Refer Rezoning 657-685 East 18th Avenue

Summary

• A rezoning application has been submitted to rezone three parcels at 657–685 East 18th Avenue from RS-1 (single-family residential) to RR-2A (Residential Rental) to allow a four-storey market rental apartment building.
• The site totals approximately 1,118 sq. m with 30 m of frontage on East 18th Avenue, and is currently vacant; surrounding area is predominantly low-density residential with some mixed-use commercial zoning to the east.
• The application is being processed under the City's Secured Rental Policy (SRP), which supports rental rezoning in low-density areas near transit and local shopping; the site meets the SRP's locational eligibility criteria.
• A Housing Agreement By-law will be required to secure the rental tenure of the building prior to enactment of the zoning amendment.
• Staff have assessed the application and recommend approval in principle, subject to conditions including design development through the future development permit process.
• The item is referred to Public Hearing for public input before any final decision is made by Council.

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Documents

• Referral Report