52 City of Chilliwack Development Planning y Rezoning (including Official Community Plan amendments) y Development Variance Permits y Development Permits (Form & Character) y Temporary Use Permits y Agricultural Land Reserve Applications 638 NEW BUSINESS LICENCES 106 FORM & CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 111 REZONING APPLICATIONS 100 DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS 16 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 17 AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE APPLICATIONS 2022 HIGHLIGHTS The Planning Department is responsible for current and long range planning, development planning (rezoning, ALR applications and permits) and business licencing. Planning ✅ Neighbourhood Plans y The South Vedder Neighbourhood Plan, adopted in the spring, guides the land use and development decisions of this unique area of Vedder y The Yarrow Neighbourhood Plan, adopted in the summer, maintains the local character of the area while also allowing modest subdivision to support local commercial viability (this plan is supported by subsequent zoning and regulatory updates to manage the servicing requirements of the area). Long Range Planning y Official Community Plan y Neighbourhood Plans y Growth Projections y Policy Development ✅ Heritage Strategic Action Plan y Adopted in June, the plan provides a clear vision and direction for an integrated community heritage program y Eight strategic directions cover both community-wide collaboration and City-led initiatives over the next 10 years » Collaborate with First Nations » Heritage Education and Awareness » Update the Heritage Inventory » Create a Community Heritage Register » Support Voluntary Designation » Establish “Village Walk” Heritage Conservation Area » Enhance Heritage Planning » Explore a Heritage Incentives Program ✅ Chilliwack Land Use Inventory & Growth Model ✅ UFV - Chilliwack City Studio Partnership ✅ Housekeeping updates to the Zoning Bylaw and Official Community Plan Planning Projects Intermunicipal Business Licences 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 315 374 459 498 520 529 546 374 459 498 520 529 546 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 The Chilliwack RCMP Community Policing Office (CPO) is part of an integrated regional detachment that serves the Upper Fraser Valley area. The Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment (UFVRD) performs its work through four Community Policing Offices: RCMP The Chilliwack RCMP is proud to provide policing services to the residents of Chilliwack, including: y Frontline and Community Policing y General Investigations y Serious Crimes y Traffic Safety y Drugs and Street Enforcement Municipal employees and public servants provide administrative and operational support in the areas of exhibits, prisoner guarding, client services, records management, crime analysis, court services, media relations and fleet maintenance. 2022 HIGHLIGHTS In addition, CCPS employees, combined with dedicated volunteers, actively participate in crime prevention programs: y Speed Watch y Block Watch y City Watch y Crime Free Multi-Housing y City of Chilliwack y Agassiz - Harrison Hot Springs ✅ Community Response Team continued to enhance public safety through police presence and community connection during foot and bike patrols. ✅ Celebrated the opening of Chilliwack RCMP Investigative Services building. Occupancy anticipated for early 2023. The Chilliwack RCMP Community Policing Office (CPO) serves as the operational hub for police services in Chilliwack and is supplemented by the City of Chilliwack Crime Prevention Services (CCPS) located in the heart of downtown Chilliwack. y Hope - Boston Bar y 23 Indigenous First Nations 16 SAFETY PRESENTATIONS 30,594 CALLS FOR SERVICE 40 SCHOOL SAFETY TALKS BY SCHOOL LIAISONS Annual Report 2022 53
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