Regulation Redesign: Simplifying rules for city building
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Image: Drawing of organized zoning document.Amendments to simplify height regulations approved by Council at Public Hearing on July 6, 2021.
Based on ideas and comments we heard at our June 2019 workshop on floor area and height regulations, we worked on amendments to simplify, clarify, and make our height regulations easier to understand. The proposed amendments include:
creating new definitions new definitions for building height and decorative roof
updating base surface definitions
updating section 10.18 height regulations to modernize language, provide more flexibility for roof access and roof-top amenity features and to clarify decorative roof regulations
Image: Drawing of organized zoning document.Amendments to simplify height regulations approved by Council at Public Hearing on July 6, 2021.
Based on ideas and comments we heard at our June 2019 workshop on floor area and height regulations, we worked on amendments to simplify, clarify, and make our height regulations easier to understand. The proposed amendments include:
creating new definitions new definitions for building height and decorative roof
updating base surface definitions
updating section 10.18 height regulations to modernize language, provide more flexibility for roof access and roof-top amenity features and to clarify decorative roof regulations
CLOSED: This survey has concluded. Thank you for sharing your feedback on proposed amendments to simplify height regulations. Comments submitted will be summarized in a staff report for Council, which will be made public. Sign up to receive project updates at vancouver.ca/RegRedesign.
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Watch the video to learn more about the proposed amendments to simplify and update height regulations. Share your thoughts by completing the comment form or ask a question on the "Ask a question" tab. Your input will help to create clearer and more effective regulations. Comment form closes March 31, 2021.
Resources for more information on the proposed amendments and details on previous public consultation on this topic:
Regulation Redesign: Simplifying rules for city building has finished this stage
Spring 2018 to Winter 2019
Develop options and directions
Regulation Redesign: Simplifying rules for city building has finished this stage
Winter 2019 to Spring 2020
Further develop and implement solutions
Regulation Redesign: Simplifying rules for city building is currently at this stage
Spring 2020 to Fall 2022
Modernize by-law structure and format, simplify and clarify regulations, and establish an enduring land use framework.
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Proposed amendments to simplify height regulations
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Regulation Redesign: Simplifying Rules for City Building