The legislation requires that the City amend certain zones to allow 3, 4, or 6 units on each lot. For the City, these zones include duplex zones (RT-1 and RT-2), as well as approximately 70 comprehensive development zones. The City of North Vancouver's deadline is June 1, 2025. A new zone will be brought to Council for consideration and adoption prior to the new deadline.
At this time, the City’s existing regulations remain the same until the new regulations are adopted by Council.
More information may be found on the Small-Scale Housing webpage.
On June 24, 2024, Council adopted a Bylaw recognising the properties within 400 metres of the Lonsdale Quay Bus Exchange as a Transit Oriented Area. The deadline to do so as set by the Province was June 30, 2024. Review the adopted Bylaw.
These changes to the Local Government Act are designed to enable municipalities to better fund community amenities. The City is undertaking a study to determine how best to implement this new community building tool. There is no mandated deadline for the completion of this work or for adoption of a bylaw to implement an amenity cost charge program; however, the City is working towards completing this project in mid-2025.