Summary
On October 3, 2017, Vancouvrer City Council approved a program to “transform” low-density neighbourhoods by allowing denser — and more affordable — housing forms, such as multiple dwelling units in single-family (RS) zones, such as duplexes, triplexes, townhouses and infill housing, as well as “tiny homes,” collective housing and expanded secondary suites.
Sources:
- http://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/city-proposes-new-incentives-to-deliver-more-housing-options-in-single-family-neighbourhoods.aspx
- http://www.mayorofvancouver.ca/news/city-approves-more-housing-missing-middle-single-family-neighbourhoods
- View the Council meeting agenda, minutes, and video
- Read the staff report
(1.5 MB) - View the staff presentation (3.7 MB)
Policy Reports
- Introducing Character Home Retention Incentives and New Housing Choices in RS Zones (Single-family) – Proposed Amendments to the Zoning and Development Bylaw
(1.5 MB) - Increasing Housing Choice and Character Retention Incentives in the Mount Pleasant and Grandview-Woodland Communities – Proposed Amendments to the Zoning and Development Bylaw (3 MB)
Prepared by: Karenn Krangle, Vancouver City Planning Commission Chronology Committee
Revised: Wednesday, November 29, 2017