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 [...]
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 [...]
Does the City Have the Authority to Exclude or Exempt Properties Near SkyTrain Stations in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Areas? No, the City of Coquitlam does not have the authority to exclude or exempt properties or neighborhoods near SkyTrain stations that fall within a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) area. According to provincial regulations, all lands currently zoned for [...]
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, [...]
