966 W 18th Ave (Balfour Block) rezoning application (906-982 W 18th Ave, 907-975 W 19th Ave & 3403-3415 Laurel St)

RR-2C Building Example

R1-1 Building Example

The City of Vancouver has received a new application to rezone the subject site from CD-1 (884) District to RR-2C (Residential Rental) and R1-1 (Residential) Districts. The application is inconsistent with the Cambie Corridor Plan, as it does not deliver the public open space and childcare objectives set out in the enabling policy.

The northwest portion of the site is proposed to be rezoned to:

• RR-2C to allow for:
  • A 6-storey residential rental building; with
  • A maximum building height of 19.8 m; and
  • A maximum floor space ratio (FSR) of 2.70.
  • Approximately 90 units, with no below-market rental units proposed.

The remaining portion of the site is proposed to be subdivided into twenty lots and be rezoned to:

• R1-1 to allow for:
  • Multiplex housing (or other smaller typologies allowable under this zoning); with
  • A maximum height of 11.5 m; and
  • A maximum density of 1.00 FSR; and
  • Up to 4 dwelling units per lot.

If approved, this site's zoning will change to RR-2C and R1-1. 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, as it allows for zoning certainty and consistency through established district schedules rather than project-specific regulations.

The City’s Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy applies to this site. This policy provides assistance and protection to eligible renters impacted by redevelopment activity. To learn more visit: vancouver.ca/protecting-tenants.

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.

Previous rezoning application (August 30, 2021):

The proposal allowed for the development of a 6-storey rental building; a 6-storey condo building with a rooftop amenity and a childcare space on the ground floor; seven 3- to 4-storey townhome buildings. The proposal included public open space. This By-Law has been enacted on December 10, 2024.

For further detail refer to: https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/balfour-block.

Note: Additional information has been added on January 30, 2026.