Clayton Corridor Plan

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A plan for the Clayton Corridor is underway. The plan will guide growth and change over the next 30 years as SkyTrain extends along Fraser Highway to Langley. Last year with your input we created a draft plan. More changes are now needed before Council receives the plan later this year.

New Housing Legislation and the Clayton Corridor Plan

In November 2023 the Province passed legislation to increase the supply of housing in BC. The legislation affects the Clayton Corridor Plan in two ways:

  1. Introduces Transit Oriented Areas (TOAs) – The legislation identifies TOAs within 800 m of existing and future SkyTrain stations. In these TOAs, there are minimum height and density standards and changes to parking requirements.

  1. Introduces Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) - Outside the TOAs the new legislation expands the type of housing allowed in single family and duplex zones.

The Clayton Corridor Plan is being updated to reflect these new changes. Learn more about the legislation and changes under Updates.

A plan for the Clayton Corridor is underway. The plan will guide growth and change over the next 30 years as SkyTrain extends along Fraser Highway to Langley. Last year with your input we created a draft plan. More changes are now needed before Council receives the plan later this year.

New Housing Legislation and the Clayton Corridor Plan

In November 2023 the Province passed legislation to increase the supply of housing in BC. The legislation affects the Clayton Corridor Plan in two ways:

  1. Introduces Transit Oriented Areas (TOAs) – The legislation identifies TOAs within 800 m of existing and future SkyTrain stations. In these TOAs, there are minimum height and density standards and changes to parking requirements.

  1. Introduces Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) - Outside the TOAs the new legislation expands the type of housing allowed in single family and duplex zones.

The Clayton Corridor Plan is being updated to reflect these new changes. Learn more about the legislation and changes under Updates.

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Do you have a question about the Clayton Corridor Plan or the planning process? We would be happy to respond to your question and will get back to you.

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  • Share With the extension of the Clayton Corridor Plan, what does that mean for those of us in single family homes within the area? Will we be forced to sell to the city to have our areas re-zoned? on Facebook Share With the extension of the Clayton Corridor Plan, what does that mean for those of us in single family homes within the area? Will we be forced to sell to the city to have our areas re-zoned? on Twitter Share With the extension of the Clayton Corridor Plan, what does that mean for those of us in single family homes within the area? Will we be forced to sell to the city to have our areas re-zoned? on Linkedin Email With the extension of the Clayton Corridor Plan, what does that mean for those of us in single family homes within the area? Will we be forced to sell to the city to have our areas re-zoned? link

    With the extension of the Clayton Corridor Plan, what does that mean for those of us in single family homes within the area? Will we be forced to sell to the city to have our areas re-zoned?

    M asked about 1 month ago

    Hi there,

    Properties within the Clayton Corridor Plan will have no change to their zoning. Land owners can continue using their properties with the current zoning for as long as they wish to do so.  The Clayton Corridor Plan shows what forms of development are supportable when a rezoning application is made by the land owner. The City's role is to review rezoning applications for compliance with land use plans and make decisions on rezoning applications. Re-development happens incrementally over time, and the Clayton Corridor Plan is a long term document to guide change over the next 30 years. For address specific inquiries, please feel free to contact claytoncorridor@surrey.ca

  • Share Hi I live on 188 and fraser highway and my property comes in clayton corridor plan and as per the plan additional road and mid rise building are shown on the proposed map on website. What does that mean for us? on Facebook Share Hi I live on 188 and fraser highway and my property comes in clayton corridor plan and as per the plan additional road and mid rise building are shown on the proposed map on website. What does that mean for us? on Twitter Share Hi I live on 188 and fraser highway and my property comes in clayton corridor plan and as per the plan additional road and mid rise building are shown on the proposed map on website. What does that mean for us? on Linkedin Email Hi I live on 188 and fraser highway and my property comes in clayton corridor plan and as per the plan additional road and mid rise building are shown on the proposed map on website. What does that mean for us? link

    Hi I live on 188 and fraser highway and my property comes in clayton corridor plan and as per the plan additional road and mid rise building are shown on the proposed map on website. What does that mean for us?

    ag asked 4 months ago

    The Clayton Corridor Plan will guide how the area changes over the long term. Property owners make an application to the city to redevelop their land.  The existing buildings and road configuration will remain until approval of redevelopment plans. If you would like additional information about your property, please email the address to: claytoncorridor@surrey.ca

  • Share Hi, Draft plan is not clear about the intersection of 196St and 64Avenue which falls on Surrey side. What is the plan for the intersection on 196 and 64Ave. Thanks on Facebook Share Hi, Draft plan is not clear about the intersection of 196St and 64Avenue which falls on Surrey side. What is the plan for the intersection on 196 and 64Ave. Thanks on Twitter Share Hi, Draft plan is not clear about the intersection of 196St and 64Avenue which falls on Surrey side. What is the plan for the intersection on 196 and 64Ave. Thanks on Linkedin Email Hi, Draft plan is not clear about the intersection of 196St and 64Avenue which falls on Surrey side. What is the plan for the intersection on 196 and 64Ave. Thanks link

    Hi, Draft plan is not clear about the intersection of 196St and 64Avenue which falls on Surrey side. What is the plan for the intersection on 196 and 64Ave. Thanks

    Veeru asked 4 months ago

    Hi Veeru,

    That intersection is outside of the Clayton Corridor Plan boundaries. There will be a separate planning process for East Cloverdale next to the future Willbrook SkyTrain station, anticipated to kick-off in 2024. It's not clear from your question if you are wondering about traffic pattern changes in the intersection itself, or about the future forms of building redevelopment that the City would support for the properties in the area (or both). While that information is still forthcoming, please feel free to contact claytoncorridor@surrey.ca

  • Share I would like to know what is happening to the Clayton Crossing Shopping Centre. We just found out the Starbucks is closing there. We presently walk everywhere and it would be very disappointing to find out we had to drive to go for coffee, get our prescriptions and grocery shop. on Facebook Share I would like to know what is happening to the Clayton Crossing Shopping Centre. We just found out the Starbucks is closing there. We presently walk everywhere and it would be very disappointing to find out we had to drive to go for coffee, get our prescriptions and grocery shop. on Twitter Share I would like to know what is happening to the Clayton Crossing Shopping Centre. We just found out the Starbucks is closing there. We presently walk everywhere and it would be very disappointing to find out we had to drive to go for coffee, get our prescriptions and grocery shop. on Linkedin Email I would like to know what is happening to the Clayton Crossing Shopping Centre. We just found out the Starbucks is closing there. We presently walk everywhere and it would be very disappointing to find out we had to drive to go for coffee, get our prescriptions and grocery shop. link

    I would like to know what is happening to the Clayton Crossing Shopping Centre. We just found out the Starbucks is closing there. We presently walk everywhere and it would be very disappointing to find out we had to drive to go for coffee, get our prescriptions and grocery shop.

    Ed asked 5 months ago

    Hi Ed,

    The City does not currently have any development applications for that location, so I'm not sure what the property owners' plans are. The skytrain guideway will be constructed on the north side of Fraser Highway in the existing grass boulevard outside of the shopping centre site. 

    The Clayton Corridor Plan is a 30 year plan that will guide change as it occurs incrementally over time. The plan includes continued commercial uses at the shopping centre location, and residential uses in a mixed-use form are also supported. Mixed-use buildings could have commercial uses on the first and second floor, with residential apartments above.

    The plan also identifies the skytrain station areas as areas for future commercial growth (ie: 184 Street, 190 Street). Two specific local roads in proximity to the future stations, 71 Avenue and 66 Avenue, are envisioned as pedestrian friendly retail streets, as they will be narrower with less vehicle traffic. A plan objective is to continue to locate commercial destinations within a walkable distance of most homes.

  • Share The proposed plans for Clayton Heights include green space (parks) - which is great. But there is no clear plan to develop or enhance bike/walk trail pathways. Will the city explore more options to ‘connect’ contiguous area of green space (undeveloped) and existing paths? For eg. why no green space/trail from SE corner of plan? on Facebook Share The proposed plans for Clayton Heights include green space (parks) - which is great. But there is no clear plan to develop or enhance bike/walk trail pathways. Will the city explore more options to ‘connect’ contiguous area of green space (undeveloped) and existing paths? For eg. why no green space/trail from SE corner of plan? on Twitter Share The proposed plans for Clayton Heights include green space (parks) - which is great. But there is no clear plan to develop or enhance bike/walk trail pathways. Will the city explore more options to ‘connect’ contiguous area of green space (undeveloped) and existing paths? For eg. why no green space/trail from SE corner of plan? on Linkedin Email The proposed plans for Clayton Heights include green space (parks) - which is great. But there is no clear plan to develop or enhance bike/walk trail pathways. Will the city explore more options to ‘connect’ contiguous area of green space (undeveloped) and existing paths? For eg. why no green space/trail from SE corner of plan? link

    The proposed plans for Clayton Heights include green space (parks) - which is great. But there is no clear plan to develop or enhance bike/walk trail pathways. Will the city explore more options to ‘connect’ contiguous area of green space (undeveloped) and existing paths? For eg. why no green space/trail from SE corner of plan?

    Scottmacg asked 4 months ago

    Hi there,

    As part of the Clayton Corridor Plan process, an active transportation network has been proposed. This network includes protected bike lanes and pedestrian pathways. A map of these proposed routes are shown inset to the proposed road network below. Fraser Highway, 60 Avenue and Highway 15 are all identified as part of TransLink's Major Bike Network in addition to the City's network of bike routes.


  • Share With the new Provincial mandate on housing ,will this draft plan be adjusted to accomodate those mandates? on Facebook Share With the new Provincial mandate on housing ,will this draft plan be adjusted to accomodate those mandates? on Twitter Share With the new Provincial mandate on housing ,will this draft plan be adjusted to accomodate those mandates? on Linkedin Email With the new Provincial mandate on housing ,will this draft plan be adjusted to accomodate those mandates? link

    With the new Provincial mandate on housing ,will this draft plan be adjusted to accomodate those mandates?

    Manny asked 6 months ago

    Hi Manny,

    The Province has introduced legislation to deliver more homes near transit hubs. As you may be aware, this announcement is in line with the City's preparation of the Clayton Corridor Plan - shaping how the area will grow with SkyTrain service. We will continue to refine the plan as more guidelines become available.

  • Share So that was a non-answer. Surrey is reducing the definition of full urban standard for road building and has been for some time. 192 St in Campbell heights is that standard and, even though it is designed and designated as a commercial area, the road is so narrow that 2 semis cannot travel side by side in the lanes because if either waivered or hit a pothole they would collide. Other forms of transportation will be accommodated, I am sure, and were not my question of concern. Nor was passenger vehicle trips. Buses are large vehicles and require proper lane width and 90 degree corner width, as are commercial and emergency vehicles, and the reduced road standard negatively affects them. Recently, a house burned down within blocks of the firehall; how much time was lost negotiating roads designed to impede and slow traffic? on Facebook Share So that was a non-answer. Surrey is reducing the definition of full urban standard for road building and has been for some time. 192 St in Campbell heights is that standard and, even though it is designed and designated as a commercial area, the road is so narrow that 2 semis cannot travel side by side in the lanes because if either waivered or hit a pothole they would collide. Other forms of transportation will be accommodated, I am sure, and were not my question of concern. Nor was passenger vehicle trips. Buses are large vehicles and require proper lane width and 90 degree corner width, as are commercial and emergency vehicles, and the reduced road standard negatively affects them. Recently, a house burned down within blocks of the firehall; how much time was lost negotiating roads designed to impede and slow traffic? on Twitter Share So that was a non-answer. Surrey is reducing the definition of full urban standard for road building and has been for some time. 192 St in Campbell heights is that standard and, even though it is designed and designated as a commercial area, the road is so narrow that 2 semis cannot travel side by side in the lanes because if either waivered or hit a pothole they would collide. Other forms of transportation will be accommodated, I am sure, and were not my question of concern. Nor was passenger vehicle trips. Buses are large vehicles and require proper lane width and 90 degree corner width, as are commercial and emergency vehicles, and the reduced road standard negatively affects them. Recently, a house burned down within blocks of the firehall; how much time was lost negotiating roads designed to impede and slow traffic? on Linkedin Email So that was a non-answer. Surrey is reducing the definition of full urban standard for road building and has been for some time. 192 St in Campbell heights is that standard and, even though it is designed and designated as a commercial area, the road is so narrow that 2 semis cannot travel side by side in the lanes because if either waivered or hit a pothole they would collide. Other forms of transportation will be accommodated, I am sure, and were not my question of concern. Nor was passenger vehicle trips. Buses are large vehicles and require proper lane width and 90 degree corner width, as are commercial and emergency vehicles, and the reduced road standard negatively affects them. Recently, a house burned down within blocks of the firehall; how much time was lost negotiating roads designed to impede and slow traffic? link

    So that was a non-answer. Surrey is reducing the definition of full urban standard for road building and has been for some time. 192 St in Campbell heights is that standard and, even though it is designed and designated as a commercial area, the road is so narrow that 2 semis cannot travel side by side in the lanes because if either waivered or hit a pothole they would collide. Other forms of transportation will be accommodated, I am sure, and were not my question of concern. Nor was passenger vehicle trips. Buses are large vehicles and require proper lane width and 90 degree corner width, as are commercial and emergency vehicles, and the reduced road standard negatively affects them. Recently, a house burned down within blocks of the firehall; how much time was lost negotiating roads designed to impede and slow traffic?

    Noidling asked 7 months ago

    In response to your feedback about the standard width of travel lanes, you are correct that new roads have narrower lanes to reflect the growing cost of road widening and to accommodate other road users through wider sidewalks for pedestrians and protected cycling lanes for bikes.  Be assured, our roads are designed by professional engineers who are well aware of vehicle widths and turning radii.  The new road widths safely accommodate buses, large vehicles and emergency vehicles as we need to support public transit, goods movement and emergency services.  In past years roads were built too wide which had the effect of encouraging speeding.  Our new road standards feature narrower lanes which are intended to slow down vehicles, making our roads safer for both cars and vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists. This is the new reality of road construction – not just in Surrey, but around the world.  Cities are making lanes narrower to discourage speeding.  If drivers are driving properly, according to the rules of the road, if they are centred in their lane and not speeding or driving distracted, they should have no issue navigating the narrower lanes.

  • Share Why have such a large school all the way to the west of the plan with limited access and major slopes? If you have urban schools around two acres each, they will cost approx $10-12 million to acquire. But the western school is 12 acres. That will cost $70 million. Why not have more urban schools? on Facebook Share Why have such a large school all the way to the west of the plan with limited access and major slopes? If you have urban schools around two acres each, they will cost approx $10-12 million to acquire. But the western school is 12 acres. That will cost $70 million. Why not have more urban schools? on Twitter Share Why have such a large school all the way to the west of the plan with limited access and major slopes? If you have urban schools around two acres each, they will cost approx $10-12 million to acquire. But the western school is 12 acres. That will cost $70 million. Why not have more urban schools? on Linkedin Email Why have such a large school all the way to the west of the plan with limited access and major slopes? If you have urban schools around two acres each, they will cost approx $10-12 million to acquire. But the western school is 12 acres. That will cost $70 million. Why not have more urban schools? link

    Why have such a large school all the way to the west of the plan with limited access and major slopes? If you have urban schools around two acres each, they will cost approx $10-12 million to acquire. But the western school is 12 acres. That will cost $70 million. Why not have more urban schools?

    Manny asked 7 months ago

    Hi Manny,

    The urban school model is starting to be explored in Surrey. Future school sites are indicated on the land use plan to identify projected need. Additional specifics regarding school design continue to evolve as the community grows.

  • Share Will there be proper road building with lanes wide enough for buses, emergency vehicles and semi-trucks. Currently, the roads keep getting narrower and the curbs are black from tires while we have wide, unkempt medians and boulevards; why? Like it or not, big trucks are how food and other products get to the store, it’s how people move in and out, it’s how construction gets completed. I recently watched an ambulance struggle to get down Fraser Hwy and the traffic had no room to get out of the way. How do feel about have to wait unnecessarily for a fire truck or ambulance to attend your emergency because they are stuck on an inadequate main thoroughfare? on Facebook Share Will there be proper road building with lanes wide enough for buses, emergency vehicles and semi-trucks. Currently, the roads keep getting narrower and the curbs are black from tires while we have wide, unkempt medians and boulevards; why? Like it or not, big trucks are how food and other products get to the store, it’s how people move in and out, it’s how construction gets completed. I recently watched an ambulance struggle to get down Fraser Hwy and the traffic had no room to get out of the way. How do feel about have to wait unnecessarily for a fire truck or ambulance to attend your emergency because they are stuck on an inadequate main thoroughfare? on Twitter Share Will there be proper road building with lanes wide enough for buses, emergency vehicles and semi-trucks. Currently, the roads keep getting narrower and the curbs are black from tires while we have wide, unkempt medians and boulevards; why? Like it or not, big trucks are how food and other products get to the store, it’s how people move in and out, it’s how construction gets completed. I recently watched an ambulance struggle to get down Fraser Hwy and the traffic had no room to get out of the way. How do feel about have to wait unnecessarily for a fire truck or ambulance to attend your emergency because they are stuck on an inadequate main thoroughfare? on Linkedin Email Will there be proper road building with lanes wide enough for buses, emergency vehicles and semi-trucks. Currently, the roads keep getting narrower and the curbs are black from tires while we have wide, unkempt medians and boulevards; why? Like it or not, big trucks are how food and other products get to the store, it’s how people move in and out, it’s how construction gets completed. I recently watched an ambulance struggle to get down Fraser Hwy and the traffic had no room to get out of the way. How do feel about have to wait unnecessarily for a fire truck or ambulance to attend your emergency because they are stuck on an inadequate main thoroughfare? link

    Will there be proper road building with lanes wide enough for buses, emergency vehicles and semi-trucks. Currently, the roads keep getting narrower and the curbs are black from tires while we have wide, unkempt medians and boulevards; why? Like it or not, big trucks are how food and other products get to the store, it’s how people move in and out, it’s how construction gets completed. I recently watched an ambulance struggle to get down Fraser Hwy and the traffic had no room to get out of the way. How do feel about have to wait unnecessarily for a fire truck or ambulance to attend your emergency because they are stuck on an inadequate main thoroughfare?

    Noidling asked 8 months ago

    Hi there,

    Yes, as redevelopment occurs, the roads will be constructed to a full urban standard. The plan also aims to support non-vehicular forms of transportation, such as cycling, local buses, and rapid transit (skytrain). By having several ways of getting around, the objective is to reduce demand for vehicle passenger trips on the road network.


  • Share Based on the Clayton corridor plan boundaries, what happens to the land and houses if there will be a proposed plan to build a park? What are the implications to residential owners that will be affected? on Facebook Share Based on the Clayton corridor plan boundaries, what happens to the land and houses if there will be a proposed plan to build a park? What are the implications to residential owners that will be affected? on Twitter Share Based on the Clayton corridor plan boundaries, what happens to the land and houses if there will be a proposed plan to build a park? What are the implications to residential owners that will be affected? on Linkedin Email Based on the Clayton corridor plan boundaries, what happens to the land and houses if there will be a proposed plan to build a park? What are the implications to residential owners that will be affected? link

    Based on the Clayton corridor plan boundaries, what happens to the land and houses if there will be a proposed plan to build a park? What are the implications to residential owners that will be affected?

    M.g. asked 9 months ago

    Hello,

    When property is designated as park through a land use plan, this indicates that the City is interested in purchasing the property for the purpose of creating a new park in the neighbourhood. The land use plan is based on re-development over a 30-year time span, so change will happen gradually over time as property owners look to sell.  

    The park designation does not rezone land or change what the permitted uses for the property are under its current zoning. The park designation signifies that the City is interested in purchasing property and developing it into a park in the future. When, and if, property owners are interested in selling to the City, a formal independent appraisal will be conducted based on the highest and best use of the land, absent the parkland designation. This typically involves evaluating the development potential of the property based on a number of criteria, including, but not limited to, site characteristics, neighbourhood context, and a review of the land use designations and development potential of adjacent/surrounding properties. Simply put, the market value is established based on the development potential of the property as if it were not designated park. Based on the appraisal, the City then either decides to pursue purchasing for the appraised value or not. Both parties must agree with the appraised value.

    As the Clayton Corridor plan is currently in a draft stage, and subject to further changes, no acquisition of parkland is being considered at this time. Once Council approves the final plan (anticipated in 2025), land acquisition can be initiated by the property owners if they decide to sell to the City. For further questions, please contact claytoncorridor@surrey.ca

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