Development permit conditions resource

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  Zoning and Development By-law

  The Zoning and Development By-law sets out rules that authorize the Director of Planning or the Development Permit Board to require public amenities, facilities, utilities, and land for the same purpose as conditions of development approval.

  Schedule I PDF file (107 KB) outlines the infrastructure improvements and lists the types of public amenities, facilities, and utilities that may be required.

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  Conditions for development

  To support safe, sustainable, and well-integrated development, conditions may be applied when reasonably required. These conditions help manage the impacts of new development and makes sure it fits in with the surrounding neighbourhood. 

  Conditions

  • Essential services, such as clean drinking water and water for firefighting.
  • Infrastructure upgrades, including sewer and drainage improvements to handle increased demand.
  • Improvements to streets, sidewalks and the public spaces to support safety and provide appropriate site access.
  • Improvements that help the development fit into the neighbourhood, such as street furniture, parklets, lighting, and sustainable design features.

  Note This is not an exhaustive list of conditions. Additional conditions, such as land dedications, may apply to all sites; including developments located in floodplains, near groundwater, on steep slopes, or in proximity to bridges.

Typical infrastructure conditions by district

 Review the typical infrastructure conditions for your type of project. 

Note Make sure to review the development permit application checklists to confirm that you have met all submission requirements in your application.

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  R3

  Low-rise developments (Up to 6 storeys)

  Typical infrastructure conditions for low-rise developments include:

  • Servicing
  • Stormwater
  • Utility upgrades

  These conditions

  • Will generally be required as part of a development permit application. Additional conditions may also apply.  
  • May also be required on mixed-use developments with retail at grade. Additional conditions may be needed to better integrate the buildings into the neighbouring streetscape.

  Infrastructure/asset type	Scope of review and conditioning
  Streets, transportation, and public space	Engineering Services will review your application to make sure safe integration with the street network. You can expect conditioning related to: Land dedications and/or statutory rights-of-way (SRWs) for transportation needs Sidewalk and boulevard improvements Traffic calming infrastructure Upgrades to unimproved streets, frontage zones, and lane paving Corner lots may be subject to additional conditions, including concrete lane crossings Note Refer to the Streetscape Design Guidelines PDF file () , relevant Public Realm Plans, and the standards outlined in the Engineering Design Manual PDF file (10 MB) .
  Utilities and servicing	Applications will be reviewed to make sure they meet utility servicing and infrastructure requirements. Key considerations: Standard duct and junction box requirements as part of sidewalk restoration Additional conditions for developments that occupy more than 75% of a block’s street frontage Utilities triggered by the development (for example electrical and telecom) must be located on the development site Clearing of easements where existing utilities are present Sewer (storm, sanitary, and combined) capacity reviews are not anticipated for typical developments with non-industrial and non-institutional uses.  An updated Sewer Capacity Development Review Policy was formally approved by Council on October 29, 2025, and is in effect. This updated policy is predicated on approved changes to the Vancouver Building By-law (VBBL) Book II – Plumbing Systems, Division B, Article 2.4.2.5 updating on-site rainwater management requirements for sites greater than 1.0 FSR and/or 1000 m2 site area (engineered pathway). This VBBL update is in effect on January 1, 2026, and applies to all engineered pathway building permit applications opened from January 1, 2026, onwards. Site-specific sewer requirements, including easements, service connections, and abandonment plans still apply.
  Site-specific needs	Additional infrastructure conditions may apply based on: Proximity to City-owned structures or infrastructure Location within City-established boundaries Scale and complexity of the proposed development Note You're responsible for identifying whether these conditions apply to your site. Note Any City-provided land dedications must be incorporated into your application submission.

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  R4 and R5

  Mid-rise and high-rise developments (7 to 26 storeys)

  Typical infrastructure conditions for mid-rise and high-rise developments include:

  • Advanced servicing
  • Transportation impacts
  • Utility coordination

  These conditions:

  • Will generally be required as part of a development permit application. Additional conditions may also apply.
  • May also be required on mixed-use developments with retail at grade. Additional conditions may be needed to better integrate the buildings into the neighbouring streetscape.

  Infrastructure/asset type	Scope of review
  Streets, transportation, and public space	Engineering Services will assess how your development integrates with the surrounding street network and public realm. You may expect conditions related to: Land dedications and/or statutory rights-of-way (SRWs) for transportation needs Lane crossings for corner lots and potential lane rebuilding Improvements to sidewalks, boulevards and frontage zones Measures such as traffic calming, raised crosswalks, curb bulges, protected bike lanes, and traffic signals (new or upgraded, if not covered by the DCL program) Green Infrastructure features such as bioretention curb bulges, infiltration trenches, and curb relocations that support Blue-Green System designs Note Refer to the Streetscape Design Guidelines, relevant Public Realm Plans, and the standards outlined in the Engineering Design Manual PDF file (10 MB).
  Utilities and servicing	Your application will be reviewed to make sure they meet utility servicing and infrastructure requirements. Key considerations include: Upgrades to street lighting Intersection lighting related to site access Installation or replacement of duct banks, service cabinets, and kiosks of electrical infrastructure as needed Utilities triggered by the development (for example electrical and telecom) must be located on the development site. Easements with existing utilities must be cleared Existing kiosks that obstruct new sidewalks or frontage improvements may need to be relocated Sewer (storm, sanitary, and combined) capacity reviews are not anticipated for typical developments with non-industrial and non-institutional uses.  An updated Sewer Capacity Development Review Policy was formally approved by Council on October 29, 2025, and is in effect. This updated policy is predicated on approved changes to the Vancouver Building By-law (VBBL) Book II – Plumbing Systems, Division B, Article 2.4.2.5 updating on-site rainwater management requirements for sites greater than 1.0 FSR and/or 1000 m2 site area (engineered pathway). This VBBL update is in effect on January 1, 2026, and applies to all engineered pathway building permit applications opened from January 1, 2026, onwards. Site-specific sewer requirements, including easements, service connections, and abandonment plans still apply.
  Site-specific needs	Additional infrastructure conditions may apply based on: Proximity to City-owned structures or infrastructure Location within City-established boundaries Scale and complexity of the proposed development Note You're responsible for identifying whether these conditions apply to your site. Note Any City-provided land dedications must be incorporated into your application submission.

Land dedications

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  Dedication for sidewalk and boulevard purposes

  Note For development sites located on the streets listed in the table, measurements should be taken at right angles.

  Street blocks	Side of street	Intersection boundaries	Distance from original centre line to ultimate property line	Land dedication up to
  600–1300 W 6th Ave	South	Laurel St to Ash St and Hemlock St to Spruce St	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  100 E 12th Ave – 100 W 12th Ave	North	Columbia St to Main St	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  100 E 12th Ave – 100 W 12th Ave	South	Columbia St to Main St	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  800–1100 E 12th Ave	North	Prince Albert St to midway between Glen Drive and Clark Drive	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  800–1100 E 12th Ave	South	Prince Albert St to midway between Glen Drive and Clark Drive	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  400–600 W 12th Ave	South	Heather St to Yukon St	13.1 m (43 ft)	0.9 m (3 ft)
  1000 W 12th Ave	North	Spruce St to Oak St	13.1 m (43 ft)	0.9 m (3 ft)
  1000 W 12th Ave	South	Spruce St to Oak St	13.1 m (43 ft)	0.9 m (3 ft)
  1400–1500 W 12th Ave	North	Fir St to Hemlock St	13.4 m (44 ft)	1.2 m (4 ft)
  1400–1500 W 12th Ave	South	Fir St to Hemlock St	13.4 m (44 ft)	1.2 m (4 ft)
  700–800 W 16th Ave	North	Heather St to Laurel St	10.7 m (35 ft)	0.6 m (2 ft)
  2600–3000 Hemlock St	East	W 10th Ave to W 15th Ave	10.7 m (35 ft)	0.6 m (2 ft)
  2800–2900 Oak St	East	Lane north of W 13th Ave to W 14th Ave	12.8 m (42 ft)	0.6 m (2 ft)
  2500–3100 Burrard St	East	Broadway to W 16th Ave	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  2500–3100 Burrard St	West	Broadway to W 16th Ave	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  2500–3100 Fir St	East	Broadway to W 16th Ave	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  2500–3100 Fir St	West	Broadway to W 16th Ave	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  2500–2700 Yukon St	East	Broadway to W 12th Ave	11.3 m (37 ft)	1.2 m (4 ft)

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  Dedication for commercial high street sidewalk and boulevard purposes

  Note For development sites located on the streets listed in the table, measurements should be taken at right angles.

  Street blocks	Side of street	Intersection boundaries	Distance from original centre line to ultimate property line	Land dedication up to
  2500 Fir St	West	Lane north of 10th Ave to 10th Ave	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  2500 Hemlock St	East	Lane north of 10th Ave to 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  3000 Oak St	East	14th Ave to 15th Ave	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  3000 Oak St	West	14th Ave to the lane just south of 14th Ave	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)

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  Dedication for mixed-use street sidewalk and boulevard purposes

  Note For development sites located on the streets listed in the table, measurements should be taken at right angles.

  Street blocks	Side of street	Intersection boundaries	Distance from original centre line to ultimate property line	Land dedication up to
  300 E 5th Avenue, 2000 Brunswick St	South	Scotia St to E 2nd Ave	11.5 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  1200-1300 W 7th Ave	North	Hemlock St to Alder St	10.7 m (35 ft)	0.6 m (2 ft)
  2400 Prince Edward St	East	E 8th Ave to lane south	11.0 m (36 ft)	0.9 m (3 ft)
  2400 Prince Edward St	West	E 8th Ave to lane south	11.0 m (36 ft)	0.9 m (3 ft)
  2600 Prince Edward St	East	E 10th Ave to E 11th Ave	11.3 m (37 ft)	1.2 m (4 ft)
  2200-2300 Scotia St	East	E 6th Ave to E 8th Ave	11.3 m (37 ft)	1.2 m (4 ft)

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  Dedication for transportation purposes

  Note For development sites located on the streets listed in the table, measurements should be taken at right angles.

  Street blocks	Side of street	Street limits of intersection	Distance from original centre line to ultimate property line	Land dedication up to
  200-300 E 12th Ave	North	Main St to Kingsway	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  200-300 E 12th Ave	South	Main St to Kingsway	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  1100-1200 E 12th Ave	South	Midway between Glen Drive and Clark Drive to Clark Drive	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  1200 E 12th Ave	North	Midway between Glen Drive and Clark Drive to Clark Drive	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  1700-1800 W 12th Ave	North	Cypress St to Pine St	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  1700-1800 W 12th Ave	South	Cypress St to Pine St	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  100-200 E 16th Ave	North	Quebec St to Sophia St	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  900-1000 W 16th Ave	North	Laurel St to Montcalm St	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  1500 W 16th Ave	North	Fir St to Hemlock St	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  1400 Marpole Ave	North	Fir St to Hemlock St	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2000-2100 W 16th Ave	North	Yew St to Maple St	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  600 W 37th Ave	South	Lane west of Ash St to Heather St	12.6 m	2.5 m (8 ft 2 ½ in)
  600–700 W 37th Ave			Complex: Make a development permit enquiry
  2800 Ash St	East	W 12th Ave to W 13th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2800 Ash St	West	W 12th Ave to W 13th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  1000-1200 E Broadway	North	Windsor St to Clark Dr	16.6 m (54 ½ ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  1000-1200 E Broadway	South	Windsor St to Clark Dr	16.6 m (54 ½ ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2400-2500 Carolina St	East	E 8th Ave to E 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2400-2500 Carolina St	West	E 8th Ave to E 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2700-2800 Fir St	West	W 11th Ave to W 13th Ave	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  2400-2500 Glen Drive	East	E 8th Ave to E 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2400-2500 Glen Drive	West	E 8th Ave to E 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  5300–5400 Heather St			Complex: Make a development permit enquiry
  2500 Manitoba St	East	Lane north of W 10th Ave to W 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2500 Manitoba St	West	Lane north of W 10th Ave to W 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2200 Oak St	East	W 6th Ave to W 7th Ave	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2200 Oak St	West	W 6th Ave to W 7th Ave	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2500 Oak St	West	Lane north of W 10th Ave to W 10th Ave	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2600-2900 Oak St	West	W 10th Ave to W 14th Ave	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2500 Quebec St	East	Lane north of W 10th Ave to W 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2500 Quebec St	West	Lane north of W 10th Ave to W 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2700-2800 Sophia St	East	Lane north of E 12th Ave to E 13th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2700-2800 Sophia St	West	Lane north of E 12th Ave to E 13th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2800 Vine St	East	Lane south of W 12th Ave to W 13th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)

Public realm conditions

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  Mid-block connections

  Mid-block connections may be required to support walkability, public realm continuity, and access to public spaces.

  Expected locations for mid-block connections

  • Cambie Corridor: As identified in the Cambie Corridor Public Realm Plan PDF file (26 MB) (referred to as ‘Secondary Active Links’) should be designed in accordance with the guidance provided in that document.
  • Sites with frontages greater than 60.7 m (199 ft): As outlined in the Design and Development Guidelines – Section 1.3 PDF file (356 MB)
  • Where a development can extend an existing or planned pathway (through- block connection) from an adjacent site.

  Note Exact location and route to be determined through the review process.

Land dedications

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  Dedication for sidewalk and boulevard purposes

  Note For development sites located on the streets listed in the table, measurements should be taken at right angles.

  Street blocks	Side of street	Intersection boundaries	Distance from original centre line to ultimate property line	Land dedication up to
  600–1300 W 6th Ave	South	Laurel St to Ash St and Hemlock St to Spruce St	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  100 E 12th Ave – 100 W 12th Ave	North	Columbia St to Main St	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  100 E 12th Ave – 100 W 12th Ave	South	Columbia St to Main St	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  800–1100 E 12th Ave	North	Prince Albert St to midway between Glen Drive and Clark Drive	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  800–1100 E 12th Ave	South	Prince Albert St to midway between Glen Drive and Clark Drive	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  400–600 W 12th Ave	South	Heather St to Yukon St	13.1 m (43 ft)	0.9 m (3 ft)
  1000 W 12th Ave	North	Spruce St to Oak St	13.1 m (43 ft)	0.9 m (3 ft)
  1000 W 12th Ave	South	Spruce St to Oak St	13.1 m (43 ft)	0.9 m (3 ft)
  1400–1500 W 12th Ave	North	Fir St to Hemlock St	13.4 m (44 ft)	1.2 m (4 ft)
  1400–1500 W 12th Ave	South	Fir St to Hemlock St	13.4 m (44 ft)	1.2 m (4 ft)
  700–800 W 16th Ave	North	Heather St to Laurel St	10.7 m (35 ft)	0.6 m (2 ft)
  2600–3000 Hemlock St	East	W 10th Ave to W 15th Ave	10.7 m (35 ft)	0.6 m (2 ft)
  2800–2900 Oak St	East	Lane north of W 13th Ave to W 14th Ave	12.8 m (42 ft)	0.6 m (2 ft)
  2500–3100 Burrard St	East	Broadway to W 16th Ave	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  2500–3100 Burrard St	West	Broadway to W 16th Ave	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  2500–3100 Fir St	East	Broadway to W 16th Ave	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  2500–3100 Fir St	West	Broadway to W 16th Ave	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  2500–2700 Yukon St	East	Broadway to W 12th Ave	11.3 m (37 ft)	1.2 m (4 ft)

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  Dedication for commercial high street sidewalk and boulevard purposes

  Note For development sites located on the streets listed in the table, measurements should be taken at right angles.

  Street blocks	Side of street	Intersection boundaries	Distance from original centre line to ultimate property line	Land dedication up to
  2500 Fir St	West	Lane north of 10th Ave to 10th Ave	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  2500 Hemlock St	East	Lane north of 10th Ave to 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  3000 Oak St	East	14th Ave to 15th Ave	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  3000 Oak St	West	14th Ave to the lane just south of 14th Ave	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)

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  Dedication for mixed-use street sidewalk and boulevard purposes

  Note For development sites located on the streets listed in the table, measurements should be taken at right angles.

  Street blocks	Side of street	Intersection boundaries	Distance from original centre line to ultimate property line	Land dedication up to
  300 E 5th Avenue, 2000 Brunswick St	South	Scotia St to E 2nd Ave	11.5 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  1200-1300 W 7th Ave	North	Hemlock St to Alder St	10.7 m (35 ft)	0.6 m (2 ft)
  2400 Prince Edward St	East	E 8th Ave to lane south	11.0 m (36 ft)	0.9 m (3 ft)
  2400 Prince Edward St	West	E 8th Ave to lane south	11.0 m (36 ft)	0.9 m (3 ft)
  2600 Prince Edward St	East	E 10th Ave to E 11th Ave	11.3 m (37 ft)	1.2 m (4 ft)
  2200-2300 Scotia St	East	E 6th Ave to E 8th Ave	11.3 m (37 ft)	1.2 m (4 ft)

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  Dedication for transportation purposes

  Note For development sites located on the streets listed in the table, measurements should be taken at right angles.

  Street blocks	Side of street	Street limits of intersection	Distance from original centre line to ultimate property line	Land dedication up to
  200-300 E 12th Ave	North	Main St to Kingsway	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  200-300 E 12th Ave	South	Main St to Kingsway	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  1100-1200 E 12th Ave	South	Midway between Glen Drive and Clark Drive to Clark Drive	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  1200 E 12th Ave	North	Midway between Glen Drive and Clark Drive to Clark Drive	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  1700-1800 W 12th Ave	North	Cypress St to Pine St	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  1700-1800 W 12th Ave	South	Cypress St to Pine St	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  100-200 E 16th Ave	North	Quebec St to Sophia St	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  900-1000 W 16th Ave	North	Laurel St to Montcalm St	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  1500 W 16th Ave	North	Fir St to Hemlock St	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  1400 Marpole Ave	North	Fir St to Hemlock St	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2000-2100 W 16th Ave	North	Yew St to Maple St	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  600 W 37th Ave	South	Lane west of Ash St to Heather St	12.6 m	2.5 m (8 ft 2 ½ in)
  600–700 W 37th Ave			Complex: Make a development permit enquiry
  2800 Ash St	East	W 12th Ave to W 13th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2800 Ash St	West	W 12th Ave to W 13th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  1000-1200 E Broadway	North	Windsor St to Clark Dr	16.6 m (54 ½ ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  1000-1200 E Broadway	South	Windsor St to Clark Dr	16.6 m (54 ½ ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2400-2500 Carolina St	East	E 8th Ave to E 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2400-2500 Carolina St	West	E 8th Ave to E 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2700-2800 Fir St	West	W 11th Ave to W 13th Ave	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  2400-2500 Glen Drive	East	E 8th Ave to E 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2400-2500 Glen Drive	West	E 8th Ave to E 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  5300–5400 Heather St			Complex: Make a development permit enquiry
  2500 Manitoba St	East	Lane north of W 10th Ave to W 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2500 Manitoba St	West	Lane north of W 10th Ave to W 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2200 Oak St	East	W 6th Ave to W 7th Ave	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2200 Oak St	West	W 6th Ave to W 7th Ave	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2500 Oak St	West	Lane north of W 10th Ave to W 10th Ave	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2600-2900 Oak St	West	W 10th Ave to W 14th Ave	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2500 Quebec St	East	Lane north of W 10th Ave to W 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2500 Quebec St	West	Lane north of W 10th Ave to W 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2700-2800 Sophia St	East	Lane north of E 12th Ave to E 13th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2700-2800 Sophia St	West	Lane north of E 12th Ave to E 13th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2800 Vine St	East	Lane south of W 12th Ave to W 13th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)

Public realm conditions

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  Privately owned public space (POPS)

  POPS may be required to provide access to open spaces such as:

  • Plazas
  • Play areas
  • Green spaces
  • Other spaces

  The amount of space required for POPS may vary by site and be determined through the review process. Statutory rights-of-way may be required to make sure the POPS remains accessible to the public.

  Where POPS are expected

  • Broadway Plan Area: As identified in the Broadway Plan: Chapter 15 Public Realm Framework PDF file (122 MB) and where applicable, refer to the Broadway Public Realm Plan: Appendix B PDF file (23 MB).
  • Residential tower sites with frontages greater than 60.7 m (199 ft) should provide an above grade enhanced open space setback. Review Design and Development Guidelines Section 5.2.8 PDF file (356 MB)

  Review Section 1.2 PDF file (356 MB) of the Design and Development Guidelines for guidance on how to locate open spaces. For design guidance, refer to Section 4.3 PDF file (356 MB).

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  Dedication for sidewalk and boulevard purposes

  Note For development sites located on the streets listed in the table, measurements should be taken at right angles.

  Street blocks	Side of street	Intersection boundaries	Distance from original centre line to ultimate property line	Land dedication up to
  600–1300 W 6th Ave	South	Laurel St to Ash St and Hemlock St to Spruce St	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  100 E 12th Ave – 100 W 12th Ave	North	Columbia St to Main St	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  100 E 12th Ave – 100 W 12th Ave	South	Columbia St to Main St	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  800–1100 E 12th Ave	North	Prince Albert St to midway between Glen Drive and Clark Drive	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  800–1100 E 12th Ave	South	Prince Albert St to midway between Glen Drive and Clark Drive	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  400–600 W 12th Ave	South	Heather St to Yukon St	13.1 m (43 ft)	0.9 m (3 ft)
  1000 W 12th Ave	North	Spruce St to Oak St	13.1 m (43 ft)	0.9 m (3 ft)
  1000 W 12th Ave	South	Spruce St to Oak St	13.1 m (43 ft)	0.9 m (3 ft)
  1400–1500 W 12th Ave	North	Fir St to Hemlock St	13.4 m (44 ft)	1.2 m (4 ft)
  1400–1500 W 12th Ave	South	Fir St to Hemlock St	13.4 m (44 ft)	1.2 m (4 ft)
  700–800 W 16th Ave	North	Heather St to Laurel St	10.7 m (35 ft)	0.6 m (2 ft)
  2600–3000 Hemlock St	East	W 10th Ave to W 15th Ave	10.7 m (35 ft)	0.6 m (2 ft)
  2800–2900 Oak St	East	Lane north of W 13th Ave to W 14th Ave	12.8 m (42 ft)	0.6 m (2 ft)
  2500–3100 Burrard St	East	Broadway to W 16th Ave	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  2500–3100 Burrard St	West	Broadway to W 16th Ave	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  2500–3100 Fir St	East	Broadway to W 16th Ave	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  2500–3100 Fir St	West	Broadway to W 16th Ave	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  2500–2700 Yukon St	East	Broadway to W 12th Ave	11.3 m (37 ft)	1.2 m (4 ft)

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  Dedication for commercial high street sidewalk and boulevard purposes

  Note For development sites located on the streets listed in the table, measurements should be taken at right angles.

  Street blocks	Side of street	Intersection boundaries	Distance from original centre line to ultimate property line	Land dedication up to
  2500 Fir St	West	Lane north of 10th Ave to 10th Ave	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  2500 Hemlock St	East	Lane north of 10th Ave to 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  3000 Oak St	East	14th Ave to 15th Ave	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  3000 Oak St	West	14th Ave to the lane just south of 14th Ave	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)

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  Dedication for mixed-use street sidewalk and boulevard purposes

  Note For development sites located on the streets listed in the table, measurements should be taken at right angles.

  Street blocks	Side of street	Intersection boundaries	Distance from original centre line to ultimate property line	Land dedication up to
  300 E 5th Avenue, 2000 Brunswick St	South	Scotia St to E 2nd Ave	11.5 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  1200-1300 W 7th Ave	North	Hemlock St to Alder St	10.7 m (35 ft)	0.6 m (2 ft)
  2400 Prince Edward St	East	E 8th Ave to lane south	11.0 m (36 ft)	0.9 m (3 ft)
  2400 Prince Edward St	West	E 8th Ave to lane south	11.0 m (36 ft)	0.9 m (3 ft)
  2600 Prince Edward St	East	E 10th Ave to E 11th Ave	11.3 m (37 ft)	1.2 m (4 ft)
  2200-2300 Scotia St	East	E 6th Ave to E 8th Ave	11.3 m (37 ft)	1.2 m (4 ft)

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  Dedication for transportation purposes

  Note For development sites located on the streets listed in the table, measurements should be taken at right angles.

  Street blocks	Side of street	Street limits of intersection	Distance from original centre line to ultimate property line	Land dedication up to
  200-300 E 12th Ave	North	Main St to Kingsway	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  200-300 E 12th Ave	South	Main St to Kingsway	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  1100-1200 E 12th Ave	South	Midway between Glen Drive and Clark Drive to Clark Drive	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  1200 E 12th Ave	North	Midway between Glen Drive and Clark Drive to Clark Drive	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  1700-1800 W 12th Ave	North	Cypress St to Pine St	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  1700-1800 W 12th Ave	South	Cypress St to Pine St	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  100-200 E 16th Ave	North	Quebec St to Sophia St	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  900-1000 W 16th Ave	North	Laurel St to Montcalm St	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  1500 W 16th Ave	North	Fir St to Hemlock St	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  1400 Marpole Ave	North	Fir St to Hemlock St	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2000-2100 W 16th Ave	North	Yew St to Maple St	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  600 W 37th Ave	South	Lane west of Ash St to Heather St	12.6 m	2.5 m (8 ft 2 ½ in)
  600–700 W 37th Ave			Complex: Make a development permit enquiry
  2800 Ash St	East	W 12th Ave to W 13th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2800 Ash St	West	W 12th Ave to W 13th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  1000-1200 E Broadway	North	Windsor St to Clark Dr	16.6 m (54 ½ ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  1000-1200 E Broadway	South	Windsor St to Clark Dr	16.6 m (54 ½ ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2400-2500 Carolina St	East	E 8th Ave to E 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2400-2500 Carolina St	West	E 8th Ave to E 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2700-2800 Fir St	West	W 11th Ave to W 13th Ave	12.2 m (40 ft)	2.1 m (7 ft)
  2400-2500 Glen Drive	East	E 8th Ave to E 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2400-2500 Glen Drive	West	E 8th Ave to E 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  5300–5400 Heather St			Complex: Make a development permit enquiry
  2500 Manitoba St	East	Lane north of W 10th Ave to W 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2500 Manitoba St	West	Lane north of W 10th Ave to W 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2200 Oak St	East	W 6th Ave to W 7th Ave	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2200 Oak St	West	W 6th Ave to W 7th Ave	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2500 Oak St	West	Lane north of W 10th Ave to W 10th Ave	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2600-2900 Oak St	West	W 10th Ave to W 14th Ave	13.7 m (45 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2500 Quebec St	East	Lane north of W 10th Ave to W 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2500 Quebec St	West	Lane north of W 10th Ave to W 10th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2700-2800 Sophia St	East	Lane north of E 12th Ave to E 13th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2700-2800 Sophia St	West	Lane north of E 12th Ave to E 13th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)
  2800 Vine St	East	Lane south of W 12th Ave to W 13th Ave	11.6 m (38 ft)	1.5 m (5 ft)

Public realm conditions

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  Connector lanes and park connector streets

  Connector lanes and park connector streets may be required as part of redevelopment. Find location and design guidance in the Cambie Corridor Public Realm Plan PDF file (26 MB).

  These features may be secured through design conditions, depending on site context and alignment with the public realm network. Connector lanes may require a statutory right-of-way.

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  Mid-block connections

  Mid-block connections may be required to support walkability, public realm continuity, and access to public spaces. These features may be secured through statutory rights-of-way.

  Expected locations for mid-block connections

  • Cambie Corridor: As identified in the Cambie Corridor Public Realm Plan PDF file (26 MB) (referred to as ‘Secondary Active Links’) should be designed in accordance with the guidance provided in that document.
  • Sites with frontages greater than 60.7 m (199 ft): As outlined in the Design and Development Guidelines – Section 1.3 PDF file (356 MB).
  • Where a development can extend an existing or planned pathway (through- block connection) from an adjacent site.

  Note Exact location and route to be determined through the review process.

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  Privately owned public space (POPS)

  POPS may be required to provide access to open spaces such as:

  • Plazas
  • Play areas
  • Green spaces
  • Other spaces

  The amount of space required for POPS may vary by site and be determined through the review process. Statutory- rights-of-way may be required to make sure the POPS remains accessible to the public. 

  Where POPS are expected

  • Broadway Plan Area: As identified in the Broadway Plan: Chapter 15 Public Realm Framework PDF file (122 MB) and where applicable, refer to the Broadway Public Realm Plan: Appendix B PDF file (23 MB).
  • Residential tower sites with frontages greater than 60.7 m (199 ft) should provide an above grade enhanced open space setback. Review Design and Development Guidelines Section 5.2.8 PDF file (356 MB)

  Review Section 1.2 PDF file (356 MB) of the Design and Development Guidelines for guidance on how to locate open spaces. For design guidance, refer to Section 4.3 PDF file (356 MB).

Land dedications

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  Dedication for boulevard purposes

  For sites that front on or along Knight Street, land dedications may be required, up to 0.6 m, at the front of the site for boulevards.

Land dedications

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  Dedication for sidewalk and boulevard purposes

  Land dedications for sidewalks and boulevards may be required on some sites on Oak Street to meet a distance of 14.6 m (48 ft) from the original centre line to the ultimate property line measured at right angles.

  Note Measurements should be taken at right angles for development sites that front West King Edward (listed in the table).

  North side of West King Edward Ave	Distance from original centre line to ultimate property line
  Manitoba St to Ontario St	15.5 m (51 ft)
  Columbia St to Manitoba St	15.6 m (51 ft)
  Willow St to Heather St	16.9 m (56 ft)
  Laurel St to Willow St	19.2 m (63 ft)

  South side of West King Edward Ave	Distance from original centre line to ultimate property line
  Columbia St to Ontario St	15.2 m (50 ft)

Land dedications

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  Dedication for sidewalk and boulevard purposes

  Note Land dedications may be required for development sites that adjoin streets listed in the table. Measurements should be taken at right angles.

  Location	Distance from original centre line to ultimate property line
  Joyce St	12.1 m (40 ft)
  Payne St	7.6 m (25 ft)
  Vanness St	7.6 m (25 ft)

Land dedications

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  Dedication for sidewalk and boulevard purposes

  Note Land dedications may be required for a portion of development sites that adjoin the streets listed in the table. Measurements should be taken at right angles.

  Location	Distance from original centre line to ultimate property line
  East 1st Ave, from Commercial Drive to Salsbury Drive	12.7 m (42 ft)
  East 1st Ave, from Salsbury Drive to Semlin Drive	12.2 m (40 ft)
  East 12th Ave	12.2 m (40 ft)

Land dedications

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  Dedication for sidewalk and boulevard purposes

  Note Land dedications may be required for a portion of development sites that adjoin on the streets listed in the table. Measurements should be taken at right angles.

  Location	Distance from original centre line to ultimate property line
  East 1st Ave	12.2 m (40 ft)
  East 1st Ave, from Garden Drive to Nanaimo St	13.4 m (44 ft)
  Nanaimo St, from East Pender Street to William St	15.1 m (50 ft)
  Nanaimo St, from East 2nd Ave to Grandview Highway North	16.1 m (53 ft)

Land dedications

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  Dedication of land and statutory right-of-way for sidewalk and boulevard purposes

  Note Land dedications may be required to improve sidewalks and boulevards in Sub-Area A [shown in Map 1: Sub-Area A PDF file (1 MB)] of development sites that adjoin the streets listed in the table. Measurements should be taken at right angles.

  Location	Distance from original centre line to ultimate property line
  Nanaimo St, from William Street to Graveley St	15.1 m (50 ft)
  Nanaimo St, from East 6th Ave to East 11th Ave	13.4 m (44 ft)

  Note New buildings must leave 2.5 m (8 ft, 2.5 inches) of space from the front property line for sidewalks and boulevards. This area will be secured as a surface statutory right-of-way.

Land dedications

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  Statutory right-of-way for sidewalk and boulevard purposes

  New buildings must leave 2.5 m (8 ft, 2.5 inches) of space from the front property line for sidewalks and boulevards. This area will be secured as a surface statutory right-of-way.

Land dedications

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  Statutory right-of-way for sidewalk and boulevard purposes

  New buildings must leave 2.5 m (8 ft, 2.5 inches) of space from the front property line for sidewalks and boulevards. This area will be secured as a surface statutory right-of-way.

Land dedications

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  Statutory right-of-way for sidewalk and boulevard purposes

  New buildings must leave 2.5 m (8 ft, 2.5 inches) of space from the front property line for sidewalks and boulevards. This area will be secured as a surface statutory right-of-way.

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  Resources

  • Get information on a property
  • Development permit application guide
  • Application forms and checklists
  • Schedule I of the Zoning and Development By-law PDF file (107 KB)
  • Engineering Design Manual PDF file (10 MB)
  • Dedicate land for a road or lane: Subdivision requirements
  • Explore land dedication conditions map
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  Legislative context 

  On April 25, 2024, Bill 16, the Housing Statutes Amendment Act, brought new legislative changes to the Vancouver Charter. These changes aim to address housing issues and improve city planning by enabling the City to secure public amenities, facilities, utilities, and land dedications for public realm improvements through development permit conditions.

  On July 10, 2025, Council approved amendments to Section 4 of the Zoning and Development By-law to align with Bill 16 and the Vancouver Charter updates.

  Review Council Report PDF file (288 KB)