42 City of Chilliwack Development & Regulatory Enforcement Services (DARES) The Development and Regulatory Enforcement Department manages land development and construction in Chilliwack, ensuring it is designed and constructed utilizing development policies in accordance with the Official Community Plan. In addition to managing land development, the department also oversees bylaw enforcement and property records. Land Development y Subdivisions y Development Permits (Geotechnical/Environmental/Riparian) y Riparian Areas y Property Record Maintenance Building Services y Permits y Inspections Bylaw Enforcement y Bylaw complaint response 6 HEALTH & SAFETY INSPECTIONS 37 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (GEOTECHNICAL, RIPARIAN) 185 NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS CONSTRUCTED 608 OTHER DWELLINGS (INC. MULTI-FAMILY) 11,317 BUILDING INSPECTIONS ✅ Welcomed one seasonal bylaw enforcement officer to assist during the busy spring and summer months. ✅ Three bylaw enforcement officers completed bicycle training to assist with proactive bicycle patrols throughout the city. ✅ Over 2,600 complaints received for violations of City bylaws relating to unsightly premises, excessive noise and on-street parking. ✅ Responded to over 8,000 bylaw infractions relating to parking, camping in prohibited areas or during prohibited times, smoking in parks and other nuisance issues. ✅ Engaged in proactive bicycle and foot patrols in the downtown core, parks, trails, and other hot-spot areas. 2022 HIGHLIGHTS Annual Report 2022 43
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