2126 W 34th Ave, 5025 Arbutus St and 2109-2129 W 35th Ave rezoning application
This application was approved by Council at Public Hearing on April 27, 2023
We would like your feedback on a rezoning application at 2126 W 34th Ave, 5025 Arbutus St and 2109-2129 W 35th Ave. The zoning would change from RS-5 (Residential) district to RR-2B (Residential Rental) district.
The RR-2B district allows for:
- 5-storey apartment buildings 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.)
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.
*Please note, the project address has been updated. The previous project address was 2126 W 34th Ave, 5025 Arbutus St, 2105-2129 W 35th Ave and 5055-5095 Arbutus St. The change reflects an update to the official addressing of the site and has no impact on the sites being considered as part of this rezoning.
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)
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.
