2520-2544 W 16th Ave and 3223 Larch St rezoning application
The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from R1-1 (Residential Inclusive) District to RR-2B (Residential Rental) District.
Update: An additional lot (2538-2544 W 16th Avenue) has been included in this rezoning application bringing the total to four lots that will be considered for this rezoning.
The proposal includes:
- A 5-storey apartment building where all dwelling units are secured as rental;
- A partial storey for rooftop amenity space (optional); and
- A floor space ratio (FSR) up to 2.40.
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:
- Secured Rental Policy
- Public feedback during the development of SRP
- How SRP helps deliver key objectives of the Housing Vancouver Strategy
- Sites eligible for rezoning in low-density transition areas (map included)