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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What Types of Development Are Permitted in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Areas Under the New Provincial Housing Legislation? The new provincial housing legislation outlines specific densities and building heights for residential and mixed-use developments in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) areas within Metro Vancouver. These guidelines apply to properties located near rapid-transit stations and are designed to optimize land [...]
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 [...]
