City-initiated zoning changes (rezoning) in areas of Broadway and Cambie Corridor Plans

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The City of Vancouver is proposing zoning changes to implement Council-approved policy. The proposal is for a City-initiated rezoning of certain areas of Broadway and Cambie Corridor to new low-rise and tower district schedules. These district schedules will standardize regulations across the applicable plan areas and simplify the development approvals process.

If approved, this initiative would eliminate the need for owners to apply for a rezoning on each individual site. Instead, applicants could proceed directly to a development permit application.

The new zoning would allow for multi-family buildings from approximately four to 22 storeys, depending on site conditions, in areas close to transit and commercial centres. Consistent with approved plan policies, the highest density buildings under this zone would be required to include affordable housing and/or childcare, and may choose to provide local-serving retail or service spaces. Lower-density development options that currently exist on these parcels would remain (such as under R1-1 zoning). The new district schedules will be accompanied by guidelines that will provide additional guidance on urban design aspects.

This project is one of the implementation initiatives under the Vancouver Plan, which includes direction to simplify, clarify and consolidate plans, policies and regulations to improve the development process. These proposed changes would allow housing projects to be built faster with less cost, giving priority to providing homes for people who need them and working toward maintaining diversity in the city.

Learn more about the proposed zoning changes [PDF - 4 MB].

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If approved, this initiative would eliminate the need for owners to apply for a rezoning on each individual site. Instead, applicants could proceed directly to a development permit application.

Learn more about the proposed zoning changes [PDF - 4 MB].

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Share What is the timeline for each step in the rezoning process - rezoning application, development application, building application, occupancy application? If there is no rezoning application, how much quicker would the process be? Would tenants still get the same amount of heads up that rezoning Is happening to their building? How will you communicate to tenants without the rezoning application step? on Facebook Share What is the timeline for each step in the rezoning process - rezoning application, development application, building application, occupancy application? If there is no rezoning application, how much quicker would the process be? Would tenants still get the same amount of heads up that rezoning Is happening to their building? How will you communicate to tenants without the rezoning application step? on Twitter Share What is the timeline for each step in the rezoning process - rezoning application, development application, building application, occupancy application? If there is no rezoning application, how much quicker would the process be? Would tenants still get the same amount of heads up that rezoning Is happening to their building? How will you communicate to tenants without the rezoning application step? on Linkedin Email What is the timeline for each step in the rezoning process - rezoning application, development application, building application, occupancy application? If there is no rezoning application, how much quicker would the process be? Would tenants still get the same amount of heads up that rezoning Is happening to their building? How will you communicate to tenants without the rezoning application step? link

What is the timeline for each step in the rezoning process - rezoning application, development application, building application, occupancy application? If there is no rezoning application, how much quicker would the process be? Would tenants still get the same amount of heads up that rezoning Is happening to their building? How will you communicate to tenants without the rezoning application step?

AVR asked about 1 month ago

Thank you for your questions. The timelines for each stage of development varies based on a number of factors such as project complexity, site conditions and applicant response time. If approved, this initiative would remove the requirements for rezoning, thereby reducing approximately 12-15 months of processing time and associated fees.
The City's Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy (TRPP) will continue to apply for development permit applications. Under the TRPP, a Tenant Relocation Plan and early communication with tenants must be provided. In all cases, including where the TRPP does not apply, landlords issuing a notice to end tenancy for landlord’s use for renovation, demolition, or conversion must still provide renters with notice, compensation, and right of first refusal as required by the Residential Tenancy Act.
Share How will current tenants in these areas be affected by the proposed zoning changes? As larger-scale developments replace existing rental units, tenants may face displacement and increased housing costs. While higher-density development has benefits, it is essential to implement new and specific measures that protect existing residents. To ensure equitable development, policies should include guaranteed access to new units for displaced tenants, provisions for comparable unit sizes to prevent significant reductions in living space (ex. moving tenants from 800 sq ft to 400 sq ft units is unconscionable), and relocation policies that allow residents to remain within their communities. Relocating tenants to distant neighbourhoods disconnected from their schools, workplaces, and social networks could have significant social and economic consequences. on Facebook Share How will current tenants in these areas be affected by the proposed zoning changes? As larger-scale developments replace existing rental units, tenants may face displacement and increased housing costs. While higher-density development has benefits, it is essential to implement new and specific measures that protect existing residents. To ensure equitable development, policies should include guaranteed access to new units for displaced tenants, provisions for comparable unit sizes to prevent significant reductions in living space (ex. moving tenants from 800 sq ft to 400 sq ft units is unconscionable), and relocation policies that allow residents to remain within their communities. Relocating tenants to distant neighbourhoods disconnected from their schools, workplaces, and social networks could have significant social and economic consequences. on Twitter Share How will current tenants in these areas be affected by the proposed zoning changes? As larger-scale developments replace existing rental units, tenants may face displacement and increased housing costs. While higher-density development has benefits, it is essential to implement new and specific measures that protect existing residents. To ensure equitable development, policies should include guaranteed access to new units for displaced tenants, provisions for comparable unit sizes to prevent significant reductions in living space (ex. moving tenants from 800 sq ft to 400 sq ft units is unconscionable), and relocation policies that allow residents to remain within their communities. Relocating tenants to distant neighbourhoods disconnected from their schools, workplaces, and social networks could have significant social and economic consequences. on Linkedin Email How will current tenants in these areas be affected by the proposed zoning changes? As larger-scale developments replace existing rental units, tenants may face displacement and increased housing costs. While higher-density development has benefits, it is essential to implement new and specific measures that protect existing residents. To ensure equitable development, policies should include guaranteed access to new units for displaced tenants, provisions for comparable unit sizes to prevent significant reductions in living space (ex. moving tenants from 800 sq ft to 400 sq ft units is unconscionable), and relocation policies that allow residents to remain within their communities. Relocating tenants to distant neighbourhoods disconnected from their schools, workplaces, and social networks could have significant social and economic consequences. link

How will current tenants in these areas be affected by the proposed zoning changes? As larger-scale developments replace existing rental units, tenants may face displacement and increased housing costs. While higher-density development has benefits, it is essential to implement new and specific measures that protect existing residents. To ensure equitable development, policies should include guaranteed access to new units for displaced tenants, provisions for comparable unit sizes to prevent significant reductions in living space (ex. moving tenants from 800 sq ft to 400 sq ft units is unconscionable), and relocation policies that allow residents to remain within their communities. Relocating tenants to distant neighbourhoods disconnected from their schools, workplaces, and social networks could have significant social and economic consequences.

mbee asked about 1 month ago
Thank you for your questions. Eligible tenants impacted by redevelopment of their building will be provided with financial compensation and protections in accordance with the City’s Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy (TRPP). All eligible tenants will be offered the option of assistance from the developer with identifying alternate accommodations. All options should be in Vancouver, unless otherwise specified by the tenant.

Under the Broadway Plan, tenants have access to enhanced tenant protections. These enhanced protections include:
- Option to return to the new buildings at their current rent, or a 20% discount on city-wide average market rents, whichever is less.
- Receiving a temporary rent top-up equal to the difference between their current rent and rent in a new unit during construction of the new building if they will be returning
- When the building is completed, returning tenants will be able to return to new homes that are an appropriate size for their household.
For more information on the TRPP, see: https://guidelines.vancouver.ca/bulletins/bulletin-rental-tenant-relocation-protection-policy.pdf
Share Is it the intention of planning to stop publishing floorplans for proposed developments? The potential for making mistakes in FSR calculations without public transparency is increased. The omission of floorplans would create far less transparency when it comes to commenting on the sizes of BMR units and of smaller studios. on Facebook Share Is it the intention of planning to stop publishing floorplans for proposed developments? The potential for making mistakes in FSR calculations without public transparency is increased. The omission of floorplans would create far less transparency when it comes to commenting on the sizes of BMR units and of smaller studios. on Twitter Share Is it the intention of planning to stop publishing floorplans for proposed developments? The potential for making mistakes in FSR calculations without public transparency is increased. The omission of floorplans would create far less transparency when it comes to commenting on the sizes of BMR units and of smaller studios. on Linkedin Email Is it the intention of planning to stop publishing floorplans for proposed developments? The potential for making mistakes in FSR calculations without public transparency is increased. The omission of floorplans would create far less transparency when it comes to commenting on the sizes of BMR units and of smaller studios. link

Is it the intention of planning to stop publishing floorplans for proposed developments? The potential for making mistakes in FSR calculations without public transparency is increased. The omission of floorplans would create far less transparency when it comes to commenting on the sizes of BMR units and of smaller studios.

redpanda asked about 1 month ago

Thank you for your question. Development permit (DP) applications are made public online and this process will remain in place under the proposed initiative. Development permit applications can be viewed at https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/development. Information for each DP application will include a site plan, elevation drawings and other relevant project information.
For more information on the developmernt permit application process, visit the City's website here: https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/development-permit.aspx
Share Hi staff, I moved to the Broadway-Granville area last year and may have missed part of the discussion. After reading what is available on the website, I would like to have the following 3 questions clarified: 1. The population around Broadway will likely increase to 3 to 4 times of the current one based on the rezoning plan. While the subway can absorb the East-West bound traffic, there is little being mentioned on the traffic towards downtown, especially the bottleneck on the bridges. Given that a portion of the traffic will be heading beyond downtown, simply increasing buses will not be sufficient. Does the city have any plan to address this issue? 2. There are many diverse small businesses within the rezoning area, and many of them will be eliminated during the redevelopment. Does the city have any measure to protect and preserve the small businesses and the diversity from large chains? 3. One can foresee that there will be a "wall" of high-rise buildings along Broadway after the rezoning. Frequently the images and information provided by developers cannot reflect the impact on the aspects like view, light reflection and noise. Will there be any assistance from the city, beyond the guidelines and numbers in professional language, to help the current residents to understand these impacts? on Facebook Share Hi staff, I moved to the Broadway-Granville area last year and may have missed part of the discussion. After reading what is available on the website, I would like to have the following 3 questions clarified: 1. The population around Broadway will likely increase to 3 to 4 times of the current one based on the rezoning plan. While the subway can absorb the East-West bound traffic, there is little being mentioned on the traffic towards downtown, especially the bottleneck on the bridges. Given that a portion of the traffic will be heading beyond downtown, simply increasing buses will not be sufficient. Does the city have any plan to address this issue? 2. There are many diverse small businesses within the rezoning area, and many of them will be eliminated during the redevelopment. Does the city have any measure to protect and preserve the small businesses and the diversity from large chains? 3. One can foresee that there will be a "wall" of high-rise buildings along Broadway after the rezoning. Frequently the images and information provided by developers cannot reflect the impact on the aspects like view, light reflection and noise. Will there be any assistance from the city, beyond the guidelines and numbers in professional language, to help the current residents to understand these impacts? on Twitter Share Hi staff, I moved to the Broadway-Granville area last year and may have missed part of the discussion. After reading what is available on the website, I would like to have the following 3 questions clarified: 1. The population around Broadway will likely increase to 3 to 4 times of the current one based on the rezoning plan. While the subway can absorb the East-West bound traffic, there is little being mentioned on the traffic towards downtown, especially the bottleneck on the bridges. Given that a portion of the traffic will be heading beyond downtown, simply increasing buses will not be sufficient. Does the city have any plan to address this issue? 2. There are many diverse small businesses within the rezoning area, and many of them will be eliminated during the redevelopment. Does the city have any measure to protect and preserve the small businesses and the diversity from large chains? 3. One can foresee that there will be a "wall" of high-rise buildings along Broadway after the rezoning. Frequently the images and information provided by developers cannot reflect the impact on the aspects like view, light reflection and noise. Will there be any assistance from the city, beyond the guidelines and numbers in professional language, to help the current residents to understand these impacts? on Linkedin Email Hi staff, I moved to the Broadway-Granville area last year and may have missed part of the discussion. After reading what is available on the website, I would like to have the following 3 questions clarified: 1. The population around Broadway will likely increase to 3 to 4 times of the current one based on the rezoning plan. While the subway can absorb the East-West bound traffic, there is little being mentioned on the traffic towards downtown, especially the bottleneck on the bridges. Given that a portion of the traffic will be heading beyond downtown, simply increasing buses will not be sufficient. Does the city have any plan to address this issue? 2. There are many diverse small businesses within the rezoning area, and many of them will be eliminated during the redevelopment. Does the city have any measure to protect and preserve the small businesses and the diversity from large chains? 3. One can foresee that there will be a "wall" of high-rise buildings along Broadway after the rezoning. Frequently the images and information provided by developers cannot reflect the impact on the aspects like view, light reflection and noise. Will there be any assistance from the city, beyond the guidelines and numbers in professional language, to help the current residents to understand these impacts? link

Hi staff, I moved to the Broadway-Granville area last year and may have missed part of the discussion. After reading what is available on the website, I would like to have the following 3 questions clarified: 1. The population around Broadway will likely increase to 3 to 4 times of the current one based on the rezoning plan. While the subway can absorb the East-West bound traffic, there is little being mentioned on the traffic towards downtown, especially the bottleneck on the bridges. Given that a portion of the traffic will be heading beyond downtown, simply increasing buses will not be sufficient. Does the city have any plan to address this issue? 2. There are many diverse small businesses within the rezoning area, and many of them will be eliminated during the redevelopment. Does the city have any measure to protect and preserve the small businesses and the diversity from large chains? 3. One can foresee that there will be a "wall" of high-rise buildings along Broadway after the rezoning. Frequently the images and information provided by developers cannot reflect the impact on the aspects like view, light reflection and noise. Will there be any assistance from the city, beyond the guidelines and numbers in professional language, to help the current residents to understand these impacts?

Jeff L. asked about 1 month ago

Thank you for your questions.

1. As of 2021, the Broadway Plan area had a population of 83,000 residents. The City estimates that the Broadway Plan will create development capacity for up to 64,000 additional residents in the area over the course of the 30 years.

The Broadway Plan includes a strategy for transportation as growth occurs in the area. The transportation strategy considers the interconnected transportation system and all modes of transportation. You can find more information starting on pg. 376 of the Broadway Plan here: https://guidelines.vancouver.ca/policy-plan-broadway.pdf

2. The areas being considered for City-initiated rezoning are existing residential-zoned areas. As a result, there are few existing businesses in these areas.

With that said, the Broadway Plan does seek to support existing small and local businesses. One approach taken in the Plan is to focus growth away from the 'Village' areas, which are comprised of cherished local shopping streets like West 4th Avenue, South Granville, and Main Street. In these areas, the Plan seeks to limit building heights and densities in order to reduce redevelopment pressures on local businesses.

Additionally, where new development does occur, the City encourages a variety of storefront widths to accommodate a diversity of different business types, including small businesses.

3. Thank you for your input on this subject. City staff understand that planning and development information can be quite technical and it is important to consider how information is communicated to residents.

In the Broadway Plan, the City has tried to also include experiential images showing what areas may look like in the future. Below are a few links to examples that attempt to illustrate the future of the area.

Broadway Plan Character Areas (pg. 36-61): https://guidelines.vancouver.ca/policy-plan-broadway.pdf
Illustration of Broadway Plan build-out over time (pg. 34-37): https://council.vancouver.ca/20241211/documents/cfsc1StaffPresentation.pdf

There are certainly opportunities for improvement in this regard and we will consider your comments for future efforts.
Share Will the Burrard Street View Cone (and other view cones) be respected?!? Our building’s construction was limited/modified to maintain views of the North Shore from Burrard Street; I sincerely hope that this is maintained or we’ll end up with a Manhattan hellscape of concrete with no views. on Facebook Share Will the Burrard Street View Cone (and other view cones) be respected?!? Our building’s construction was limited/modified to maintain views of the North Shore from Burrard Street; I sincerely hope that this is maintained or we’ll end up with a Manhattan hellscape of concrete with no views. on Twitter Share Will the Burrard Street View Cone (and other view cones) be respected?!? Our building’s construction was limited/modified to maintain views of the North Shore from Burrard Street; I sincerely hope that this is maintained or we’ll end up with a Manhattan hellscape of concrete with no views. on Linkedin Email Will the Burrard Street View Cone (and other view cones) be respected?!? Our building’s construction was limited/modified to maintain views of the North Shore from Burrard Street; I sincerely hope that this is maintained or we’ll end up with a Manhattan hellscape of concrete with no views. link

Will the Burrard Street View Cone (and other view cones) be respected?!? Our building’s construction was limited/modified to maintain views of the North Shore from Burrard Street; I sincerely hope that this is maintained or we’ll end up with a Manhattan hellscape of concrete with no views.

saltwedge asked about 1 month ago

Thank you for your question. We understand the desire to ensure protected public views are maintained.
There are no additional changes to the City's Public View Guidelines being proposed as part of this work. All new development would be expected to comply with those guidelines. However, it should be noted that the City's protected public views have changed recently following a comprehensive review. The intent of the review was to modernize Vancouver's public views to balance various City priorities.

Council approved updates to the City's protected public views in July 2024. Several protected public views were either amended or removed as part of this work. You can find more information on our webpage: https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/protecting-public-views.aspx
Following this review, protected public views along Burrard Street to the north have been removed. Previously, there were public views identified in the North Burrard C-3A Design Guidelines; however, those guidelines were repealed by Council in December 2024.
Share For this address - 1004-1010 West Broadway (intersection of Oak Street & West Broadway), I have the following questions: - considering the location, can this site go through the city-initiated rezoning process. Will it then skip rezoning & will only need development plan application? - given the sloped site has a difference of approx. 17' elevation from north to south, and if the design proposal has a corner public open space on the ground floor, can it have minor increase in height? - if the proposed design has commercial uses to serve local community and has strata residential units with 20% turn key social housing, can it have 0.3 bonus FSR? on Facebook Share For this address - 1004-1010 West Broadway (intersection of Oak Street & West Broadway), I have the following questions: - considering the location, can this site go through the city-initiated rezoning process. Will it then skip rezoning & will only need development plan application? - given the sloped site has a difference of approx. 17' elevation from north to south, and if the design proposal has a corner public open space on the ground floor, can it have minor increase in height? - if the proposed design has commercial uses to serve local community and has strata residential units with 20% turn key social housing, can it have 0.3 bonus FSR? on Twitter Share For this address - 1004-1010 West Broadway (intersection of Oak Street & West Broadway), I have the following questions: - considering the location, can this site go through the city-initiated rezoning process. Will it then skip rezoning & will only need development plan application? - given the sloped site has a difference of approx. 17' elevation from north to south, and if the design proposal has a corner public open space on the ground floor, can it have minor increase in height? - if the proposed design has commercial uses to serve local community and has strata residential units with 20% turn key social housing, can it have 0.3 bonus FSR? on Linkedin Email For this address - 1004-1010 West Broadway (intersection of Oak Street & West Broadway), I have the following questions: - considering the location, can this site go through the city-initiated rezoning process. Will it then skip rezoning & will only need development plan application? - given the sloped site has a difference of approx. 17' elevation from north to south, and if the design proposal has a corner public open space on the ground floor, can it have minor increase in height? - if the proposed design has commercial uses to serve local community and has strata residential units with 20% turn key social housing, can it have 0.3 bonus FSR? link

For this address - 1004-1010 West Broadway (intersection of Oak Street & West Broadway), I have the following questions: - considering the location, can this site go through the city-initiated rezoning process. Will it then skip rezoning & will only need development plan application? - given the sloped site has a difference of approx. 17' elevation from north to south, and if the design proposal has a corner public open space on the ground floor, can it have minor increase in height? - if the proposed design has commercial uses to serve local community and has strata residential units with 20% turn key social housing, can it have 0.3 bonus FSR?

Ashique asked about 1 month ago

Thank you for your question. The location you mention is not within the scope of this City-initiated rezoning work.

Currently, the development options for that site would be either to redevelop under existing zoning (C-3A) or to pursue a rezoning for the site under the provisions of the Broadway Plan. Please refer to the Broadway Plan pg. 161-162 for details on rezoning options. https://guidelines.vancouver.ca/policy-plan-broadway.pdf
Share Just want to confirm the following: 1. The "hatched areas" still need to go through the rezoning process rather than go straight to the development process in the new proposed City-Initiated Zoning? 2. The "hatched areas" still has the "two tower per block" limitation whereas non-hatched areas has no limit of towers per block? on Facebook Share Just want to confirm the following: 1. The "hatched areas" still need to go through the rezoning process rather than go straight to the development process in the new proposed City-Initiated Zoning? 2. The "hatched areas" still has the "two tower per block" limitation whereas non-hatched areas has no limit of towers per block? on Twitter Share Just want to confirm the following: 1. The "hatched areas" still need to go through the rezoning process rather than go straight to the development process in the new proposed City-Initiated Zoning? 2. The "hatched areas" still has the "two tower per block" limitation whereas non-hatched areas has no limit of towers per block? on Linkedin Email Just want to confirm the following: 1. The "hatched areas" still need to go through the rezoning process rather than go straight to the development process in the new proposed City-Initiated Zoning? 2. The "hatched areas" still has the "two tower per block" limitation whereas non-hatched areas has no limit of towers per block? link

Just want to confirm the following: 1. The "hatched areas" still need to go through the rezoning process rather than go straight to the development process in the new proposed City-Initiated Zoning? 2. The "hatched areas" still has the "two tower per block" limitation whereas non-hatched areas has no limit of towers per block?

City Lover asked about 1 month ago

Thank you for your questions:
1. New tower developments proposed within the hatched areas will still be required to go through the rezoning process. This approach will enable the City to regulate the number of towers per block or block face in areas where tower limit policies apply. That said, new low-rise developments in the hatched areas will be able to proceed directly to the development permit stage.
2. Yes, the hatched areas illustrate where Broadway Plan policy sets a limit on the number of towers per block. In most cases, the policy allows up to two towers per block, or up to one additional tower for blocks with two or more existing towers; however, the policy varies depending on the location. To determine the tower limit policies for a particular area, see pp. 76 and 77 of the Broadway Plan here: https://guidelines.vancouver.ca/policy-plan-broadway.pdf#page=76
Share Regarding the small blue shaded area between Oak and Granville, just north of West 16th with the current RT2 zoning, just wonder why this small area is not shaded purple, with the allowance of FSR 6.5, to be consistent with the area north of this? on Facebook Share Regarding the small blue shaded area between Oak and Granville, just north of West 16th with the current RT2 zoning, just wonder why this small area is not shaded purple, with the allowance of FSR 6.5, to be consistent with the area north of this? on Twitter Share Regarding the small blue shaded area between Oak and Granville, just north of West 16th with the current RT2 zoning, just wonder why this small area is not shaded purple, with the allowance of FSR 6.5, to be consistent with the area north of this? on Linkedin Email Regarding the small blue shaded area between Oak and Granville, just north of West 16th with the current RT2 zoning, just wonder why this small area is not shaded purple, with the allowance of FSR 6.5, to be consistent with the area north of this? link

Regarding the small blue shaded area between Oak and Granville, just north of West 16th with the current RT2 zoning, just wonder why this small area is not shaded purple, with the allowance of FSR 6.5, to be consistent with the area north of this?

City Lover asked about 1 month ago

Thank you for your question. This area has slightly different policy compared to the area to the north, given its existing zoning. The area you are referring to is currently zoned RT which permits lower density residential uses, whereas the area to the north is zoned RM which allows apartment buildings. Given the difference in existing context, the Broadway Plan takes slightly different approaches to height, density, and housing tenure options. These distinctions in land use policy are consistent throughout the Plan area.
Share For vast areas of the current Broadway plan that restricts building heights to a maximum of 20 storeys an additional note in this proposal indicates that building heights up to 26 storeys may be achievable, depending on site conditions and size of the site. What specific criteria must be met before this significant increase in height may be considered acceptable? on Facebook Share For vast areas of the current Broadway plan that restricts building heights to a maximum of 20 storeys an additional note in this proposal indicates that building heights up to 26 storeys may be achievable, depending on site conditions and size of the site. What specific criteria must be met before this significant increase in height may be considered acceptable? on Twitter Share For vast areas of the current Broadway plan that restricts building heights to a maximum of 20 storeys an additional note in this proposal indicates that building heights up to 26 storeys may be achievable, depending on site conditions and size of the site. What specific criteria must be met before this significant increase in height may be considered acceptable? on Linkedin Email For vast areas of the current Broadway plan that restricts building heights to a maximum of 20 storeys an additional note in this proposal indicates that building heights up to 26 storeys may be achievable, depending on site conditions and size of the site. What specific criteria must be met before this significant increase in height may be considered acceptable? link

For vast areas of the current Broadway plan that restricts building heights to a maximum of 20 storeys an additional note in this proposal indicates that building heights up to 26 storeys may be achievable, depending on site conditions and size of the site. What specific criteria must be met before this significant increase in height may be considered acceptable?

Senior Citizen asked about 1 month ago

Thank you for your question. To simplify city-building rules, the new district schedules will maintain maximum permitted densities (also referred to as Floor Space Ratios) as approved under the Plan, but provide flexibility for maximum building heights to:
• Accommodate a greater range of building forms and urban design options
• Enhance opportunities to incorporate on-site public open space or landscaping
• Provide flexibility to address different site conditions (e.g., sloped sites, larger lot consolidations, etc.)

In general, this will mean most buildings will still develop up to the heights envisioned under the Plan. However, to address any of the conditions outlined above, sites have the flexibility to accommodate additional height.
City staff reviews all materials in the development permit application for compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
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With high-rises, tenant's access to direct sunlight shining on their windows is decreased. (This is very evident when visiting people who live downtown. Tall buildings block sunlight to the buildings next to them them.) How will this be considered in zoning rules or new development architecture in these areas? One of the reasons this area is so livable is because the surrounding buildings are short enough that sunlight still hits most windows. In a city that is so dark in the winter and has so many rainy dark days half the year, it is incredibly helpful to have direct access to natural light. How will the development and height of new buildings impact people's access to natural light when they are in their homes? Is this being considered? Quality of living decreases without access to natural light. Thank you!

Heather RG asked about 1 month ago

Thank you for your questions. The proposed new district schedules and accompanying design guidelines will provide guidance on built form and site design, including access to adequate daylight for dwelling units.
All new residential high-rise developments will be required to provide 80 ft. separation from other residential high-rises to ensure liveability of units and access to adequate sunlight. In the Cambie Corridor Plan area, the number of towers that can develop on a block would be regulated through site size and spacing requirements, resulting in a maximum of two towers on most blocks, and three towers on long blocks. In the Broadway Plan area, tower separation requirements also apply and in some areas there is a limit of two towers per block (or up to one additional tower for blocks with two or more existing towers).

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City-initiated zoning changes (rezoning) in areas of Broadway and Cambie Corridor Plans

Will the Burrard Street View Cone (and other view cones) be respected?!? Our building’s construction was limited/modified to maintain views of the North Shore from Burrard Street; I sincerely hope that this is maintained or we’ll end up with a Manhattan hellscape of concrete with no views.

Regarding the small blue shaded area between Oak and Granville, just north of West 16th with the current RT2 zoning, just wonder why this small area is not shaded purple, with the allowance of FSR 6.5, to be consistent with the area north of this?

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