Plans & Strategies

• Housing

  Delta is required by law to complete a housing needs assessment every five years. Delta’s Housing Needs Assessment was completed in February 2020 and updated in September 2024. It draws on more than 50 datasets from the Census, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, BC Assessment, BC Housing, and local real estate boards to provide a quantitative overview of the housing landscape. To supplement these findings, staff undertook a comprehensive community engagement program that saw more than 1,600 touchpoints with community members. The resulting document describes current and anticipated housing needs in Delta and was used to create the Housing Action Plan. For more information, please visit Let's Talk Delta.

  The Housing Action Plan sets out eight strategies to address the needs identified in the Housing Needs Assessment. The Plan reflects Delta’s commitment to taking action on housing over the next five years and was adopted by Council in November 2021. It guides policy and decision-making to address current and anticipated housing needs. For more information, please visit Let's Talk Delta.

  The Tenant Relocation Policy and Rental Stock Protection Policy work in tandem to help protect renter households. The Tenant Relocation Policy requires developers to compensate tenants above and beyond what is required by the Residential Tenancy Act when rezoning and redeveloping a multi-family rental building. Through the policy, tenants are eligible to receive help finding a new home, financial compensation, and a discounted rent or sales price on units in the new development should they wish to return. The Rental Stock Protection Policy requires no net loss of purpose-built rental units as a result of redevelopment and will help protect the supply of rental housing in the City. Both policies were approved by Council on July 24, 2023.

• Accessibility

  The City of Delta's Accessibility Plan was adopted by Council on June 19, 2023. It was developed in consultation with the City’s Mobility and Accessibility Committee, with additional input from the Delta Police Department and Delta School District. It includes 34 actions that address the six principles in the Accessible British Columbia Act of inclusion, adaptability, diversity, collaboration, self-determination, and universal design. The Mobility and Accessibility Committee endorsed the Plan at its May 4, 2023 meeting and it remains a standing item on the Committee’s agenda, to be reviewed at updated at least once every three years. The Plan will help staff continue ongoing efforts to enhance accessibility and provide support for people with disabilities throughout the community.

  To provide feedback on the Accessibility Plan, please contact Emily Gray, Manager of Community Planning at egray@delta.ca or 604 952-3601.

• Agriculture

  The Agricultural Plan aims to support Delta's agricultural sector by uncovering practical solutions to challenges and identify opportunities to strengthen the long-term viability of local agriculture. The Plan provides an overview of Delta’s agriculture sector, identifies emerging issues and opportunities, and recommends innovative best practices with a focus on action items within the City’s jurisdiction. The Plan was recently updated and was adopted by Council on July 24, 2023. For more information on the update process, please visit Let's Talk Delta. 

  Delta’s Agriculture (A1) zone is currently being updated to align the City’s zoning regulations with current provincial legislation. For more information, see: Agriculture (A1) Zone Update | Let's Talk Delta.

• Economy

  The South Delta Business Sustainability Strategy is a detailed report that sets an action plan for business leadership organizations, business owners, commercial property owners, and the City of Delta to pursue the long-term viability of the South Delta business community in light of large adjacent commercial developments.

• Heritage

  The Heritage Strategy provides the community with an effective, sustainable and realistic plan to encourage the conservation and long-term viability of community heritage resources. Planning tools such as Heritage Conservation Areas and Heritage Revitalization Agreements can be used to incentivize protection and restoration of heritage properties. More information is available on the Heritage Conservation & Protection page. Delta also maintains a fund to support heritage conservation and encourage the retention and maintenance of heritage properties through Heritage Conservation Grants. 

• Climate Action

  Delta works to integrate policies for positive climate action across all plans and strategies. Delta is a member of Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI), a global leader in sustainability and the largest international association of local, regional and national government organizations in the world. Delta was one of three cities in Canada chosen by ICLEI Canada to participate in a pilot adaptation planning tool kit study for communities. Over the next several years, we will work with ICLEI Canada to address corporate and community adaptation issues in Delta. For more information on climate action in Delta, see Climate Action.

Neighbourhood-level & Area Planning

• Ladner

  • Ladner Village Height Map
  • Ladner Village Core Development Permit Area
• North Delta

  • Scott Road Corridor Height Map
  • Nordel Social Heart Development Permit Area
  • Delsom Lands Development Permit Area
• Tsawwassen

  • Tsawwassen Urban Centre Development Permit Area
  • Tsawwassen Golf and Country Club Development Permit Area
  • Southlands Village Development Permit Area