Approve Rezoning: 657-685 East 18th Avenue

Summary

• Council approved in principle the rezoning of 657-685 East 18th Avenue from RS-1 (Residential) to RR-2A (Residential Rental) District, subject to a Public Hearing and conditions of approval.
• The rezoning would allow a four-storey purpose-built market rental apartment building on the currently vacant three-lot site near East 18th Avenue.
• A Housing Agreement By-law is required to be enacted prior to the zoning amendment, securing the rental tenure of the future building long-term.
• The proposal aligns with the Vancouver Plan (2022) and the Secured Rental Policy, which aim to increase the supply of purpose-built rental housing in the city.
• The detailed building design will be reviewed through a future development permit process, with additional opportunity for public review at that stage.
• Standard conditions apply clarifying that approval does not create legal obligations on the City, and all costs incurred by the applicant are at their own risk.

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Documents

• Summary and Recommendation
• Referral Report dated February 21, 2023
• Draft By-law - Zoning and Development