Growing Livable Neighbourhoods

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Recently, the British Columbia Provincial Government imposed changes that require municipalities to update zoning and planning tools to improve housing availability over the next 20 years. In response, the City is updating the tools we use to plan our communities, including our Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw. As we plan for future growth, we're committed to keeping our city welcoming, friendly and vibrant.

In July 2025, the City conducted a series of community engagement activities that included 6 pop-ups, a Community Workshop, a Town Hall meeting, and an online survey. In total, over 600 people participated in activities and gave their feedback. These activities are now closed and City staff have compiled the data collected through engagement in a What We Heard Report that can be downloaded here.

What changes are City staff proposing to Council?

The City is currently exploring two strategies to grow in a livable way:

  1. Adding more low-density homes, which have also been called multiplex, "gentle infill housing" or “missing middle” housing that include up to 6 units on a property. Low-density houses might look like duplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, or rowhouses.
  2. Rezoning some City-owned lands to plan for future higher-density developments.

To learn more about the proposed changes, please explore the linked webpages above, browse through City staff's Oct. 6th presentation to Council, or access Council minutes and video (published a few days after Council meetings).


Questions?

Please reach out to the project team at zoningupdate@cnv.org. You can also leave us your email in the "Stay Informed" box at the top of this page to receive future project updates.


Last updated: November 25, 2025.

Recently, the British Columbia Provincial Government imposed changes that require municipalities to update zoning and planning tools to improve housing availability over the next 20 years. In response, the City is updating the tools we use to plan our communities, including our Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw. As we plan for future growth, we're committed to keeping our city welcoming, friendly and vibrant.

In July 2025, the City conducted a series of community engagement activities that included 6 pop-ups, a Community Workshop, a Town Hall meeting, and an online survey. In total, over 600 people participated in activities and gave their feedback. These activities are now closed and City staff have compiled the data collected through engagement in a What We Heard Report that can be downloaded here.

What changes are City staff proposing to Council?

The City is currently exploring two strategies to grow in a livable way:

  1. Adding more low-density homes, which have also been called multiplex, "gentle infill housing" or “missing middle” housing that include up to 6 units on a property. Low-density houses might look like duplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, or rowhouses.
  2. Rezoning some City-owned lands to plan for future higher-density developments.

To learn more about the proposed changes, please explore the linked webpages above, browse through City staff's Oct. 6th presentation to Council, or access Council minutes and video (published a few days after Council meetings).


Questions?

Please reach out to the project team at zoningupdate@cnv.org. You can also leave us your email in the "Stay Informed" box at the top of this page to receive future project updates.


Last updated: November 25, 2025.

  • Public Hearing: November 17, 2025

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    If you are interested in providing further feedback to City Council, a public hearing will take place on November 17th, 2025. A public hearing is part of a regular Council Meeting; each person registered to speak has the opportunity to provide their comments for five minutes on the specific topic of that hearing. Learn more about how to participate on our Public Hearings and Meetings page.

    Public Hearing: Official Community Plan
    November 17th, 2025 beginning at 6:00 p.m
    Register to speak or learn more by clicking here.

    To stay up to date about upcoming opportunities and reporting, subscribe for updates in the "Stay Informed" box at the top right corner of this page.

  • Engagement opportunities (July 2025)

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    There are a number of ways you can help shape decisions about new housing and the City's planning tools. Choose the format and content that is of most interest to you!

    1. Engagement pop-ups
    Join City staff to help define how we ensure that low density housing can be designed in a way that neighbourhoods retain their character and remain friendly, welcoming and vibrant. Stop by whenever convenient and stay as long as you want! Join us:

    • Thursday, July 10th, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. -- Outside the Polygon Gallery (101 Carrie Cates Ct, North Vancouver)
    • Saturday, July 12th, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. -- Mahon Park, near the splash park, North Vancouver
    • Sunday, July 13th, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -- Moodyville Park, North Vancouver
    • Monday, July 14th, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. -- North Vancouver City Library (120 14th St W, North Vancouver)
    • **NEW -- Monday, July 28th, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. -- Civic Plaza (141 14th St W, North Vancouver)
    • **NEW -- Thursday, July 31st, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. -- Civic Plaza (141 14th St W, North Vancouver)

    2. Community workshop
    In this 1.5-hour workshop, City staff invite members of the community to learn about the CNV's planning tools, strategies for livable growth, and help shape the way in which our low-density neighbourhoods look and feel.

    • Tuesday, July 22nd, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. -- John Braithwaite Community Centre (145 W 1st St, North Vancouver), Anchor Room

    3. Town Hall meeting
    This meeting is a legislative requirement and will follow a traditional town hall format. City staff will share a presentation, which includes information about proposed changes to the City's Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaws and other planning tools, and respond to questions.

    • Thursday, July 24th, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. -- John Braithwaite Community Centre (145 W 1st St, North Vancouver), Shoreline Room

    4. Online survey
    Between July 10th and 31st, 2025, the digital survey is available to provide your feedback on livable growth in the City.

    Accessibility information

    For more information about the physical spaces and accessibility considerations where the Community Workshop and Town Hall will be held, please click here for the Accessibility Info Sheet for John Braithwaite Community Centre.

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