At their meeting on November 18th, Council gave first and second reading to the proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw to allow temporary real estate sales centre buildings in all zones for a specified duration and under certain conditions, and to delegate minor variances for these uses to a delegated official. 

The Zoning Bylaw amendments proposed to allow temporary real estate centres include:  

• Temporary real estate sales centers may be constructed and operated on lands that have received third reading rezoning approval for multiple-unit residential buildings, or on offsite lands associated as real estate sales centres for those sites. 
• Their operation is limited to the earlier of when the first occupant moves in (if located onsite) or after a maximum of six years. 

To establish temporary real estate sales center buildings and structures, the following requirements must be met: 

• A building permit must be obtained from the General Manager of Planning & Development or their designate. 
• Temporary buildings and structures must be removed when they are no longer permitted under the bylaw. 

The General Manager of Planning & Development or an Approving Officer is authorized to approve amendments to the Zoning By-law for real estate sales centres, including minor variances related to siting and off-street parking. 

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