In the 1970s, much of Fairview underwent a community planning process that resulted in zoning and development that exists today. Plans developed include:

The False Creek Official Development Plan [1974] dealt with industrial land along the south shore of False Creek. Most of the land is City-owned.
Fairview Slopes Policy Plan [1976] resulted in the FM-1 zoning.
Reference Document for Granville Island [1978] sets out a plan for this federally-owned land.

Interim planning for Burrard Slopes in 1993 resulted in new Burrard Slopes C-3A Guidelines; the Burrard Slopes IC Districts Interim Policies guiding site-specific rezonings to mixed uses; a Parks and Open Space strategy; and adoption of a Development Cost Levies Bylaw. Projects guided by this work include two mixed commercial/light industrial/residential projects on West 1st Avenue, Fifth Avenue Cinemas, "Portico" on the old Pacific Press sites, and the new park located in the Granville Bridge loop. It is anticipated that further planning work will replace the interim rezoning policies in Burrard Slopes.

The Vancouver General Hospital is a major Fairview institution. In 2000 the Vancouver General Hospital Precinct Policy Statement outlined how current zoning could be adapted to permit additional medical technological use. The statement also provides for limited commercial and residential uses, retention of the 1906 Heather Pavilion, and public open space.

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.

Fairview has undergone extensive community planning and will not be part of the Community Visioning process. It may be included in a "re-visioning" process in the future.

Zoning

To find out what zoning types are permitted in Fairview 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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