Tzeachten First Nation

Tzeachten First Nation

Land Use PlanJune 2018

Prepared in

Collaboration withDillon Consulting Limited

Dillon Consulting Limited – Tzeachten First Nation Land Use Plan

Table of Contents

Introduction ....................................................................................................... 11.0

1.1 Planning Area ........................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Existing Land Use Plan .............................................................................................................. 2

1.3 What is a Land Use Plan? .......................................................................................................... 2

1.4 The Voice of the Community .................................................................................................... 2

Vision, Values, & Guiding Principles ............................................................... 42.0

2.1 Vision ....................................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 Values and Principles ................................................................................................................ 4

2.3 Land Use Planning Factors ........................................................................................................ 5

2.4 Land Use Designations .............................................................................................................. 6

Planning Hierarchy ................................................................................................................... 72.4.1

Land Use Map .......................................................................................................................... 72.4.2

General Policies ................................................................................................. 83.0

Tzeachten Gateway......................................................................................... 134.0

Vedder Crossing ............................................................................................... 165.0

Tzeachten Village ............................................................................................ 186.0

Lalém................................................................................................................. 217.0

Th’ale temexw.................................................................................................. 238.0

Residences at Promontory............................................................................. 269.0

Industrial Northlands ..................................................................................... 2810.0

Tzeachten Eastlands ....................................................................................... 3011.0


Implementing the Plan ................................................................................... 3212.0

12.1 Circulate the Land Use Plan .................................................................................................... 32

12.2 Roles and Responsibilities....................................................................................................... 32

12.3 Community Involvement ........................................................................................................ 33

12.4 Development Process ............................................................................................................. 34

12.5 Non-Conforming Use .............................................................................................................. 34

12.6 Plan Variance and Amendment .............................................................................................. 34

12.7 Monitoring and Review .......................................................................................................... 35

FiguresFigure 1 Tzeachten First Nation Land Use Designation Map

Introduction


Introduction1.0

Tzeachten First Nation is a strong, thriving and engaged Stó:lō community. As a member of theTs’elxweyeqw Tribe, Tzeachten First Nation people once had access to an abundant Traditional Territorycovering over 95 thousand hectares of land in southwestern British Columbia, rich in culture, naturalbeauty and resources. The territory encompasses the entire Chilliwack River Valley including ChilliwackLake, Chilliwack River, Cultus Lake areas, and parts of the Chilliwack municipal areas.

At one time, the Chilliwack River (Ts’elxweyéqw) flowed through Tzeachten First Nation. TheHalq’eméylem name for Tzeachten is Ch’iyaqtel meaning “the place of the fish weir” which recognizesthe important fishing weirs that were once located within the community. Ancestors travelled the landto hunt, fish, and pick berries and the waterways were the highways and the vehicle of choice was thecanoe.

1.1 Planning AreaToday, Tzeachten First Nation is comprised of 312.6 ha of reserve lands (I.R. 13 or “Tzeachten Lands”)which lie within the municipal boundaries of the City of Chilliwack approximately 105 km east of the Cityof Vancouver. In 2016, Tzeachten First Nation worked together with Skowkale First Nation andYakweakwioose First Nation to acquire an additional 28.8 ha of land (Addition to Reserve Lands (ATR))which was subject of a Highest and Best Use Study and is incorporated into this Land Use Plan. It is thedesire of the First Nations to work in a cooperative and mutually supportive manner in relation to theATR Lands in order to bring the most benefits to the communities.

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Tzeachten First Nation also shares 64.87 ha of the Grass Reserve with eight neighbouring First Nations,10.3 ha of land with the people of the Peqw’xe:yles Reserve in Mission, and 23.5 ha of the Coqualeetzalands with other First Nations. Land use planning for these additional lands will be completed inpartnership with the other First Nations and are not included in this Land Use Plan.

1.2 Existing Land Use PlanTzeachten First Nation’s initial Land Use Plan was adopted in 2011 and in the seven years since,significant development and realization of the direction set out in the plan has occurred. Tzeachten FirstNation decided that it was time to update the Land Use Plan with a focus on:

· Assessing achievement of the goals contained in the Land Use Plan over the last seven years;· Revising the Land Use Plan as needed to ensure it is still consistent with the community’s

present goals and future aspirations;· Drafting clear policies to assist with land development and decision making; and· Building on the plan to improve its relevance for the community’s use.

1.3 What is a Land Use Plan?The Tzeachten First Nation Land Use Plan is an important document that functions together with otherTzeachten First Nation policies, strategies, plans and laws. The Land Use Plan guides the overall futureof Tzeachten First Nation and provides a broad framework for managing future growth and change. Insome cases, further detail on implementation of the various policy areas can be found in other plans,strategies, policies and laws. Tzeachten First Nation’s Zoning Law, Subdivision, Development andServicing Law, Environmental Management Plan, and Land Code are examples of laws and policydocuments that work collaboratively with the Land Use Plan to help implement the vision.

The Zoning Law is a regulatory tool that includes more specific requirements that new developmentmust comply with (e.g. permitted density, site coverage, land use and parking). The Land Use Plan is ahigh-level policy tool that is often less prescriptive than the Zoning Law. The Land Use Plan includes landuse designations and the Land Use Designation Map, which show the type and location of growth thatChief and Council is likely to support.

1.4 The Voice of the CommunityThe land use planning process was considered an important opportunity in bringing the communitytogether to collectively create and “own” a plan. In preparing the Land Use Plan, a variety of approacheswere used in community engagement, which included communicating with and involving as manyTzeachten First Nation members as possible in the planning process.

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Key community engagement activities included: presentations, meetings, and workshops with Chief andCouncil and the Tzeachten Lands Management Advisory Committee; working sessions with the Landsand Taxation Department; and Community Open House; and Community Newsletters.

Vision, Values, &Guiding

Principles


Vision, Values, & Guiding2.0

PrinciplesThrough the land use planning process a vision and a series of values and guiding principles weredeveloped in collaboration with the Tzeachten First Nation community and are identified below. Thefollowing vision, values and principles are the foundation in which the Tzeachten First Nation Land UsePlan was developed.

2.1 Vision“Following our traditions and the will of our people, the Land Use Plan will promote a healthy, vibrant,sustainable, equitable and self-governing community where our members will have an assured future.”

2.2 Values and PrinciplesOriginally produced for the 2011 Land Use Plan, the following values and principles have beenreaffirmed by Tzeachten First Nation members during this planning update process.

Strong Family Values – We plan with our families as the priority.

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Children and Youth – We recognize the strength of our youth and the need to keep our children activeand feeling safe in the community - active as children and productive as youth.

Opportunities – We acknowledge the need for opportunities in terms f work for Members on reservefor the present and for the future.

Connection to the Land and to Traditions – Our connections to the land and traditions should bereflected in the Land Use Plan.

Community Participation – As a community, we want inclusion, participations, and full consideration inthe development of a Land Use Plan.

Progressiveness – We are progressive people and want to develop our community lands, especially forthe benefit of the community.

Development – We recognize that there are limits to the lands available for development and want totake that into consideration within a Land Use Plan.

Capacity – We are talented, positive, open-minded, self-reliant and competitive people who want totake that into consideration within the Land Use Plan.

Motivation – We are motivated people and intend on making things change for the better.

Art and Creativity – We encourage our artists fully.

Security – We want a secure, livable and friendly community.

Indian Act – In terms of Lands Governance and Lands Management, we are free from the Indian Act andwant to develop our own laws and governance tools.

2.3 Land Use Planning FactorsThe process to develop this Land Use Plan was informed by planning factors that were identifiedthrough the 2011 Land Use Plan, background review, community consultation, meetings with the LandsWorking Group, and other Tzeachten policies, plans, and initiatives.

The following key factors have informed this planning process and were important in the developmentof the Land Use Plan:

· Fragmented land development – development of Tzeachten First Nation has happened on adevelopment-by-development basis creating fragmented and in some cases incompatibleland uses. This updated plan provides an opportunity to create an inclusive and cohesivecommunity.



· Road access and connections – as the City of Chilliwack and surrounding area continues togrow, more vehicles are on the roads as residents travel throughout the City. Major trafficissues exist along Promontory Road and Chilliwack River Road. Conversely, there are otherareas of Tzeachten Lands that are inaccessible causing a barrier for development.

· Street safety and walkways – with more traffic comes increased risks to pedestrian safety.Many areas within Tzeachten Lands are unsafe for walking due to traffic volume, lack ofsidewalks, and vehicle speed.

· Sense of place, Tzeachten character and place-making – As the surrounding populationcontinues to rapidly grow there is a threat that Tzeachten First Nation identity will getswallowed up in the mass influx of people. Members expressed their strong desire toshowcase their place in the area and become more prevalent in the community andsurrounding area.

· Celebrating culture – Tzeachten people possess a very vibrant, dynamic and rich culture.Members expressed the desire to share more of their culture publically with others and toeducate neighbours about Tzeachten history and culture.

· Housing for Tzeachten Members – like many First Nations across Canada, Tzeachten isfacing a housing shortage. It is imperative that the Land Use Plan has provisions for housingincluding different housing types and needs.

· Lack of Community-held Land – Very little “common” land exists within Tzeachten as mostof the land is held under Certificate of Possessions (CPs). This creates a challenge forlocating areas for community use, member housing, open space, and pedestrian pathways.

· Maximizing economic opportunities – Tzeachten lands are well situated to provide furthereconomic opportunities. Members want to be able to prosper from their lands whilebalancing community needs.

· Right-of-ways – BC Hydro power lines and a Kinder Morgan pipeline transverse Tzeachtenlands significantly impacting land use potential in areas. Opportunities need to be found toassist Tzeachten and CP Holders with maximizing land use potential in these areas.

2.4 Land Use DesignationsLand use designations are intended to establish a vision for practical land use areas throughoutTzeachten First Nation Lands. The land use designations are established to ensure future developmentoccurs in appropriate areas and that land is allocated in a way that meets the community vision, valuesand principles. The designations set out broad management objectives and provide general guidelineson allowed uses for designated land areas.



Planning Hierarchy2.4.1The land use designations guide land use and development decisions. Zoning, development plans,permitted developments, and land management activities in any specific area should conform to thevision, objectives and policies of the land use designation for a specific area.

Land Use Map2.4.2Figure 1, Tzeachten First Nation Land Use Map, defines specific land use areas. Section 3. 0 provides aset of general policies that are to be applied to all of the Tzeachten First Nation. Sections 4.0 – 11.0identify the different land use areas and describe the overall vision for each area and include a series ofpolicies that will help to achieve the land use visions.

General Policies


General Policies3.0

The following policies are to be applied to each Tzeachten First Nation Land Use Designation areaillustrated in the Land Use Map and described in the following land use designations.

Land Development

a. Policies Any development on any land on Tzeachten First Nation must follow thepolicies and land use designations of this Land Use Plan.

b. Tzeachten Land Useand Zoning Law

Land development must comply with the Tzeachten First Nation ZoningLaw.

c. Development Permit A Development Permit will be required for new development as identifiedin the Tzeachten First Nation Land Development Procedures.

d. Concept Plan As a precondition to development, applicants of a commercial, industrialand residential subdivision shall prepare a Concept Plan that includes butis not limited to building footprints, design guidelines,servicing/infrastructure plans, etc. A Concept Plan shall be submitted toTzeachten First Nation for approval prior to development. The ConceptPlan must the criteria set out in the Tzeachten First Nation LandDevelopment Procedures, Subdivision, Development, and ServicingApplication, and General Engineering Requirements for Land

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Development on Tzeachten Reserve Lands

e. Servicing and Utilities All new development must have appropriate site servicing and utilities.Servicing and utilities must conform to the requirements set out in theTzeachten First Nation Land Development Procedures, Subdivision,Development, and Servicing Application, and General EngineeringRequirements for Land Development on Tzeachten Reserve Lands.

f. Shared Servicing Tzeachten First Nation will work with the City of Chilliwack and landdevelopers to look at mutually beneficial servicing agreements and otherinfrastructure upgrades. Planning for site servicing (i.e., water,wastewater, etc.) shall also consider the provision for providing servicesto neighbouring lands for future development.

g. Building Code All new building development(s) will meet and/or exceed the standardsidentified in the BC Building Code.

h. EngineeringStandards

All development must conform to Tzeachten First Nation’s GeneralEngineering Requirements for Land Development on Tzeachten ReserveLands.

i. Natural Landscaping Indigenous plant and tree species should be maintained and/orincorporated into site design wherever possible. Tzeachten First Nationencourages development that preserves existing natural featuresincluding forest cover in site design.

j. Design Guidelines Tzeachten First Nation will create Design Guidelines which shall befollowed by all new developments. These Design Guidelines will providestandards for appropriate building massing, scale, facades, architecturaltreatments, landscaping, and streetscaping consistent with the vision ofTzeachten First Nation. All land developers must comply with theadopted Design Guidelines.

k. GatewayDevelopment

Tzeachten First Nation requires the design, construction and installationof culturally relevant gateways that will help to announce and distinguishthe point of arrival for both residents and visitors to Tzeachten FirstNation Lands.

l. Signage All signs on Tzeachten First Nation Lands must be approved by TzeachtenFirst Nation Lands Department via the Tzeachten First Nation the LandsManagement Advisory Committee.

m. Green Building Tzeachten First Nation encourages the use of green building design with a

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focus on green design principles and an emphasis on water and airquality, water and energy conservation, and efficient waste managementpractices.

Roads

n. Traffic Impacts All new development shall provide a traffic impact assessment preparedby a professional engineer to address impacts and identify proposedmitigation.

o. Emergency Access All development must provide suitable accessibility for emergencyresponse (i.e., firetrucks).

p. Access/Service Roads Developers are responsible for ensuring safe and reliable access/serviceroads to all new developments. Tzeachten First Nation will develop atransportation and access plan including guidelines. Until Tzeachten FirstNation has developed a plan and guidelines, Tzeachten will utilizerelevant municipal and other First Nation road standards, policies, andguidelines.

q. Streets New and upgraded streets within Tzeachten First Nation must bedesigned to accommodate safe, pedestrian friendly and aestheticallypleasing streetscapes. Tzeachten First Nation will establish street designstandards.

r. Sidewalks All new developments shall have appropriate sidewalks which will be paidby the Developer.

Housing

s. Housing Type Tzeachten First Nation encourages a mix of housing developments (type,tenure and design) throughout the community while conforming to thepolicies set out in this plan.

t. Sustainable Housing Tzeachten First Nation will identify opportunities for partnerships tocreate innovative housing that is accessible to residents with low incomesand/or special needs.

Community

u. Community Rights ofWays/ Public Access

New development shall provide paths and walkways to provideconnectivity, easy access and enhance the development of community

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amenities.

v. Community UseEnhancement and/orContribution

Developers will dedicate up to 10% of their land (or cash in lieu) for thedevelopment of community facilities and amenities including parks,recreation areas and facilities, playgrounds and public art. Tzeachten FirstNation will work with Developers, including CP Holders, as part of theirapplication package to identify appropriate community use enhancementand/or contribution.

w. Public Realm Create an accessible and welcoming public realm in the communitythrough physical design and an emphasis on strategic locations such ascommunity entranceways and points of community interest.

x. Public Space Commercial and mixed-use developments shall be designed to provide aninviting transition between the public and private realm and multipleaccesses. New development will minimize blank walls. Commercial andmixed use development will provide amenity space for resting, sitting, orgathering. Street fronts will also feature art work, street furniture, andlandscaping that invites customers or enhances the building setting andreflects Tzeachten First Nation culture.

y. Tzeachten FirstNation Banners

Tzeachten First Nation will utilize an existing committee to implement aplan for designing, installing and covering costs of displaying communitybanners throughout Tzeachten First Nation.

Environment

z. EnvironmentalAssessment

As outlined in Section 9 of the Tzeachten Environmental ManagementPlan, all projects on Reserve require the completion of an EnvironmentalAssessment (EA) unless specifically set out in the Exclusion ListRegulations of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA).Tzeachten First Nation’s General Terms of Reference for EnvironmentalAssessments are to be followed.

aa. Riparian Setbacks An appropriate setback from the high water mark is required for all creeksand watercourses (as a starting point 30m) and/or determined andapproved by Tzeachten First Nation and in consideration of applicableprovincial Riparian Areas Regulation and Department of Fisheries andOceans (DFO) standards. Upon its discretion, Tzeachten First Nation mayexercise the right to increase this setback (e.g., to 40 m). If developmentis proposed in the vicinity of a creek or watercourse, the developer must

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submit a report by a professional biologist indicating that the setback hasbeen maintained and the development will not cause impacts to thecreek or watercourse.

bb. Environmental SiteAssessment Baselineand Exit AssessmentRequirements

Land developers are required to conduct an Environmental BaselineAssessment prior to development. An Exit Assessment is required when adevelopment is discontinued or when a lease ends. The Exit Assessmentmust refer back to the Environmental Baseline Assessment and reflect theactivities that have occurred on site. Tzeachten First Nation reserves theright to request bonds or other provisions including the enforcement ofenvironmental laws and associated fines to protect the environmentalintegrity of the area.

cc. Flood Risk All new development proposed is expected to address the potential riskof flood. (e.g., no habitable rooms on ground floors).

dd. Soil and FillManagement

Proper environmental procedures for soil and fill management arerequired as per industry standards and best practices.

ee. Invasive Species All efforts will be made to prevent and eliminate the spread of invasivespecies on Tzeachten First Nation Lands (e.g., noxious weeds).

Culture and Traditional Use

ff. Archaeological/Cultural, andTraditionalKnowledge

The Stó:lō Heritage Policy is the regulating authority for archaeologicaland heritage assets on Tzeachten First Nation Lands. As per Section 10 ofthe Tzeachten Environmental Management Plan (EMP), a HeritageResource Overview Assessment (HROA) may be required as part of thedevelopment permit application. In addition, the use of traditionalknowledge will be encouraged as part of land development.

gg. Halq’emeylemLanguage

Recognizing the value of traditional place names, Tzeachten First Nationsupports and encourages the use of Halq’emeylem names to identifyenvironmental features and landmarks where possible (i.e., streets).

hh. Relationships Tzeachten First Nation will continue to foster and strengthen relationswith other First Nations, City of Chilliwack, and provincial and federalgovernments.

TzeachtenGateway


Tzeachten Gateway4.0

The vision for Tzeachten Gateway is to become a shopping, dining, and living destination, providing awelcoming entrance to the community of Tzeachten First Nation. Conveniently located along VedderRoad and South Sumas Road, the Tzeachten Gateway area is envisioned as a boutique, destinationshopping experience for residents of, and visitors to, Tzeachten First Nation and the Fraser Valley. Amix of housing will be well-integrated into the gateway area, including apartments above commercialuses with townhouses and attached housing steps away. The area will accommodate institutional andcommercial development that will also help to bring more people into this area. In collaboration withBC Hydro, Tzeachten First Nation will explore utilizing the existing BC Hydro right-of-way for parking andwalkways that will provide a pedestrian and access corridor connecting the adjacent lands.

The Tzeachten Gateway designation envisions a well-designed compact neighbourhood where residentscan live, work, and shop in the same area. A strong sense of place will be reinforced through TzeachtenFirst Nation entrance signage and urban design and built form of the gateway area’s developments.The Tzeachten Gateway area will be celebrated as a unique residential, shopping, dining and leisuredestination.

OBJECTIVES

· Serve as an entrance to the community· Create a place to live work and play· Maximize usage of the easements· Increase economic opportunities

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POLICIES

a. General Policies All development must comply with the general policies of the TzeacthenFirst Nation Land Use Plan.

b. Building Character The design of the building facades should be of high quality andincorporate natural elements and Tzeachten First Nation culture.

c. Active Streets All new development should utilize active streets principles and allconcept designs should prioritize walkability, cycling and public transit.

d. Parking Onsite parking should take into account safe and efficient access andegress and circulation. Large parking areas should incorporatevegetation, islands of green vegetation, be well lighted, and have clearsignage.

e. Public Realm Outdoor space should provide inviting open space for people tocongregate. All outdoor areas should be safe, visible, well lighted andincorporate the concepts of Crime Prevention through environmentaldesign. Improvements to the public realm could include increasedsidewalk width, street trees and amenities such as patio seating, bikeracks, public art.

f. Lighting While all public spaces and streets must be well lighted, they should alsoincorporate fixtures that direct light to the street or the pathway and tothe front of the building and reduce the impact of light pollution.

g. Connectivity Provide pedestrian access that links the east and west side of VedderRoad to create an inclusive commercial/residential area.

h. LandscapeArchitecture

Development should accommodate landscape plans that create acohesive and visually appealing landscape and are prepared by a certifiedlandscape architect, using natural materials and indigenous species.

i. Green Building Efforts should be made to create green living and outdoor space (e.g.,greenwalls, green roofs, roof top gardens, permeable pavements).

j. Community EntranceFeatures

A highly visible community entrance installation should be placed at thecorner of South Sumas Road and Vedder Road to welcome people to thecommunity of Tzeachten First Nation.

k. User Experience Development should strive to improve the overall user experience alongVedder Road to attract people to visit, shop and dine in TzeachtenGateway.

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l. Building Height Tzeachten First Nation encourages a variety of building heights and scalesin this neighbourhood. Building heights must conform with theTzeachten First Nation Zoning Law

m. Walkability Development and design that improves the walking experience alongVedder Road and South Sumas Road is encouraged. Improvements couldinclude increased sidewalk width, seating areas, flower boxes, etc.

n. Right-of-Ways Every effort should be made to collaborate with BC Hydro to maximizethe use of the right-of-ways in this area including for the use of parkingand public space.

Vedder Crossing


Vedder Crossing5.0

The Vedder Crossing is envisioned to continue to support commercial activities along Vedder Road andWatson Road with higher density residential behind the commercial development. The concentrationof commercial activities adjacent to a major roadway contributes to Tzeachten First Nation’s economicsecurity and is an important and convenient commercial retail hub for both residents of Tzeachten FirstNation and the surrounding area. Commercial uses along Vedder Road and Promontory Road provideeasy access and reduce unnecessary traffic through residential areas of the community. The VedderCrossing area promotes greater opportunities for pedestrian and bicycle travel, access to publictransportation, and traffic calming of residential streets. The area supports mixed-use developmentthat provides convenient neighborhood services, community uses such as the Band office andcommunity hall, and public greenspace in an effort to enhance neighborhood identity and character.The goal of this designation is to encourage commercial development that will attract shoppers to thearea but still support residential needs in this neighbourhood.

OBJECTIVES

• Provide a range of housing options• Create a convenient commercial hub• Provide for variety of community services and spaces in an already established

centre• Focus commercial development along main streets• Establish sense of place along Vedder Road

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POLICIES

a. General Policies All development must comply with the general policies of the TzeacthenFirst Nation Land Use Plan.

b. Mobile Homes New mobile home developments are not permitted on Tzeachten FirstNation.

c. CommercialConcentration

Commercial retail stores will be focused along Vedder Road andPromontory Road.

d. CommunityEntranceway

A highly visible community entrance installation should be placed at thecorner of Vedder Road and Promontory Road to welcome people to thecommunity of Tzeachten First Nation.

e. Mixed Housing Tzeachten First Nation encourages mixed housing types in the VedderCrossing neighbourhood.

f. Traffic Impacts All new development shall provide a traffic impact assessment preparedby a professional engineer to address impacts and identify proposedmitigation.

g. Façade The design of the building facades should be of high quality and take intoaccount natural elements and Tzeachten First Nation culture and bearchitecturally appealing.

h. Retail The design of ground floor retail buildings should include activities thatwill directly engage the public, create a seamless public/private realmand include numerous opportunities for people to enliven the buildingedge, including open storefronts, transparency from the street, generousseating areas, and private amenity areas facing the public realm.

TzeachtenVillage


Tzeachten Village6.0

The Tzeachten Village area is envisioned to be the core of the Tzeachten First Nation community.Promontory Road will serve as an access route to the north area. The vision for this area is to have anactive, pedestrian friendly Main Street that will support a mix of retail, cultural, and institutional uses.Low rise apartments above commercial venues are permitted along the new envisioned Main Street tohelp create a village like environment. The commercial areas are intended to provide convenient andclose to home access to commercial facilities and services to encourage walking and cycling which willreduce the dependence on personal vehicles. Set back from the main hub of activity will be a mix ofmedium and lower density residential uses including single detached home, duplexes, townhomes, andlow rise apartment structures. Cultural and institutional uses in the residential area will help to create asense of place and provide residents with opportunities for physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

The existing industrial lands that once housed a blacktop operation and an extraction and fill site in thefound in the west side of Tzeachten Village are envisioned for redevelopment into a trendy new areawhere residents and consumers can make use of artisanal and craftsman light-industrial venues such asa local craft brewery; take up artist studio space, visit galleries, or rent/lease craftsman workshop space.Visual and noise buffers will be placed along the periphery of this area to prevent land uses clashes withadjacent areas. This area will work towards becoming more compatible with commercial uses andbecome another public area within Tzeachten First Nation.

Tzeachten Village will be linked to other areas via a network of greenspaces, public transit, bicycle andpedestrian routes. Public greenspace will be promoted in an effort to enhance neighborhood identityand character. Through landscaping, sustainable design principles and cultural design elements,

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residents will feel proud to live in Tzeachten First Nation. A strong sense of place will be reinforcedthrough Tzeachten First Nation entrance signage, urban design, and built form of the gateway area’sdevelopments.

OBJECTIVES

• Create a community core• Develop a sense of place• Focus commercial retail along core roadways• Create a strong sense of Tzeachten First Nation pride• Transform industrial uses in the area to be more accessible to the public

POLICIES

a. General Policies All development must comply with the general policies of the TzeachtenFirst Nation Land Use Plan.

b. Promontory Road Development in this area will enhance public life by treating PromontoryRoad as a place, not just a corridor. Entrance into Tzeachten Village willbe off Promontory Road and the development of this area shall providefor safe access.

c. Connectivity &Walkability

Tzeachten First Nation supports development that improves the walkingexperience along Promontory Road. Pedestrian access should link thenorth and south side of Promontory Road.

d. Industrial Interface Efforts will be made to minimize land use conflicts between the existingindustrial lands and new residential neighbourhoods.

e. Industrial Use Overtime, the existing industrial uses in this area will transition to morecraftsman and artisanal industrial uses (e.g., breweries, artist studios,carving shops that are more accessible to the public.

f. Road Connection Tzeachten First Nation requires the development of a roadwayconnecting the eastern industrial lands in Tzeachten Village to theIndustrial Northlands area.

g. Parking Onsite parking should take into account safe and efficient access, egressand circulation. Large parking areas should incorporate vegetation,islands of green vegetation, be well lighted, and have clear signage.

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h. Public Realm Outdoor space should provide inviting open space for people tocongregate. All outdoor areas should be safe, visible, well lighted andincorporate the concepts of Crime Prevention through EnvironmentalDesign. Improvements to the public realm could include increasedsidewalk width, street trees, and amenities such as patio seating, bikeracks, public art.

i. Form and Character Ensure that the size, scale, massing and design features of developmentis harmonious in character, while also supporting creativity in design.The design of the building facades should be of high quality andincorporate natural elements and Tzeachten First Nation culture.

j. Active Streets All new development should utilize active streets principles and allconcept designs should prioritize walkability, cycling and public transit.

k. Out Buildings Outbuildings, storage sheds, garbage containers and outside storageareas are to be screened from the street by fencing or landscaping.

l. Healthy Community Development will connect commercial and community use areas withresidential neighbourhoods through multi-use pathways, sidewalks, andtrails.

m. New CommunityFacilities & Amenities

New community facilities and amenities will be developed in close toresidential and commercial areas.

n. Connectivity Provide pedestrian access that links the north and south side ofPromontory Road.

o. LandscapeArchitecture

Development should accommodate landscape plans that create acohesive and visually appealing landscape and are prepared by a certifiedlandscape architect, using natural materials and indigenous species.

p. Green Building Efforts should be made to create green living space (e.g., greenwalls).

q. CommunityEntranceways

A highly visible community entranceway installation should be placed atthe corner of Promontory Road and Chilliwack River Road to welcomepeople to the community of Tzeachten First Nation.

r. Building Height Allow for a variety of building heights as outlined in the Tzeachten FirstNation Zoning Law.

s. Sense of Place Service and facilities that promote a sense of place and Tzeachten FirstNation community pride are preferred.

Lalém


Lalém7.0

Lalém is a unique neighbourhood within Tzeachten First Nation as we share interests of this land withour neighbours Yakweakwioose First Nation and Skowkale First Nation. Through our ancestralconnections and relationships as members of the Ts’elxweyeqw Tribe, we hold a common desire tobetter the lives of our people. In this spirit, Lalém meaning “House” in Halq’eméylem is envisioned to bea dynamic, inviting, and well-designed residential neighbourhood. The area promotes a variety ofresidential developments with a mix of some commercial, retail, and community facilities.Neighbourhood parks, green spaces and natural vegetation will help support active and healthy living.Tzeachten, Yakweakwioose, and Skowkale First Nations’ identity will be captured through appropriateurban design elements including the provisions of public art and cultural design elements. Residents willenjoy calm safe streets and walking and cycling pathways that connect people within theneighbourhood to the broader community with a primary connection to Tzeachten Village to the north.

OBJECTIVES

• Create strong residential neighbourhoods• Provide housing for members and non-members• Work together with Yakweakwioose and Skowkale First Nations in a fair and

productive manner• Provide economic benefits for Tzeachten, Yakweakwioose, and Skowkale First

Nations• Link this neighbourhood to the broader Tzeachten First Nation community and

surrounding area

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POLICIES

a. General Policies All development must comply with the general policies of the TzeachtenFirst Nation Land Use Plan.

b. Housing A mix of housing types with a focus on quality and uniformity isencouraged.

c. Retail Small, neighbourhood/community oriented service retail is permitted.

d. Safe Neighbourhoods Development will include provisions for community safety includinglighting, sidewalks, traffic calming measures, and emergency access.

e. Traffic Impacts All new development shall provide a traffic impact assessment preparedby a professional engineer to address impacts and identify proposedmitigation.

f. Environment Development must take into account the preservation and enhancementof natural vegetation where possible.

g. Connectivity Residential neighbourhoods will be connected to the broader TzeachtenFirst Nation community through multi-use pathways, sidewalks, and trails.

t. CommunityEntranceways

A highly visible community entranceway installation should be placed atthe corner of Promontory Road and Chilliwack River Road to welcomepeople to the community of Tzeachten First Nation while acknowledgingshared interests with Yakweakwioose and Skowkale First Nations.

u. Promontory Road Development in this area will enhance public life by treating PromontoryRoad as a place, not just a corridor. Entrance into Tzeachten Lalém will beoff Promontory Road and the development of this area shall provide forsafe access.

v. Connectivity &Walkability

Tzeachten First Nation supports development that improves the walkingexperience along Promontory Road. Pedestrian access should link thenorth and south side of Promontory Road.

Th’ale temexw


Th’ale temexw8.0

Th’ale temexw (“Heartland”) houses the community’s main sports and recreation facilities. Residentialland uses within the neighbourhood of Th’ale temexw encourage diverse housing options to meet thedemographic needs of Tzeachten First Nation members and the larger Tzeachten First Nationcommunity including higher density and family oriented units. Th’ale temexw will be linked to otherareas via a network of greenspaces, public transit, bicycle and pedestrian routes. Through landscaping,sustainable design principles and cultural design elements, residents will feel proud to live in TzeachtenFirst Nation.

OBJECTIVES

• Increase opportunities for health and wellness for members and non-members• Provide for a range of housing options, variety and price point• Create a walkable community• Preserve and protect environmentally sensitive habitat

POLICIES

a. Retail Small, neighbourhood/community oriented service retail is permitted.

b. Industrial Activities Industrial development should be developed to be visually appealing withthe intention that industrial activities are not an eye sore and they blendwith the surrounding area. Industrial development must account forlandscaping buffers, street-scaping, and safety in order to create land usecompatibility between industrial and residential areas. Tzeachten FirstNation will create design guidelines to further direct industrial

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development.

c. Connectivity Walkways and trails are encouraged as part of the overall development.

d. Housing A mix of housing types with a focus on different price points and quality isencouraged.

e. Road Connection Tzeachten First Nation will undertake roads master planning with a focuson creating a road system that connects this area to the broaderTzeachten community.

f. Cemetery Tzeachten First Nation will create a single cemetery that will encompassall existing cemetery lands and allow for expansion. Future planninginitiatives for the cemetery lands on Promontory and those adjacent to itwill require the provisions of a quality landscaped edge for the cemeteryand a similar landscaped buffer on the interior borders to create a morepeaceful setting for visitors to the grave yard.

g. Sidewalks Sidewalks will be developed along Bailey Road, in collaboration with theCity of Chilliwack, as part of Tzeachten First Nation’s overalltransportation/road master plan.

h. CommunityEntranceway

A Tzeachten First Nation entranceway will be developed at theintersection of Bailey Road and Chilliwack River Road.

i. Right-of-Way Passive recreation is an encouraged use under the existing BC HydroROW. All activities and/or development must be done in collaborationwith BC Hydro and conform to the BC Hydro guidelines.

j. Old Parking Lot Tzeachten First Nation is open to development opportunities thatreimagine the old parking lot into something that fits with the existinguses in the area.

k. Capture LandfillTraffic

Tzeachten First Nation supports commercial retail and servicedevelopment along Bailey Road and Mathieson Road.

l. Street Safety Proponents of industrial development shall submit a traffic plan from aregistered engineer that includes provisions for children and pedestriansafety including traffic mitigation such as cross walks, lighting, trafficcalming measures, etc.

m. Safety Development must accommodate for the interface between thisneighbourhood and the industrial area to the north and the landfill to the

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east with a focus on street safety for children and pedestrians.

n. Industrial Interface Development must accommodate for the interface between thesurrounding industrial area relating to visual, noise, and light impacts andresidential areas.

o. Buffers Natural The use of natural vegetation to create buffers is encouraged.

Residences atPromontory


Residences at Promontory9.0

The Residents at Promontory is an established single-family residential neighbourhood. The vision forthis area is to become more connected to the broader Tzeachten First Nation community. Wherepossible, opportunities will be sought to collaborate with residents and strata organizations to betterintegrate this neighbourhood within Tzeachten First Nation.

OBJECTIVES

• Provide housing for members and non-members• Provide economic benefits for Tzeachten First Nation members• Link this neighbourhood to the broader Tzeachten First Nation community

POLICIES

a. Integration Tzeachten First Nation will strive to find opportunities to engage andcollaborate with residents and housing associations and the largerTzeachten First Nation community to create a stronger sense ofcommunity.

b. Retail Home based businesses are permitted as outlined in the Tzeachten FirstNation Land Use and Zoning Law and Business Permit Law.

c. CommunityEntranceway

A Tzeachten First Nation entranceway will be developed at PromontoryRoad as it comes down the hill.

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d. Housing Type A mix of housing types with a focus on different price points and quality isencouraged.

e. Trail Tzeachten First Nation will look at options to developing a trail along thesouth perimeter of the Residences at Promontory that links to existingand future trail networks.

IndustrialNorthlands


Industrial Northlands10.0

The intent of the Industrial Northlands designation is to support light industrial uses in areas where thishas been a long standing use, and to ensure the continued use of these areas for revenue generatingventures. Landscaping utilizing trees and other natural vegetation will be promoted along the perimeterof the area to help create a visual buffer between adjacent residential land uses. This area willeventually be linked to the Craftsman Industrial area to the south so as to avoid truck traffic throughresidential neighbourhoods.

OBJECTIVES

• Continue to provide light industrial land within Tzeachten First Nation• Integrate industrial lands with adjacent residential and commercial neighbourhoods• Provide economic, employment and training opportunities on Tzeachten First Nation

Lands• Create a visually appealing industrial area• Provide an alternative transportation route through Tzeachten First Nation

POLICIES

a. Buffers Landscaping and visual buffers shall be included in site design.

b. Parking Industrial development will provide adequate on-site parking and loadingareas.

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c. EnvironmentalImpacts

All industrial development applications must demonstrate that there willbe no adverse impact on the natural and cultural environment. If impactsarea expected, the application must demonstrate how these will bemitigated including reclamation plans if applicable. Proposals must beable to demonstrate that the development will provide substantialbenefits for Tzeachten First Nation.

d. Building and Facilities All building and facilities must be authorized by Tzeachten First Nationand properly maintained. Unauthorized, abandoned or buildings andfacilities in disrepair will not be tolerated.

TzeachtenEastlands


Tzeachten Eastlands11.0

The Tzeachten Eastlands neighbourhood promotes single family residential development in the northwith larger single family estate-style housing in the south. Small, neighbourhood/community orientedcommercial venues and authorized home occupations are permitted. To maintain the residential lookand feel of Tzeachten Eastlands, large-scale commercial uses are excluded from this area. Thisneighbourhood is intended to grow as an established and quiet mix-density residential area. Theneighbourhood will focus on retaining and enhancing natural features where possible. The area will feelsafe for pedestrians through the development of traffic calming features, and walking and cyclingpathways that connect people within the neighbourhood and to the broader Tzeachten First Nationcommunity. A comprehensive Tzeachten First Nation transportation plan will help to connect this areato Tzeachten First Nation and the City of Chilliwack.

OBJECTIVES

• Create strong residential neighbourhoods• Provide more housing options on Tzeachten First Nation• Retain and enhance natural features within Tzeachten First Nation• Link this area to the larger Tzeachten First Nation community

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POLICIES

h. Housing A mix of housing types with a focus on quality and uniformity isencouraged.

i. Retail Small, neighbourhood/community oriented service retail is permitted.

j. Connectivity Walkways and trails are encouraged as part of the overall development.

k. Road Connection A road system connecting the area to Chilliwack River Road is required tomaximize development opportunities. Road connection for this area willbe addressed in Tzeachten First Nation’s road planning initiatives.

l. Gated Communities New private gated communities are discouraged in Tzeachten First Nationto encourage inclusivity, connectivity and access.

m. Lighting Lighting geared towards neighbourhood safety is required.

n. Environment Development must take into account the preservation and enhancementof natural vegetation where possible.

o. Landfill Development scenarios must plan for visual buffers creating a barrierbetween residential development in this neighbourhood and the adjacentCity of Chilliwack landfill.

p. Connectivity Residential neighbourhoods will be connected to the broader TzeachtenFirst Nation community through multi-use pathways, sidewalks, and trails.

q. Buffers Natural The use of natural vegetation to create buffers is encouraged.

Implementingthe Plan


Implementing the Plan12.0

By implementing the Land Use Plan Tzeachten First Nation will put the vision, guiding principles andobjectives into action. The success of any plan depends on the efforts that are directed towardsintegrating its policies into decision-making. Implementation of the Tzeachten First Nation Land UsePlan will require the input, support, collaboration, and cooperation of Members and stakeholders fromthe private and public sectors. This section outlines roles and responsibilities, community involvementand policies to ensure the effective implementation of the Land Use Plan.

12.1 Circulate the Land Use PlanTo successfully implement the Land Use Plan it is important that Tzeachten Members, including CPHolders, potential developers, neighbouring municipalities and other stakeholders are aware of thePlan. Circulate the Plan to make parties aware of the vision, land use designations, objectives, andpolicies so that their considerations/actions can be coordinated with Tzeachten First Nation.

12.2 Roles and ResponsibilitiesSuccessful implementation of this Land Use Plan will rely on a number of groups, who will need tocooperate and collaborate. Specific roles and responsibilities include:

Chief and Council: has the authority to implement this Land Use Plan, create administrative proceduresand adopt new laws (e.g., design guidelines) and that will improve the efficiency of implementing

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policies in this Land Use Plan. Chief and Council can approve future amendments to the Land Use Plan.Chief and Council will also review development applications and review and approve developmentpermits.

Tzeachten First Nation Lands and Taxation Department: is responsible for undertaking the programsand activities that support the implementation of the Land Use Plan. The Lands Department will alsoreview development applications and review and approve development permits.

Tzeachten First Nation Members: have the opportunity to participate in the implementation of the LandUse Plan, by sharing their thoughts in additional engagement sessions such as those held fordevelopment applications and future land use planning efforts of the community.

Developers: who choose to apply and then develop on Tzeachten First Nation Lands have theresponsibility to follow all policies outlined in the Land Use Plan including the vision, objectives, policiesand procedures it outlines. Developers must also follow all development permit processes andapplicable development procedures outlined in the various Tzeachten First Nation laws, policies, plans,and programs.

Tzeachten Land Management Advisory Committee: has the responsibility to advise Chief and Councilon land use planning and development activities, and to create laws and policies to successfullyimplement the Land Use Plan as per the Tzeachten First Nation Land Code.

12.3 Community InvolvementCommunity participation is a key component of sustainable community planning. To ensure propercommunity engagement and achievement of Tzeachten First Nation’s goals and vision, communityengagement and consultation programs need to be transparent, inclusive, collaborative, and provide anopportunity for the exchange of information. Every effort should be made to continue to providepublic information about development and opportunities for feedback.

OBJECTIVES

• Ensure a consistent engagement and consultation process with Tzeachten FirstNation members for matters related to land use planning and development ofTzeachten First Nation Lands.

• Provide an informed, transparent, consistent, and credible process for making landuses decisions on Tzeachten First Nation Lands.

• Promote continued dialogue with C.P Holders.



POLICIES

a. CommunityConsultationProcess

Community consultation will utilize existing consultation processes alreadyestablished by Tzeachten First Nation.

b. Information fromDevelopers

Developers or proponents of land use activities may be requested to providerelevant and up-to-date information to Tzeachten First Nation members ondevelopment or land use activity proposals on Tzeachten First Nation Lands.

c. Engagement withNon-Members

As considered appropriate, Tzeachten First Nation will provide opportunitiesfor non- Tzeachten First Nation members to be engaged in land use mattersthat may directly impact them.

12.4 Development ProcessWhile implementation of this Land Use Plan will rely on the integration of the guiding principles, vision,objectives and policies into Chief and Council and administration decision making, many of its policieswill also be implemented through the Tzeachten First Nation Land Development Procedures. All landdevelopment and related activities are to follow the procedures and obtain all relevant permits.Information on the Land Development Procedures can be found at the Tzeachten First Nation Lands andTaxation Department.

12.5 Non-Conforming UseIf a land use does not conform to the land use designation in the Land Use Plan but existed prior to theadoption of the Land Use Plan it will be referred to as a "Legal Non-Conforming Use" or as being"grandfathered" in accordance with Tzeachten Laws. Non-conforming or grandfathered uses willcontinue to be permitted unless the use is discontinued. Any alteration of the land use will require priorapproval by Chief and Council.

12.6 Plan Variance and AmendmentA variance may be requested when minor changes to the Land Use Plan are required as opposed to asignificant amendment as referenced in the Tzeachten First Nation Land Code. Minor changes are thosethat:

• Do not compromise the vision or the objectives of the land use designations;• Would result in minimal environmental, cultural, and economic consequences; and



• Would not result in a precedent (likely to lead to a number of similar requests).

An amendment to the Land Use Plan may be required in order to:

• Improve the clarity of the Land Use Plan and thereby contribute to a better decision-making process;

• Accommodate Addition to Reserve lands; or• Address a new land use or new information, or to update the Land Use Plan in

respect to decisions regarding improvements to land management.

POLICIES

a. Land Code All amendments to the Land Use Plan must conform to the Tzeachten FirstNation Land Code.

b. Variance Variances to the Land Use Plan will be considered provided that they meetthe standard of a minor change.

c. Amendment Amendments to the Land Use Plan are expected to involve substantiveresearch and discussion prior to a decision being made by Tzeachten FirstNation.

12.7 Monitoring and ReviewThe Land Use Plan will be monitored and reviewed on a regular basis to ensure that the vision andobjectives still meet the needs of the community. The Land Use Plan will be reviewed approximatelyevery five (5) years. The purpose of this review is to ensure that the vision and objectives are still valid,identify successes and potentially add policies or actions as well as modify the existing policies andactions to ensure that the Land Use Plan is current and relevant to the community.

OBJECTIVES

• Ensure the Land Use Plan reflects Tzeachten First Nation’s current needs.• Provide a mechanism for amendments to allow the Land Use Plan to adapt to future

needs and changes.• Establish an avenue to allow Tzeachten First Nation members, developers, and

proponents of land use activities to provide input in the success and challenges ofthe Land Use Plan.

POLICIES

a. Review Period Every five (5) years, a comprehensive review of the Land Use Plan will becompleted.

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