Neighbourhood Improvement Program in the 1970s used Federal funds to improve parks, schools, and social service facilities.
Area planning in the mid-1970s led to zoning changes eliminating highrise potential from apartment areas, and introducing new design-related zoning to the duplex and commercial areas.

A planning program in the early 1990s did an extensive review of the RT zones The resulting RT-7 and RT-8 zones place a strong emphasis on retention of older, character buildings, as well as on design control of new buildings. At the same time, the Arbutus industrial lands were replanned as a new residential neighbourhood for about 2,250 people, through the Arbutus Neighbourhood Policy Plan (1993) and subsequent CD-1 and C-7/C-8 zonings. Much of the development in the area, as well as the greenway system, is complete. The Kitsilano Traffic, Cycling and Parking Plan (1992) made recommendations on cycling routes and traffic calming throughout the area.

In the early 1990s, the Secondary Suites Program dealt with whether residents in the single family area between Broadway and W 16th Avenue supported rental suites, and resulted in RS-1S zoning for suites in that area. In the late 1990s, as a result of the RS Zoning Program, RS-5S which includes design review was adopted, covering the same 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.

Kitsilano 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 Kitsilano 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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