4471-4485 Fraser St & 691 E 29th Ave rezoning application
This application was approved by Council at Public Hearing on March 11, 2025.
Revised Application (July 19, 2024)
The City of Vancouver has received a revision to this application to rezone the subject site. The revised application seeks to rezone from RT-2 (Residential) District to RR-3A (Residential Rental) District. The proposal includes:
- 4-storey mixed-use rental building;
- A partial storey for rooftop amenity space (optional);
- Commercial space on the ground floor; and
- A floor space ratio (FSR) up to 2.40.
This is a revised application from a previous proposal submitted on December 19, 2023. Key changes from the previous version include:
- Reduces number of building storeys from 6 to 4 storeys;
- Decreases density from 3.40 to 2.40;
- Provides a partial storey for rooftop amenity space (optional); and
- Removes the residential floor area for below market rental units.
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-3A. 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)
Rezoning Application (December 19, 2023)
The previous rezoning application, submitted on December 19, 2023, sought to rezone the subject site from RT-2 (Residential) District to RR-3B (Residential Rental) District. The proposal included:
- A 6-storey mixed-use apartment building where all dwelling units are secured as market rental;
- A partial storey for rooftop amenity space (optional);
- At least 20% of the residential floor area for below market rental units;
- Commercial space at the ground floor; and
- A floor space ratio (FSR) up to 3.40.
Comments received to date regarding this application will be considered as part of the staff review.
The opportunity to ask questions through the Q&A is available from February 14 to February 27, 2024.
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.