2023 Annual Report I CITY OF CHILLIWACK CITY OF CHILLIWACK I 2023 Annual Report 44 45 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 development, the department also oversees bylaw enforcement and property records. Land Development. y Subdivisions. y Development Permits (Geotechnical/Environmental/Riparian). y Development Cost Charges. y Riparian Areas. y Property Record Maintenance. Building Services. y Permits. y Inspections. Bylaw Enforcement. y Bylaw complaint response. 10,381 BUILDING INSPECTIONS 2023 HIGHLIGHTS 14 HEALTH & SAFETY INSPECTIONS 22 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS 151 NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS CONSTRUCTED 422 OTHER DWELLINGS CONSTRUCTED (INC. MULTI-FAMILY) 176 NEW LOTS CREATED 153 LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS 96 APPROVED DEVELOPMENTS ✅ Added two new supervisory positions to assist with evening and weekend coverage. ✅ Purchased two additional bicycles and completed bicycle training with three Bylaw Officers to assist with bicycle patrols. ✅ Engaged in proactive bicycle and foot patrols in the downtown core, parks, trails and other hot-spot areas. ✅ Over 2,500 complaints received for violations of bylaws relating to unsightly premises, excessive noise and on-street parking. ✅ Responded to over 8,500 bylaw infractions relating to parking, camping in prohibited areas or during prohibited times, smoking in parks and other nuisance issues. Bylaw Enforcement
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