Advocacy Updates Blog
Published May 28, 2026
City of Vancouver - Alignment with the BC Building Code Motion
At the Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities on May 21, Council directed staff to potentially undertake a review of the alignment of the Vancouver Building Bylaw (VBBL) with the BC Building Code (BCBC). The motion asks to review the Cityβs housing and energy regulations to identify opportunities to reduce duplication, costs, and delays.
More information can be found in UDIβs letter and the full motion by Council.