1618 Stephens St (DP-2022-00833) development application

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The Director of Planning approved the application on April 20, 2023, subject to conditions.  A Development Permit may be issued once all conditions have been satisfied. For more information, please see the Prior-to letter under "Application documents"


Formwerks Architectural Inc. has applied to the City of Vancouver for permission to develop the following on this site:

  • To retain, alter and renovate this existing Heritage house at the rear of the site and to develop an infill single detached house at the front of the site
  • A proposed total Floor Space Ratio of 0.83 for the site (Approximately 2,365 sq. ft.),
    • 0.20 FSR for the existing house
    • 0.63 FSR for the infill house
  • Proposing total heights of approximately
    • 27.7 ft. (Heritage)
    • 34.7 ft. (infill)
  • Infill house to include attached two-car garage having vehicular access from Stephens Street.

Under the site’s existing RT-8 zoning, the application is “conditional” so it may be permitted. However, it requires the decision of the Director of Planning.

Formwerks Architectural Inc. has applied to the City of Vancouver for permission to develop the following on this site:

  • To retain, alter and renovate this existing Heritage house at the rear of the site and to develop an infill single detached house at the front of the site
  • A proposed total Floor Space Ratio of 0.83 for the site (Approximately 2,365 sq. ft.),
    • 0.20 FSR for the existing house
    • 0.63 FSR for the infill house
  • Proposing total heights of approximately
    • 27.7 ft. (Heritage)
    • 34.7 ft. (infill)
  • Infill house to include attached two-car garage having vehicular access from Stephens Street.

Under the site’s existing RT-8 zoning, the application is “conditional” so it may be permitted. However, it requires the decision of the Director of Planning.