Vancouver
City Council Approves Amendment for Mass Timber Buildings in Zoning By-law
Public Hearing
Date: 2024-02-28
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Summary of the Public Hearing on February 27, 2024:
- Amendment to Zoning By-law: Proposal to allow mass timber in buildings taller than six storeys.
- Height and Density Increase: Rezoning applications for mass timber to have increased height and density.
- Extra Height in District Schedule Areas: Provision of additional height for mass timber in specific areas.
- Recommended Approval: Council to approve By-law amendment for increased height of mass timber buildings.
- Next Steps: Director of Legal Services to enact By-law amendments, General Manager to present Mass Timber Policy for Council approval.