The Southlands Plan (1988) covered the area south of S.W. Marine Drive to the River. It resulted in revised RA-1 zoning and guidelines, a decision on zoning for the Angus Lands area, and policies related to floodproofing and dyking.

In the early 1990s, the Secondary Suites Program resulted in some zoning for rental suites in Dunbar. In the late 1990s, as a result of the RS Zoning Program, RS-5 and RS-6 zonings, which include design review were adopted, covering most of the area.

In 1995, Vancouver City Council approved CityPlan: Directions for Vancouver. CityPlan is a citywide plan that will guide City decisions on programs, priorities and actions through 2021. CityPlan provides general directions for a range of topics and issues in which the City is involved including neighbourhood centres, housing variety and affordability, neighbourhood character, services, safety, arts and culture, public places, economy and jobs, transportation, environment, downtown development, financial accountability, and decision making. [CityPlan & Community Visions Overview]

The Community Visions Program is a component of CityPlan that provides each community with an opportunity to look into its future, determine its needs and aspirations, and set a course that is consistent with CityPlan. Community visioning is being implemented in areas where there has been little or no previous community planning.

The Dunbar Community Vision directions were approved by Vancouver City Council on September 10, 1998. [Dunbar Community Visions Program]

Zoning

To find out what zoning types are permitted in Dunbar Southlands check the Detailed Map (VanMap) and select 'Zoning Districts' to turn on the zoning information layer. For assistance viewing items, or to find what other types of information can be obtained through our web-based map system, visit our VanMap homepage.

For information on zoning definitions and terms visit our Zoning and Development By-law webpage.

For more detailed information on what is permitted in various zones contact our Development Services Enquiry Centre.

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