1401-1455 E 49th Ave rezoning application
Building Example
The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from R1-1 (Residential Inclusive) District and C-1 (Commercial) District to RR-3B (Residential Rental) District. The proposal includes:
- A six-storey mixed-use rental building;
- At least 20% of the floor area secured for below-market rental units;
- Commercial space at the ground floor; and
- A floor space ratio (FSR) up to 3.50.
The application is being considered under the Secured Rental Policy
If approved, this site's zoning will change to RR-3B. Any development on the site would have to conform to these zoning regulations and design guidelines. The specific form of development (building design) will be reviewed through a future Development Permit process. Application drawings will be available for viewing and comment at that time.
This approach differs from a site-specific Comprehensive Development (CD) District rezoning. It allows for a simplified rezoning process and provides greater clarity and consistency on the types of new secured rental buildings that may be built in eligible low-density areas.
Background: Southern Portion of Sir Sanford Fleming Elementary School
As part of the seismic mitigation program, the Ministry of Education and Child Care identified and funded the construction of a new Sir Sanford Fleming Elementary School. This process included a reconfiguration of the school site, which presented an opportunity to repurpose the southern portion of the property for rental housing. With Ministry approval, the Vancouver School Board finalized a 99-year lease with Vittori Developments Ltd. for the southern portion of our school site as per Board Policy 20 - Disposal of land or improvements. [media.vsb.bc.ca]
Learn more about the public engagement and disposition process of the Fleming school site at https://www.vsb.bc.ca/page/4916/south-portion-of-fleming-site
Questions relating to the disposition process, including policies and procedures of VSB, can be directed to planning@vsb.bc.ca or 604-713-5000.
It is important to note that the VSB and the City are separate entities with distinct responsibilities and governance structures, operating independently of one another. As the land use regulator, the City is responsible for reviewing the rezoning application.
Rezoning Policy Background
On December 14, 2021, Council approved amendments to the Secured Rental Policy (SRP) to allow simplified rezonings in low-density areas near shopping, public transportation and other amenities. This policy is intended to help:
- Increase housing choice for renter households
- Streamline processes and clarifying policy requirements
- Diversify rental housing options
- Respond to the City’s Climate Emergency
- Help enhance local shopping areas
- Improving livability of rental housing
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