Building permits and regulations are enforced by the City of Vancouver to ensure safety and livability for you, your neighbours, and future property owners and residents.
To keep Vancouver safe and liveable, the City:
In Vancouver, urban planning focuses on liveability.
That means creating a city of neighbourhoods where people can work, play, and shop.
It also means creating urban environments where residents feel supported and engaged, and can enjoy a vibrant street life and their fellow residents.
In building our liveable, sustainable city, the City:
ZONING DISTRICTS BY LAWS:
Multiple Dwelling District:
RM-5 - West End
The intent of this schedule is to enable a variety of forms of residential development in the West End, including tower forms and infill townhouses, while also permitting compatible retail, office, service and institutional uses. Infill developed as secured market rental housing is encouraged. Emphasis is placed on achieving development that is compatible with neighbouring development with respect to the streets-cape character, open spaces, view retention, sunlight access and privacy. The RM-5 district encourages developments suited to families with children. The RM-5A, RM-5B, RM-5C and RM-5D districts permit greater densities than the RM-5 district. The RM-5C district permits a greater range of uses. The RM-5D district supports the development of social housing.
RE/MAX Crest Realty
1195 W Broadway 3rd Floor Vancouver, BC V6H 3X5