2560-2580 Trafalgar St rezoning application
We would like your feedback on a rezoning application at 2560-2580 Trafalgar St. The zoning would change from RS-7 (Residential) District to RR-2A (Residential Rental) District.
The RR-2A district allows for:
- A 4-storey apartment building where all units are secured as market rental;
- A floor space ratio (FSR) up to 2.0; and
- A maximum building height of 13.7 m (45 ft.).
The application is being considered under the Secured Rental Policy (Section 2.4 Rezonings in Low-Density Transition Areas).
If approved, this site's zoning will change to RR-2A. Any development on the site would have to conform to these zoning regulations and design guidelines. This approach differs from a site-specific Comprehensive Development (CD) District rezoning. It allows for a simplified rezoning process and provides greater clarity and consistency on the types of new secured rental buildings that may be built in eligible low-density areas.
The specific form of development (building design) will be reviewed through a future Development Permit process. Application drawings will be available for viewing and comment at that time.
Rezoning Policy Background
On December 14, 2021, Council approved amendments to the Secured Rental Policy (SRP) to allow simplified rezonings in low-density areas near shopping, public transportation and other amenities. This policy is intended to help:
- Increase housing choice for renter households
- Streamline processes and clarifying policy requirements
- Diversify rental housing options
- Respond to the City’s Climate Emergency
- Help enhance local shopping areas
- Improving livability of rental housing
Learn more about:
- Secured Rental Policy
- Public feedback during the development of SRP
- How SRP helps deliver key objectives of the Housing Vancouver Strategy
- Sites eligible for rezoning in low-density transition areas (map included)
Online Public Hearing: Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 1:00 pm
These Public Hearings are to be convened by electronic means, with in-person attendance also available. You may participate in the Public Hearing either by speaking by phone or in person, or by submitting written comments that will be distributed to the Mayor and Councillors.
Or give feedback via mail to:
City of Vancouver, City Clerk’s Office
453 West 12th Avenue, Third Floor
Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1V4
Requests to speak open at 8:30 am on Friday, September 15, 2023. You may also register in person at City Hall between 12:30 and 1:00 pm on the day of the Public Hearing. All spoken and written comments will be publicly accessible on the City of Vancouver’s website with your full name attached.
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 from Friday, September 15, 2023, and for viewing on the meeting agenda page on the same Friday starting at 1:00 pm. Minutes of the Public Hearing will also be available at this location approximately two business days after the meeting.
