The District of North Vancouver is currently working on updating their zoning bylaws in response to the Province’s housing legislation regarding Transit Oriented Areas (TOAs) and Small-Scale Multi-Unit
Housing (SSMUH).

TOAs in the District of North Vancouver

There are two TOAs in the District: Phibbs Bus Exchange (the Phibbs TOA) and Capilano University Bus Exchange (the Cap U TOA) (see maps below).

The District estimates that the TOAs will see 1,800 units developed over the next 10 years, and that the overall theoretical maximum build out would see approximately 5,500 additional new units above the existing OCP.

SSMUH in the District

Bill 44 requires the District to approve a zoning bylaw that complies with SSMUH requirements by June 30, 2024, by allowing small-scale, multi-unit housing in zones that would otherwise be restricted to single-family dwellings or duplexes.

The SSMUH legislation requires that all residential zones permit a minimum of 3, 4 or 6 units depending on their size and proximity to frequent bus service.

Many of the lots in the District are located in creek, slope and wildfire hazard development permit areas and are therefore exempt.

Here’s the breakdown on lots under SSMUH:

• There are 19,961 single family zoned lots in the District
• 8,583 lots are exempted under DPAs and will remain single family zoned
• 8,494 lots are deemed to be “challenging” for servicing
• 2,884 lots are deemed feasible for servicing
• 1,295 lots are permitted 6-units (located within 400m of frequent bus service)

Full PDF versions of the SSMUH maps can be viewed here: https://www.dnv.org/sites/default/files/phipo-maps.pdf

Further information can be viewed here: https://www.dnv.org/community-environment/new-provincial-housing-legislation

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A development application has been submitted for 1587 West 4th Avenue, near the NE corner of Fir Street. The site is one of the former CP Rail sites that was sold in 2022. The 5,645 SF site has been used for surface parking for over 20 years and is zoned C-2B, a commercial mixed use zoning that allows up to 3.5 FSR for rental development.

The current proposal is for a new 7-storey rental building that includes:

• 22 rental units;
• 2 studios, 12 one-bedrooms, 2 two-bedrooms & 6 three-bedrooms;
• a 2,300 SF animal clinic on the bottom two floors;
• a total density of 3.50 FSR;
• a building height of 72 ft.;
• 3 surface parking stalls at the rear lane.

The Granville Street bridge West 4th offramp extends over the Northern portion of the site, such that only 53% of the site is developable. As such, the application seeks a few relaxations under the zoning. Under the site’s C-2B zoning, the application is “conditional” so it may be permitted. However, it requires the decision of the Director of Planning.

The site was acquired in 2022 for $2,900,000 or $146 per buildable SF based on the application.

The architect for the project is Arno Matis.