As mentioned in previous updates, on February 25th, Council adopted the proposed amendments to the City’s Building Bylaw to enable Zero Carbon Step Code.   

The timelines for ZCSC adoption for Part 3 residential and Part 9 buildings are: 

• Strong Carbon Performance (EL-3) effective July 1, 2025  
• Zero Carbon Performance (EL-4) in September 1, 2026 

Additional information can be found in the  full report by City staff. 

February 18, 2025

At their meeting on February 11th, Council endorsed the introduction of the Zero Carbon Step Code (ZCSC) giving three readings to the City’s Building Amending Bylaw. The proposed timelines for ZCSC adoption for Part 3 residential and Part 9 buildings are: 

• Strong Carbon Performance (EL-3) effective July 1, 2025  
• Zero Carbon Performance (EL-4) in September 1, 2026 

Council also directed staff to report back on the outcomes of level EL-3 prior to implementation of level EL-4 on August 1, 2026. 

Additional information can be found in the full report by City staff.