On December 16, 2025, Abbotsford adopted zoning regulation and map amendments alongside its Abbotsforward 2050 Official Community Plan. The updates coordinate zoning districts with the new land-use framework and adjust rules including definitions, landscaping, secondary suites, parking and density-bonus areas.
The City's report also describes SSMUH and Agricultural Land Reserve provisions in the regulation update. A rezoning map change may apply only to specific properties, so check the current official map and bylaw schedule for an address before relying on an older zone designation.
Abbotsford adopted Bylaw 3560-2024 on June 25, 2024 to implement small-scale multi-unit housing and Transit-Oriented Area rules. The SSMUH provisions cover eligible lots within the Urban Development Boundary that allow a single-detached dwelling or duplex and meet the bylaw's other conditions.
The bylaw ties the permitted unit count to lot size and retains the applicable zone's development regulations. Properties in a TOA, protected heritage sites, large lots and some other cases may be excluded from the SSMUH allowance. Check the current section 140 and your zone schedule.
We compare the municipality's consolidated zoning bylaw and its published updates against our stored copies. Each entry links to the municipality's published record. This timeline highlights selected residential changes; use the official bylaw and amendment records to confirm the rules for your lot.
Frequently asked questions
What did Abbotsford's 2025 zoning update change?
The Abbotsforward 2050 package adopted zoning regulation and map amendments on December 16, 2025. The changes align zoning with the new OCP framework and update a range of district and general rules.
What conditions affect SSMUH eligibility in Abbotsford?
The SSMUH provisions depend on a property's zone, location inside the Urban Development Boundary, lot size and exclusions such as heritage protection or a Transit-Oriented Area. The applicable zone's development rules still control building form. Confirm with the City of Abbotsford.
How do I check my Abbotsford zone?
Search the address in the City's official zoning map and confirm the current zone and OCP designation. Then review the matching bylaw section and general regulations, including section 140 for SSMUH.
How does ZoneScout track Abbotsford zoning changes?
We review Abbotsford's official amendment history and bylaw text, then compare the published changes with this page and our zoning data. Map changes can apply to selected properties; confirm an address with the City of Abbotsford.
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