Zoning Bylaw Update

City staff have proposed changes to the standards for short-term bicycle parking to ensure supply requirements are consistent with other municipalities in Metro Vancouver. Proposed changes improve design standards to ensure that short-term bicycle parking is protected from the elements and located in well-lit areas to address safety concerns.

Here is a direct link to the topic summary: https://www.talkwhiterock.ca/24768/widgets/100139/documents/66437

Changes have been proposed to the Zoning Bylaw to include requirements for amenity spaces in multi-unit residential developments. This will ensure that all new apartments and townhouses have access to indoor or outdoor amenity spaces, with the goal of enhancing the livability of residential developments. The standards proposed for the Zoning Bylaw include requirements for outdoor amenity spaces for both private and common use, as well as indoor amenity spaces for common use by all residents. The proposed standards also include an exemption for rental tenure housing whereby the calculation of density (gross floor area) does not include common indoor amenity spaces. This will ensure that those renting an apartment can still access common indoor amenity spaces, without needed reductions in rental units to accommodate such spaces.

Here is a direct link to the topic summary: https://www.talkwhiterock.ca/24768/widgets/100139/documents/65537

City staff have proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments to introduce minimum landscaping standards in residential and commercial zones to improve permeability, reduce surface water pollution, and enhance the aesthetic of residential outdoor spaces along City streets.

Here is a direct link to the topic summary: https://www.talkwhiterock.ca/24768/widgets/100139/documents/64708

Changes have been proposed to off-street loading spaces and electric vehicle parking standards in the Zoning Bylaw. Proposed amendments to off-street loading spaces have also been introduced to provide more adequate supply rates for commercial and institutional land uses, and proposed amendments also identify additional design requirements for efficient loading and unloading of materials on private property.

Here is the link to the topic summary: https://www.talkwhiterock.ca/24768/widgets/100139/documents/64337

Changes to electric vehicle parking have been prepared by the City of White Rock Environmental Advisory Committee after background review of provincial policies and municipal policies in other cities in Metro Vancouver.

Here is the link to the topic summary: https://www.talkwhiterock.ca/24768/widgets/100139/documents/64336

Accessory residential uses have been reviewed as part of the Zoning Bylaw Update with the goal of providing more flexibility for homeowners while attempting to improve the diversity of housing types in White Rock. The City has completed a “key issues” summary document for accessory residential uses, which covers the following topics: home occupation, secondary suites, coach houses, bed & breakfasts, and short term rentals. Please review this document, attached to the right under “Documents”, for background information on the topics, key themes and reasons for amendments, and draft changes to bylaw definitions and zone provisions (rules).

Here is a direct link to the topic summary: https://www.talkwhiterock.ca/24768/widgets/100139/documents/68528

Did you know?

BC Housing recently published a report outlining best practices and key findings for the implementation of accessory dwelling units. The report includes case studies from 105 small and medium-size communities in BC, and outlines the innovative ways that municipalities are encouraging accessory dwelling units as a sustainable, affordable, and diverse housing option. To view the report, click the link here, or, navigate to the right under "Important Links".