

The rezoning process has opportunities for your input. Find out who's listening throughout the process and how your input shapes the decision.
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BEFORE REZONING
Community plans and policies
Our policy planners write plans and policies that outline future community objectives.
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REZONING
Step 1: Pre-application and enquiry
Our rezoning planners provide detailed advice to potential applicants on early rezoning proposals.
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REZONING
Step 2: Application
Our rezoning planners review formal rezoning applications in detail and seek public input.
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REZONING
Step 3: Report writing
Our staff make a recommendation to City Council about rezoning applications.
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REZONING
Step 4: Council decision
City Council must consider and decide on all rezoning applications (all zoning by-law changes) and heritage designations, according to the Vancouver Charter.
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REZONING
Step 5: Zoning enactment
City Council enacts a by-law to change the zoning.
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AFTER REZONING
Development and building permit
Our permit coordinators review permit applications and issue development and building permits.
Get resources if you're affected by rezoning
Contact the Rezoning Centre
Email: rezoning@vancouver.ca