3205 Arbutus St (DP-2023-00379) development application

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The Director of Planning approved the application on September 12, 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"


Strand has applied to the City of Vancouver for permission to develop a four-storey mixed-use residential building with five storeys of secured market residential rental units to the rear of the commercial [retail] space for a total of 54 dwelling units, and an additional partial storey for an amenity room, consisting of:

  • A total height of approximately 55 ft. to top of parapet and 65 ft. to the top of the amenity room
  • A total floor space ratio of 2.56 (approximately 42,950 sq. ft.)
  • Two levels of underground parking providing a total of 52 parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane

Under the site’s pending CD-1 zoning, the application is “conditional” so it may be permitted. However, it requires the decision of the Director of Planning.

Strand has applied to the City of Vancouver for permission to develop a four-storey mixed-use residential building with five storeys of secured market residential rental units to the rear of the commercial [retail] space for a total of 54 dwelling units, and an additional partial storey for an amenity room, consisting of:

  • A total height of approximately 55 ft. to top of parapet and 65 ft. to the top of the amenity room
  • A total floor space ratio of 2.56 (approximately 42,950 sq. ft.)
  • Two levels of underground parking providing a total of 52 parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane

Under the site’s pending CD-1 zoning, the application is “conditional” so it may be permitted. However, it requires the decision of the Director of Planning.