When Will Zoning Be Updated to Reflect Minimum Allowable Densities in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Areas? Zoning updates to reflect the minimum allowable densities in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) areas, as prescribed by the Province, must consider revisions to the density bonus program and rental incentives, and align with updates to the Development Cost Charge (DCC) program and [...]
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 [...]
Can the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Area Boundary Be Adjusted to Include or Exclude My Property? No, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) area boundaries are fixed by provincial regulations based on specific geographic coordinates of transit station locations. These boundaries are determined by precise distances from each SkyTrain station, and mandatory densities, heights, and residential parking regulations apply only [...]
