What Is the Timeline for Implementing Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Areas? The City of Coquitlam is required to formally designate all Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) areas through a bylaw and amend the Zoning Bylaw to eliminate residential parking minimums within TOD zones by **June 30, 2024**. Additional updates to align the Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw [...]
Do Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) Allowances Apply in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Areas? No, the City is not obligated to allow Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH), such as developments with 3 to 6 units per lot, on properties located within Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) areas. However, zoning changes may still occur directly or indirectly as part of the implementation [...]
What Are the Zoning Requirements for Properties in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Areas? In Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) areas, the provincial legislation mandates minimum densities (measured in Floor Area Ratio or FAR), building heights (measured in storeys), and eliminates minimum residential parking requirements. While the City is not obligated to make additional zoning changes, further updates may be [...]
