185-193 SW Marine Dr and 7980 Manitoba St text amendment
The City of Vancouver has received an application to amend CD-1 (908) for an increase in height from 17.4 m (57 ft.) to 19.8 m (65 ft.), an increase in floor space ratio (FSR) from 2.4 to 3.0, and to include 20% of the residential floor area for below-market rental units.
The previously approved application is linked here: https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/185-193-sw-marine-dr
The current proposal is for a six-storey residential rental building and includes:
- 61 units with 20% of the residential floor area for below-market rental units;
- A floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.0; and
- A building height of 19.8 m (65 ft.).
This application is being considered under the Transit-Oriented Areas Rezoning Policy.
The City’s Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy applies to this site. This policy provides assistance and protections to eligible renters impacted by redevelopment activity. To learn more visit: vancouver.ca/protecting-tenants.
Application drawings and statistics are posted as-submitted to the City. Following staff review, the final project statistics are documented within the referral report.
Future Council Decision: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:30 am
In accordance with the Vancouver Charter, a Public Hearing is not required if a proposed zoning by-law is consistent with the Vancouver Official Development Plan. If the proposed zoning by-law is consistent with the Vancouver Official Development Plan, is for the sole purpose, in part or in whole, a residential development, and contains a majority residential use, a Public Hearing is prohibited.
These Council meetings are to be convened by electronic means, with in-person attendance also available. You may participate by submitting written comments that will be distributed to the Mayor and Councillors. There will be no opportunity to speak at the Council meeting.
Or give feedback via mail to:
City of Vancouver, City Clerk’s Office
453 West 12th Avenue, Third Floor
Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1V4
Copies of the draft by-laws will be made available for in-person viewing from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays at the City Clerk’s Office on the 3rd Floor of City Hall starting Monday, April 27, 2026, and for viewing on the meeting agenda page (once posted). Minutes of the Council meeting will also be available at this location approximately two business days after the meeting.
