 Ave signals active pressure to convert agricultural land near existing industrial corridors in South Surrey — watch for similar ALR-adjacent industrial plays in this node. The residential variance precedent on 28 Ave (reduced lot widths in R1) may indicate flexibility for small-lot subdivision strategies in Suburban Residential zones.