1108 E 53rd Ave (DP-2020-00668) development application

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The Director of Planning approved this application, and a Development Permit was issued on March 21, 2022.


Terra Firma Design Ltd. has applied to the City of Vancouver for permission to develop the following on this site:

  • To alter, add and convert this existing character one-family dwelling to a multiple conversion dwelling (Building 1) containing three dwelling units, to develop a one-family dwelling (Building 2) on the middle of the site, and to develop a two-family infill dwelling (Building 3) at rear, for a total of six dwelling units
  • Building 1: Height of 30.70 ft. Floor Space Ratio: 0.41 (3,844.04 sq. ft.)
  • Building 2: Height of 27.50 ft. Floor Space Ratio: 0.19 (1,798.08 sq. ft.)
  • Building 3: Height of 25.98 ft. Floor Space Ratio: 0.25 (2,392.50 sq. ft.)
  • Total of five parking spaces having vehicular access from Ross St and the rear Lane

Under the site’s existing RS-1 zoning, the application is “conditional” so it may be permitted. However, it requires the decision of the Director of Planning.


Terra Firma Design Ltd. has applied to the City of Vancouver for permission to develop the following on this site:

  • To alter, add and convert this existing character one-family dwelling to a multiple conversion dwelling (Building 1) containing three dwelling units, to develop a one-family dwelling (Building 2) on the middle of the site, and to develop a two-family infill dwelling (Building 3) at rear, for a total of six dwelling units
  • Building 1: Height of 30.70 ft. Floor Space Ratio: 0.41 (3,844.04 sq. ft.)
  • Building 2: Height of 27.50 ft. Floor Space Ratio: 0.19 (1,798.08 sq. ft.)
  • Building 3: Height of 25.98 ft. Floor Space Ratio: 0.25 (2,392.50 sq. ft.)
  • Total of five parking spaces having vehicular access from Ross St and the rear Lane

Under the site’s existing RS-1 zoning, the application is “conditional” so it may be permitted. However, it requires the decision of the Director of Planning.