2966 W 4th Ave (DP-2025-00191) development application

Backyard Marketplace Ltd. has applied to the City of Vancouver for permission to change the use of the vacant lot to a “similar to” Farmer’s Market, to operate until December 31, 2025, at the above noted address, consisting of:

• Up to 20 retail vendors (tables with umbrellas), one storage container, two portable water closets, one bar trailer, public seating, live music, beer garden and two food trucks
• Proposed hours of operation:
  • Beer garden: Thursday to Sunday, 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • Retail vendors: Setup and marketplace: Saturday and Sundays 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Under the site’s existing RM-4 and C-2 zoning, the application is “conditional” so it may be permitted, however it requires the decision of the Director of Planning.