Property Use Inspection Districts
Layer name:
Property Use Inspection Districts
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Sub-group name:
Administrative Districts
Scale:
Always
Data Currency Status:
The data changes infrequently. Any changes are quickly reflected in VanMap.
Definition:
The Property Use Inspections Branch enforces a number of by-laws. In addition, inspectors serve on "Neighbourhood Integrated Service Teams", and also enforce a number of other programs, such as the Secondary Suite Program. The division has come to be a catch-all for solving community problems of many types. Inspectors are assigned a field district and are responsible for all by-law enforcement in that district. In particular, the City of Vancouver is divided into 23 Property Use Inspection Districts. Each district is unique, depending on the type of neighbourhood and the types of issues that typically arise there. The by-law enforcement conducted by this branch normally results from complaints, re-check of permit conditions, or routine observation by the inspectors. Enforcement is carried out by the issuing of letters and orders relating to by-law violations, which may ultimately result in charges being laid through the By-law Prosecutor’s office or "Show Cause Hearings" held before Council.
The By-laws that the Property Use Inspectors enforce are the following:
- Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575
- Parking By-law No. 6059
- License By-law No. 4450
- Standards of Maintenance By-law No. 5462
- Sign By-law No. 4810
- Untidy Premises By-law No. 4548