4555 Dunbar St (DP-2023-00425) development application

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The Director of Planning approved the application on April 5, 2024, subject to conditions.  A Development Permit may be issued once all conditions have been satisfied. For more information, please see the Prior-to letter under "Application documents"


Zeidler Architecture Inc. has applied to the City of Vancouver to develop a five-storey, mixed-use building containing retail and theatre uses on the first level and 45 dwelling units on levels 2 through 5. The proposal includes heritage designation of the retained exterior and structure of the Dunbar Theatre.

The proposal includes the following:

  • Height of 67.60 ft.
  • FSR of 2.75 (54,131 sq.ft.)
  • Two levels of underground parking having vehicular access from the lane

Under the site’s existing C-2 zoning, the application is “conditional” so it may be permitted. However, it requires the decision of the Director of Planning.

Zeidler Architecture Inc. has applied to the City of Vancouver to develop a five-storey, mixed-use building containing retail and theatre uses on the first level and 45 dwelling units on levels 2 through 5. The proposal includes heritage designation of the retained exterior and structure of the Dunbar Theatre.

The proposal includes the following:

  • Height of 67.60 ft.
  • FSR of 2.75 (54,131 sq.ft.)
  • Two levels of underground parking having vehicular access from the lane

Under the site’s existing C-2 zoning, the application is “conditional” so it may be permitted. However, it requires the decision of the Director of Planning.