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FAQ – Reflect Minimum Allowable Densities in TOD Areas

By |2024-12-04T16:03:21-08:00December 4th, 2024|Categories: FAQ, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

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FAQ – What is the Timeline for Developing TOD Areas?

By |2024-12-04T16:03:23-08:00December 4th, 2024|Categories: FAQ, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

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FAQ – Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Allowances in TOD Area

By |2024-12-04T16:03:24-08:00December 4th, 2024|Categories: FAQ, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

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FAQ – Assemble Land Inside and Outside TOD Areas

By |2024-12-04T16:03:24-08:00December 4th, 2024|Categories: FAQ, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

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FAQ – TOD Area Boundary to Include or Exclude My Property

By |2024-12-04T16:03:25-08:00December 4th, 2024|Categories: FAQ, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

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FAQ – Zoning Requirements for Properties in TOD Area

By |2024-12-04T14:51:27-08:00November 22nd, 2024|Categories: FAQ, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

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FAQ – City Rezone All Properties in TOD Area

By |2024-12-04T14:51:53-08:00November 22nd, 2024|Categories: FAQ, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Will the City Rezone All Properties in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Areas? No, the City of Coquitlam is not obligated to "pre-zone" all properties within Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) areas to meet the requirements of provincial housing legislation. However, some properties within TOD zones may be rezoned or "pre-zoned" as a direct or indirect outcome of other provincial [...]

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FAQ – Which TOD Area Tier My Property Is In

By |2024-12-04T14:52:38-08:00November 22nd, 2024|Categories: FAQ, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

How Can I Determine Which Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Area Tier My Property Is In? The City is preparing a bylaw to identify which properties fall within each Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Area and their respective tier. TOD tiers are determined by the distance of a property from the nearest SkyTrain station, as outlined below. If any portion [...]

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FAQ – Exclude or Exempt Near SkyTrain Stations in TOD Area

By |2024-12-04T14:53:13-08:00November 22nd, 2024|Categories: FAQ, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

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FAQ – Parking Requirement for Developments in TOD Area

By |2024-12-04T14:53:43-08:00November 22nd, 2024|Categories: FAQ, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

What Are the Parking Requirements for Developments in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Areas? In Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) areas, the City cannot enforce minimum residential off-street parking requirements, except for accessible parking spaces for individuals with disabilities. This change, mandated by the Province, allows parking volumes to be determined by market demand rather than city standards. However, these [...]

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