Potential New Legislation
Please note, there are potential changes (new legislation) coming out of the Homes for People Plan that the Province is intending to bring forward related to the specific initiative to allow for additional units on single family lots in the fall. See a statement from the Province for reference. You may wish to wait to see what that legislation entails in the fall before moving forward with development plans for your property other than what is permitted by current zoning regulations until then.
Development Regulations
The Zoning Bylaw regulates the use of all lands within the District of West Vancouver. Each zone specifies the permitted uses and provides limits to the height of buildings, setbacks, lot coverage and floor area ratio.
You can use WestMap below to determine the zoning for any property in West Vancouver.
Single Family Lots
If you are building a structure on your property, including retaining walls, stairs, pools and decks, you will need a permit. Includes information on secondary suites and coach houses.
Other Development
The planning department processes land use and development proposals received from residents and developers. Depending on the development proposal or project being contemplated, land development in West Vancouver will require a property owner or applicant to make a planning application for bylaw amendments and permits.
Planning Applications
The planning department processes land use and development proposals received from residents and developers. Depending on the development proposal or project being contemplated, land development in West Vancouver will require a property owner or applicant to make a planning application for bylaw amendments and permits.
Addressing Expiring Land Use Contracts
In 2014, the Provincial Government amended the Local Government Act to terminate all Land Use Contracts (LUCs) that historically formed site-specific, contractual agreements between local governments and landowners. The District currently has 23 LUCs which are due to expire on June 30, 2024.