Can I Assemble Land with Properties Both Inside and Outside Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Areas? Yes, you can assemble land that includes properties inside and outside Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) areas. However, the minimum densities, building heights, and removal of residential parking minimums mandated for TOD areas by provincial regulations do not apply to properties outside the designated [...]
Am I Required to Redevelop or Sell My Property in a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Area? No, property owners in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) areas are not required to sell or redevelop their properties. Similar to the Official Community Plan (OCP) land use designations, TOD regulations establish the minimum allowable density and height for future developments. However, any [...]
Can I Do a Land Assembly with Properties in Both Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Areas and Non-TOD Areas? Yes, it is possible to assemble properties in both Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) zones and non-TOD areas. However, the minimum density, building heights, and removal of residential parking requirements mandated for TOD areas by the Province do not apply to [...]
What are Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Areas? Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) areas are strategically located within 800 meters of a rapid-transit station, such as a SkyTrain station, and within 400 meters of a bus exchange or West Coast Express station. These public transit-friendly zones promote easy access to high-frequency transit systems, supporting sustainable urban growth, reducing traffic congestion, [...]
