WHAT'S BEING PROPOSED?
If passed, the repeal will revert zoning for residential properties to their previous state before the blanket rezoning took effect. There are however, some notable exceptions. Zoning will not be affected if you:
- Received approval for a development permit, building permit or subdivision application under R-CG, R-G, or H-GO zoning before the repeal takes effect; or
- Submitted a development permit, building permit or subdivision application before the first reading of the proposed repeal; or
- Successfully rezoned the property through an approved rezoning application applied for by the property owner after August 6, 2024.
HOW DOES THIS AFFECT INFLL DEVELOPMENT?
If you are a builder or developer looking to develop infill properties and do not already have an approved development permit, whether or not a potential repeal affects your ability to develop depends on a few things: what you’d like to develop and where, and whether you submit your permit application before the first reading of the proposed bylaw repeal.
- If you’re planning to develop on a parcel that will revert to a lower zoning and you do not already have an approved permit, then your project will have to comply with the revised zoning regulations. If you will require a higher density zoning to proceed, then you’ll need to request a rezoning, which might be approved or denied based on the property's location amongst other factors.
- If the repeal goes through, there may also be changes to the current R-CG bylaw, but we don’t have full information on what this may look like yet. So even if your parcel remains R-CG after the repeal, what you can build may vary slightly from what is currently allowed.
WHY WORKING WITH THE RIGHT TEAM MATTERS
Blanket rezoning and the proposed repeal can be complicated subjects, and so it is important to work with a team that understands the nuances of zoning and development. This is where we come in. Working with a team that understands the system can help you assess the impact of proposed changes on your projects. We’re not just here to advise—we help builders and developers stay informed of policy changes so your projects remain on track and profitable. Get in touch with us today.