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1522 W 45th Ave and 6137 Granville St rezoning application

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This application was approved by Council at Public Hearing on March 7, 2023

Building Example 

We would like your feedback on a rezoning application at 1522 W 45th Ave and 6137 Granville St. The zoning would change from RS-3 (Residential) district to RR-2B (Residential Rental) district.

The RR-2B district allows for:

  • a 5-storey apartment building where all units are secured as market rental; and
  • a floor space ratio (FSR) up to 2.4
  • a maximum building height of 16.8 m (55 ft.)

The application is being considered under the Secured Rental Policy (Section 2.4 Rezonings in Low-Density Transition Areas).

If approved, this site's zoning will change to RR-2B. Any development on the site would have to conform to these zoning regulations and design guidelines. 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.

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.


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

Learn more about:

Building Example 

We would like your feedback on a rezoning application at 1522 W 45th Ave and 6137 Granville St. The zoning would change from RS-3 (Residential) district to RR-2B (Residential Rental) district.

The RR-2B district allows for:

  • a 5-storey apartment building where all units are secured as market rental; and
  • a floor space ratio (FSR) up to 2.4
  • a maximum building height of 16.8 m (55 ft.)

The application is being considered under the Secured Rental Policy (Section 2.4 Rezonings in Low-Density Transition Areas).

If approved, this site's zoning will change to RR-2B. Any development on the site would have to conform to these zoning regulations and design guidelines. 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.

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.


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

Learn more about:

This application was approved by Council at Public Hearing on March 7, 2023

The opportunity to ask questions through the Q&A is available from May 16 to June 5, 2022. 

We post all questions as-is and aim to respond within two business days. Some questions may require coordination with internal departments and additional time may be needed to post a response.

Please note that the comment form will remain open after the virtual open house time period. The Rezoning Planner can also be contacted directly for any further feedback or questions.

  • Share I am not against all re-development of Granville Street from Marpole to 16th Ave, but have questions. 1. How will this rezoning affect the Assessment/Property Taxes on my house that is located across the alley from this type of Granville Street property developments? Everyone knows rental properties house more transient people than self owned Strata Condominiums. This will drive property values down over time due to increased crime. 2. Will the city allocate additional police to patrol the face-lifted areas along Granville Street? At the moment, police presence is almost non-existent in this area. 3. I notice that the Redevelopment Application signs at 1522 West 45th Ave/6137 Granville Street and at 5828-5850 Granville Street are carbon copies of each other. Does that mean that anywhere along Granville Street will be eligible for 5 story "Market Rental"? Or, will city planners require a mixture of rentals (taller) and self owned (3 story) structures along Granville? 4. Based on your experience and data from other cities that are moving to hyper density, will we likely get "forced out"? If so, how long will it be, one, three or five years? on Facebook Share I am not against all re-development of Granville Street from Marpole to 16th Ave, but have questions. 1. How will this rezoning affect the Assessment/Property Taxes on my house that is located across the alley from this type of Granville Street property developments? Everyone knows rental properties house more transient people than self owned Strata Condominiums. This will drive property values down over time due to increased crime. 2. Will the city allocate additional police to patrol the face-lifted areas along Granville Street? At the moment, police presence is almost non-existent in this area. 3. I notice that the Redevelopment Application signs at 1522 West 45th Ave/6137 Granville Street and at 5828-5850 Granville Street are carbon copies of each other. Does that mean that anywhere along Granville Street will be eligible for 5 story "Market Rental"? Or, will city planners require a mixture of rentals (taller) and self owned (3 story) structures along Granville? 4. Based on your experience and data from other cities that are moving to hyper density, will we likely get "forced out"? If so, how long will it be, one, three or five years? on Twitter Share I am not against all re-development of Granville Street from Marpole to 16th Ave, but have questions. 1. How will this rezoning affect the Assessment/Property Taxes on my house that is located across the alley from this type of Granville Street property developments? Everyone knows rental properties house more transient people than self owned Strata Condominiums. This will drive property values down over time due to increased crime. 2. Will the city allocate additional police to patrol the face-lifted areas along Granville Street? At the moment, police presence is almost non-existent in this area. 3. I notice that the Redevelopment Application signs at 1522 West 45th Ave/6137 Granville Street and at 5828-5850 Granville Street are carbon copies of each other. Does that mean that anywhere along Granville Street will be eligible for 5 story "Market Rental"? Or, will city planners require a mixture of rentals (taller) and self owned (3 story) structures along Granville? 4. Based on your experience and data from other cities that are moving to hyper density, will we likely get "forced out"? If so, how long will it be, one, three or five years? on Linkedin Email I am not against all re-development of Granville Street from Marpole to 16th Ave, but have questions. 1. How will this rezoning affect the Assessment/Property Taxes on my house that is located across the alley from this type of Granville Street property developments? Everyone knows rental properties house more transient people than self owned Strata Condominiums. This will drive property values down over time due to increased crime. 2. Will the city allocate additional police to patrol the face-lifted areas along Granville Street? At the moment, police presence is almost non-existent in this area. 3. I notice that the Redevelopment Application signs at 1522 West 45th Ave/6137 Granville Street and at 5828-5850 Granville Street are carbon copies of each other. Does that mean that anywhere along Granville Street will be eligible for 5 story "Market Rental"? Or, will city planners require a mixture of rentals (taller) and self owned (3 story) structures along Granville? 4. Based on your experience and data from other cities that are moving to hyper density, will we likely get "forced out"? If so, how long will it be, one, three or five years? link

    I am not against all re-development of Granville Street from Marpole to 16th Ave, but have questions. 1. How will this rezoning affect the Assessment/Property Taxes on my house that is located across the alley from this type of Granville Street property developments? Everyone knows rental properties house more transient people than self owned Strata Condominiums. This will drive property values down over time due to increased crime. 2. Will the city allocate additional police to patrol the face-lifted areas along Granville Street? At the moment, police presence is almost non-existent in this area. 3. I notice that the Redevelopment Application signs at 1522 West 45th Ave/6137 Granville Street and at 5828-5850 Granville Street are carbon copies of each other. Does that mean that anywhere along Granville Street will be eligible for 5 story "Market Rental"? Or, will city planners require a mixture of rentals (taller) and self owned (3 story) structures along Granville? 4. Based on your experience and data from other cities that are moving to hyper density, will we likely get "forced out"? If so, how long will it be, one, three or five years?

    Pavel asked almost 2 years ago

    Thank you for your questions. Please see responses below.

    1.    The City is not able to predict what the future value of your property will be after rezoning, as BC Assessment is the provincial authority responsible for determining assessed values. Their appraisers consider a property’s unique characteristics including location, size, comparable sales prices and other real estate market information.  More information can be found on BC Assessment’s website. The City of Vancouver property tax rates are determined based on the assessed value of the property and on the class of property (residential, industry, business etc.). 

    Vancouver is facing a housing crisis and the creation of new housing is a key priority for the City. The City’s Housing Vancouver Strategy calls for housing affordability and accessibility for all people in all communities.

    2.    Vancouver Police are well positioned to provide appropriate responses when called upon and the City does not require police patrol in its review of rezoning applications and land use development. If there are specific concerns, we recommend you reach out to the Vancouver Police Department directly (https://vpd.ca/). 

    3.    Under the Secured Rental Policy, sites located within ‘low-density transition areas’ are eligible for rezoning for secured 100% rental developments, if locational and other criteria are met. Granville Street, between 36th Avenue and 47th Avenue is eligible for rezoning under the Secured Rental Policy. You can review the areas and criteria for which rezoning is enabled in the Secured Rental Policy in Low-density Transition Areas Rezoning Guide. Height and size restrictions vary based on location-specific criteria.

    4.    Rezoning under the Secured Rental Policy is initiated by landowners and developers, who may own or purchase properties which are eligible for rezoning under the Secured Rental Policy. Existing landowners in the area who do not wish to rezone their properties are under no obligation to do so.