May 12, 2026

As mentioned in previous updates, at Public Hearing on May 5, Council approved amendments relating to fast-tracking rental and small hotels in the City. The report proposes to consolidate several existing commercial zones (C-2, C-2B, C-2C, and C-2C1) into a new, simplified C-2A mixed-use district, affecting over 2,300 properties. 

The new zoning would allow 6-storey rental buildings in most areas and up to 8 storeys in transit-oriented locations, eliminating the need for site-specific rezonings. This is intended to support the delivery of low-rise market rental housing near commercial corridors. The changes would also enable small-scale hotel development outside the downtown core through a development permit process.

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

April 27, 2026

On April 14, Council generally approved and referred amendments to Public Hearing relating to fast-tracking rental and small hotels in the City. The report proposes to consolidate several existing commercial zones (C-2, C-2B, C-2C, and C-2C1) into a new, simplified C-2A mixed-use district, affecting over 2,300 properties. 

The new zoning would allow 6-storey rental buildings in most areas and up to 8 storeys in transit-oriented locations, eliminating the need for site-specific rezonings. This is intended to support the delivery of low-rise market rental housing near commercial corridors. The changes would also enable small-scale hotel development outside the downtown core through a development permit process.

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