The Community Development Plan for Mount Pleasant (1989) resulted in revisions to the RT-6 zoning, commercial revitalization and beautification in the Main and Broadway area, neighbourhood wide-street-greening and heritage trail marking. Both this plan, and the Industrial Lands Policies (1995) include retaining the I-1 industrial area north of Broadway to W. 2nd Avenue for city-serving light industrial and service uses. The IC-3 light industrial area just east of Main Street has seen considerable residential development in the form of live/work studios or lofts.

Planning is ongoing for the south shore of False Creek, most of which is city-owned land. The South East False Creek Policies (1991) provide a general framework for development of these lands to housing, along with the needed parks, commercial and community facilities. The policies also emphasize the creation of an environmentally sustainable community.

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.

In 2007, a new planning process started in Mount Pleasant to update the 20-year-old plan. The new Community Plan will produce plans for the shopping areas and neighbourhoods, action plans for pressing social concerns, and longer-term policies to address community-wide issues. [Mount Pleasant Community Planning Program]

Zoning

To find out what zoning types are permitted in Mount Pleasant 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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