Chilliwack land use plans

The Sardis Neighbourhood is centrally located in Chilliwack, immediately south of Highway 1, and is bordered by the ALR (west and east), First Nations Lands (south and east), and the Vedder neighbourhood to the south. The Plan sets out planning principles and associated policies to guide decisions on land use and development in the neighbourhood. It is a tool kit for City staff, Council, industry, and residents alike.

The Chilliwack Downtown Land Use and Development Plan articulates the community’s vision for the Downtown Plan Area over the next 30 years. Founded on a strong based of community engagement, the Plan gives clear direction with regards to land use, housing, commercial and economic vitality, public open spaces, community facilities and programs, transportation, infrastructure, and the form and character of public and private realm development.

The Chilliwack Proper and Fairfield Island Neighbourhoods have been divided into four distinct planning areas and surround the downtown: Mountainview (east of downtown), Riverside (north of downtown), Townsend (west of downtown) and Fairfield Island. These areas are expected to accommodate moderate densification in the form of smaller lot single family detached housing, duplexes, coach houses or garden suites, rowhouses, and, in select locations, townhouses and low rise apartments.

The Promontory Development Plan was completed in 1994. The primary purpose of the Promontory Development Plan is to facilitate the building of a viable, all inclusive community in Promontory. Although it was not formally adopted as part of the OCP, it was endorsed by Council and has guided the development of Promontory ever since.

The Alder area is currently undergoing a transformation towards a more mixed-use, apartment oriented sub-area in accordance with the Alder Neighbourhood Plan adopted by Council in 2014, following a comprehensive planning process. Located adjacent to a portion of the Valley Rail Trail Corridor and its proximity to Vedder Road, the Alder Area is a prime location to continue to support increased density and redevelopment.

The South Vedder Neighbourhood is a component of the broader Vedder Neighbourhood in the south end of the City of Chilliwack. As identified in its namesake, the South Vedder Neighbourhood is located in the southern portion of Vedder and borders the Chilliwack/Vedder River (south), and Promontory Neighbourhood (south-east), Tzeachten First Nations Lands (east), and the broader Vedder Neighbourhood (north and west). Vedder Road forms the western boundary of the South Vedder Neighbourhood.