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On April 29, 2020, City Council approved changes to the Building By-law to require one to three storey residential buildings to provide zero emissions space and water heating, and more roof insulation. More information on this change is available in the council report and the presentation to council. These changes are a part of ‘Big Move 4’ identified in the Climate Emergency Response.
At the same time, Council requested recommendations to ensure that installing energy efficient technology will not compromise interior space. The proposed changes to the Zoning & Development By-law for one to three residential storey buildings are:
An increase of about 0.15 metres (6 inches) in permitted height to accommodate additional roof insulation
An exclusion of about 2.3 square metres (25 square feet) in area for a mechanical room with zero emissions equipment
These zoning changes are intended to build better homes with purpose built mechanical spaces and ample head room for living spaces, while reducing carbon pollution and heating costs.
Thank you for your feedback on the proposed changes to the Zoning & Development By-law. Staff have made recommendations in a report to Council, which will be considered at a public hearing on December 8 or 10, 2020.
On April 29, 2020, City Council approved changes to the Building By-law to require one to three storey residential buildings to provide zero emissions space and water heating, and more roof insulation. More information on this change is available in the council report and the presentation to council. These changes are a part of ‘Big Move 4’ identified in the Climate Emergency Response.
At the same time, Council requested recommendations to ensure that installing energy efficient technology will not compromise interior space. The proposed changes to the Zoning & Development By-law for one to three residential storey buildings are:
An increase of about 0.15 metres (6 inches) in permitted height to accommodate additional roof insulation
An exclusion of about 2.3 square metres (25 square feet) in area for a mechanical room with zero emissions equipment
These zoning changes are intended to build better homes with purpose built mechanical spaces and ample head room for living spaces, while reducing carbon pollution and heating costs.
Thank you for your feedback on the proposed changes to the Zoning & Development By-law. Staff have made recommendations in a report to Council, which will be considered at a public hearing on December 8 or 10, 2020.
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City Council directs staff to come back with recommendations
Zoning amendments to support Climate Emergency has finished this stage
April 29, 2020
City Council approves changes to the Vancouver Building By-law to require require zero emissions heating and hot water systems for new low rise residential homes, and directs staff to make recommendations to ensure that interior space is not compromised for these changes.
Collect public feedback on proposed changes
Zoning amendments to support Climate Emergency has finished this stage
August 4, 2020 to September 10, 2020
Finalize recommendations for changes to the Zoning and Development By-law
Zoning amendments to support Climate Emergency is currently at this stage
September to November
Staff have reviewed public comments and made recommendations to Council.
Council decision on proposed changes
this is an upcoming stage for Zoning amendments to support Climate Emergency
December 2020
A report will include a summary of what was heard.