215 West 1st Avenue text amendment
The City of Vancouver has received a rezoning application to amend CD-1 (454) for an increase in height from 13.5 m (44 ft.) to 18.8 m (62 ft.). The existing zoning allows for Institutional uses which includes School – Elementary or Secondary. The proposal is for the development of a four-storey elementary school building, which includes:
- 6,000 sq. m (64,583 sq. ft.) for instructional areas including classrooms, gymnasium, and community facilities to accommodate 630 students;
- An activated rooftop space;
- A floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.0; and
- A building height of 18.8 m (62 ft.).
This application is being considered under the Southeast False Creek Official Development Plan
Application drawings and statistics are posted as-submitted to the City. Following staff review, the final project statistics are documented within the referral report.
The opportunity to ask questions through the Q&A is available from July 16 to July 29, 2025.
We post all questions as-is and aim to respond within two business days. Some questions may require coordination with internal departments and additional time may be needed to post a response.
Please note that the comment form will remain open after the Q&A period. The Rezoning Planner can also be contacted directly for any further feedback or questions.
