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5-15 West 2nd Ave and 1751 Ontario St rezoning application

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This application was approved by Council at Public Hearing on April 14, 2022.


We would like your feedback on a rezoning application at 5 W 2nd Ave. The proposal is to allow for the development of an 18-storey rental building with commercial uses at grade. The zoning would change from M-2 (Industrial) to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. This proposal includes:

  • 122 rental units (with 20% of the residential floor area assigned to moderate income households)
  • 454 sq. m (4,893 sq. ft.) of commercial retail space at grade
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 7.77
  • A building height of 55.17 m (181 ft.)
  • 53 parking spaces and 232 bicycle spaces

The application is being considered under the Southeast False Creek Official Development Plan and the Below-Market Rental Housing Policy for Rezonings. 

In response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), an extended online question and answer (Q&A) period was held in place of an in-person open house for this project.


We would like your feedback on a rezoning application at 5 W 2nd Ave. The proposal is to allow for the development of an 18-storey rental building with commercial uses at grade. The zoning would change from M-2 (Industrial) to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. This proposal includes:

  • 122 rental units (with 20% of the residential floor area assigned to moderate income households)
  • 454 sq. m (4,893 sq. ft.) of commercial retail space at grade
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 7.77
  • A building height of 55.17 m (181 ft.)
  • 53 parking spaces and 232 bicycle spaces

The application is being considered under the Southeast False Creek Official Development Plan and the Below-Market Rental Housing Policy for Rezonings. 

In response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), an extended online question and answer (Q&A) period was held in place of an in-person open house for this project.

This application was approved by Council at Public Hearing on April 14, 2022.

Q&A is available from April 12 to May 2, 2021.

Q&A replaces in-person open houses, which are on hold due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

We post all questions as-is and aim to respond within two business days.

  • Share Many buildings in the area have ventilation units running at grade level facing the ally, often exceeding noise generation bylaws. What is the plan for this building to ensure that this type of deficiency is not included in the building design and that ventilation units will not exceed noise generation bylaws. on Facebook Share Many buildings in the area have ventilation units running at grade level facing the ally, often exceeding noise generation bylaws. What is the plan for this building to ensure that this type of deficiency is not included in the building design and that ventilation units will not exceed noise generation bylaws. on Twitter Share Many buildings in the area have ventilation units running at grade level facing the ally, often exceeding noise generation bylaws. What is the plan for this building to ensure that this type of deficiency is not included in the building design and that ventilation units will not exceed noise generation bylaws. on Linkedin Email Many buildings in the area have ventilation units running at grade level facing the ally, often exceeding noise generation bylaws. What is the plan for this building to ensure that this type of deficiency is not included in the building design and that ventilation units will not exceed noise generation bylaws. link

    Many buildings in the area have ventilation units running at grade level facing the ally, often exceeding noise generation bylaws. What is the plan for this building to ensure that this type of deficiency is not included in the building design and that ventilation units will not exceed noise generation bylaws.

    J L asked over 3 years ago

    Development must comply with Building Code requirements and the City’s Noise Control Bylaw with regards to acoustic performance. If there is non-compliance, Bylaw enforcement can be contacted through 3-1-1.

  • Share What’s the timeline for this development/expected ground breaking if the application is accepted? on Facebook Share What’s the timeline for this development/expected ground breaking if the application is accepted? on Twitter Share What’s the timeline for this development/expected ground breaking if the application is accepted? on Linkedin Email What’s the timeline for this development/expected ground breaking if the application is accepted? link

    What’s the timeline for this development/expected ground breaking if the application is accepted?

    Slm asked over 3 years ago

    The rezoning application process generally takes a year from the time of application to public hearing. If approved at Public Hearing a Development Permit and Building Permit would also be required before construction can take place. Unfortunately it is difficult to estimate when construction may begin as there are a number of factors that may impact this timeline.

  • Share If the project were to go through, what constitutes "moderate income earners" and how would a moderate income earner go about securing a property rental in this building? on Facebook Share If the project were to go through, what constitutes "moderate income earners" and how would a moderate income earner go about securing a property rental in this building? on Twitter Share If the project were to go through, what constitutes "moderate income earners" and how would a moderate income earner go about securing a property rental in this building? on Linkedin Email If the project were to go through, what constitutes "moderate income earners" and how would a moderate income earner go about securing a property rental in this building? link

    If the project were to go through, what constitutes "moderate income earners" and how would a moderate income earner go about securing a property rental in this building?

    C.Colin asked over 3 years ago

    Moderate income earners are, for single income households, defined as those earning between $30,000 and $50,000 per year, and for dual income households, are those earning between $50,000 and $80,000 per year. To be eligible for moderate income rental housing, a household must have a gross annual income that meets the requirements for the unit they are applying for, and there must be at least one household member for each bedroom, per the enabling policy. Eligibility criteria can be found here. 

    The building owner or their property manager will be responsible for advertising, qualifying and selecting eligible households for the moderate income rental units in the building. This is typically done via the private rental market. They will also be responsible for verifying that households continue to qualify every five years after they move in and when a household member moves in or out. For MIR units, specific income eligibility criteria based on the unit type (as per the policy), needs to meet to be eligible for the unit. 

  • Share Seeing as how the current demographic of the area consists of many families, what percentage of the rental units are 2 BR+? How many of these bigger units will be allocated for the "moderate income earners"? on Facebook Share Seeing as how the current demographic of the area consists of many families, what percentage of the rental units are 2 BR+? How many of these bigger units will be allocated for the "moderate income earners"? on Twitter Share Seeing as how the current demographic of the area consists of many families, what percentage of the rental units are 2 BR+? How many of these bigger units will be allocated for the "moderate income earners"? on Linkedin Email Seeing as how the current demographic of the area consists of many families, what percentage of the rental units are 2 BR+? How many of these bigger units will be allocated for the "moderate income earners"? link

    Seeing as how the current demographic of the area consists of many families, what percentage of the rental units are 2 BR+? How many of these bigger units will be allocated for the "moderate income earners"?

    C.Colin asked over 3 years ago

    The City’s ‘Family Room: Housing Mix Policy for Rezoning Projects’ will apply to both the market and below-market rental (moderate income) units. The target for family housing units is set at 35%, defined as 2 or more bedrooms, designed to meet the Council adopted Guidelines for High Density Housing for Families with Children. The 35% family unit mix requirement must be met separately in both the market and below-market rental units.

  • Share What entails "moderate income earners" and how would moderate income earners obtain a rental unit if this project were to go through? Because of the large number of families in the area on Facebook Share What entails "moderate income earners" and how would moderate income earners obtain a rental unit if this project were to go through? Because of the large number of families in the area on Twitter Share What entails "moderate income earners" and how would moderate income earners obtain a rental unit if this project were to go through? Because of the large number of families in the area on Linkedin Email What entails "moderate income earners" and how would moderate income earners obtain a rental unit if this project were to go through? Because of the large number of families in the area link

    What entails "moderate income earners" and how would moderate income earners obtain a rental unit if this project were to go through? Because of the large number of families in the area

    C.Colin asked over 3 years ago

    Moderate income earners are, for single income households, defined as those earning between $30,000 and $50,000 per year, and for dual income households, are those earning between $50,000 and $80,000 per year. To be eligible for moderate income rental housing, a household must have a gross annual income that meets the requirements for the unit they are applying for, and there must be at least one household member for each bedroom, per the enabling policy. Eligibility criteria can be found here. 

    The building owner or their property manager will be responsible for advertising, qualifying and selecting eligible households for the moderate income rental units in the building. This is typically done via the private rental market. They will also be responsible for verifying that households continue to qualify every five years after they move in and when a household member moves in or out. For MIR units, specific income eligibility criteria based on the unit type (as per the policy), needs to meet to be eligible for the unit. 

  • Share This area is already heavily populated, adding a building of this size with the likely hood of children would require a school in the neighbourhood. Is there a plan to add a school? Maybe there should be a 4 story low rise school in this location! on Facebook Share This area is already heavily populated, adding a building of this size with the likely hood of children would require a school in the neighbourhood. Is there a plan to add a school? Maybe there should be a 4 story low rise school in this location! on Twitter Share This area is already heavily populated, adding a building of this size with the likely hood of children would require a school in the neighbourhood. Is there a plan to add a school? Maybe there should be a 4 story low rise school in this location! on Linkedin Email This area is already heavily populated, adding a building of this size with the likely hood of children would require a school in the neighbourhood. Is there a plan to add a school? Maybe there should be a 4 story low rise school in this location! link

    This area is already heavily populated, adding a building of this size with the likely hood of children would require a school in the neighbourhood. Is there a plan to add a school? Maybe there should be a 4 story low rise school in this location!

    Mark M asked over 3 years ago

    The Southeast False Creek Official Development Plan anticipates one elementary school in the Plan, as per Section 4.3.5. The location of the school would be achieved through a future CD-1 rezoning.

  • Share If approved, when would this project begin? When would this project expect to be completed? Will this project be completed in phases? on Facebook Share If approved, when would this project begin? When would this project expect to be completed? Will this project be completed in phases? on Twitter Share If approved, when would this project begin? When would this project expect to be completed? Will this project be completed in phases? on Linkedin Email If approved, when would this project begin? When would this project expect to be completed? Will this project be completed in phases? link

    If approved, when would this project begin? When would this project expect to be completed? Will this project be completed in phases?

    Chi M asked over 3 years ago

    The rezoning application process generally takes a year from the time of application to public hearing. If approved at Public Hearing a Development Permit and Building Permit would also be required before construction can take place. Unfortunately it is difficult to estimate when construction may begin as there are a number of factors that may impact this timeline.

  • Share Approximately how long would the application process take before the site is approved for construction? on Facebook Share Approximately how long would the application process take before the site is approved for construction? on Twitter Share Approximately how long would the application process take before the site is approved for construction? on Linkedin Email Approximately how long would the application process take before the site is approved for construction? link

    Approximately how long would the application process take before the site is approved for construction?

    Layssa Leite asked over 3 years ago

    The rezoning application process generally takes a year from the time of application to public hearing. If approved at Public Hearing a Development Permit and Building Permit would also be required before construction can take place. Unfortunately it is difficult to estimate when construction may begin as there are a number of factors that may impact this timeline.