Norquay Village Neighbourhood Centre Program - Q & A
The following is a list of some of the questions and concerns that have been frequently raised. Further information on each is provided for clarification.
Q. Where did the idea to make a ‘neighbourhood centre’ in Norquay come from?
A. CityPlan was adopted by City Council in 1995 and is Vancouver’s comprehensive planning framework; it introduced the idea of Neighbourhood Centres. The Renfrew Collingwood Community Vision, which was adopted by Council in 2004, located a future Neighbourhood Centre in Norquay. Learn more ›››
Q. If residential areas are rezoned, will that force me to leave my house?
A. No. You may continue to live in your house and use your property as before. A rezoning would only allow for additional development options, which you or future owners may or may not choose to pursue. Learn more ›››
Q. Will my residential property taxes go up if my property is rezoned?
A. Property taxes are primarily influenced by assessed property value. While future property values cannot be predicted precisely, past experience in the City indicate that an increase in property value attributable to rezoning would likely be near 5%. Learn more ›››
Q. How many dwelling units can be built on a typical lot if it is rezoned to RT-10 (Small House/Duplex) or RM-1 (Courtyard Rowhouse)?
A. Three. The most typical residential lot size is in Vancouver 33 feet x 120 feet. Currently, an RS-1 (Single Family) zoned lot can have one house with one secondary suite for a total of two dwelling units. The two residential zones that have been proposed in Norquay each have unit density limits that permit a maximum of three dwelling units on a typical lot. It is noted that the maximum of three units may not be possible on all lots. Learn more ›››
Q. If single-family areas in Norquay are rezoned to RT-10 and RM-1, how quickly will redevelopment happen?
A. In the past, when areas have been rezoned in this way, physical change has happened very slowly. Recent experience at Kingsway and Knight Street reveals that less than 2% of the rezoned properties are redeveloping each year. Learn more ›››
Q. If the proposed plan for Norquay were to be adopted, will public amenities such as park improvements or community facilities be provided?
A. The plan proposal includes about $1 million for streetscape and pedestrian safety improvements along Kingsway. Redevelopment and growth generate funds to pay for community amenities because builders pay a levy on every square foot of new development. In addition to any redevelopment in single-family areas, the proposed Kingsway Rezoning Area could also generate funds for additional amenities in the neighbourhood. We recognize that this is a concern that needs to be discussed further with the community. Learn more ›››
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