Planning Process

Stage 1: Development Framework

A Development Framework guides the future development of a large site by describing the intended mix of uses, building form (including height and density), transportation and circulation, and community facilities.

Jul 2007	City Council approved planning program for Little Mountain Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between City and Province
Oct 2009	Program scoping and backgrounder review
May 2009	City Council approved revised work program and timeline for Little Mountain
Dec 2009	Public Open House #1: Share background information, planning objectives and identify community issues
Jan - May 2010	Prepare initial development site plan concepts
Jun 2010	Public Open House #2: Present initial site plan concepts for feedback
Jun 2010 - Present	Refine site plan, explore 3D massing
Jul 2011	Public Open House #3: Present 3D massing concepts for feedback
Fall 2011	Incorporate public feedback into site plan concept
Jan 2012	Public Open House #4: Present redevelopment plan concept for feedback
Spring 2012	Draft Development Framework and refine redevelopment concept
Mid 2012	Public Open House #5: Present refined concept and Development Framework for feedback
Fall 2012	Present development framework to City Council

Stage 2: Rezoning

The rezoning process involves submission of a comprehensive redevelopment proposal by the proponent, formal review by City staff, community consultation, a Public Hearing before Council, and legal enactment of any zoning changes.

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