Bill 44, adopted by the Provincial Legislature in November 2023, will allow for increased maximum densities to create new “small-scale, multi-unit housing.”A City of Vancouver staff report said most of the city already complies with the new rules, but the zoning for nearly 600 lots in the first Shaughnessy district, as well as more than 1,100 lots in Kitsilano, will have to be updated.
The motion, which was brought forward by Coun. Christine Boyle looked to change bylaws and policies that limit construction in Shaughnessy — one of the least housing-dense neighbourhoods in the city. The motion also was proposing to bring more retail businesses and services to the area.The only three councillors to vote for the motion were Boyle and the two Green Party councillors, Pete Fry and Adriane Carr. Boyle argued densifying Shaughnessy could help address the city’s housing crisis.
A new city staff report is being conducted and is expected to be presented to the city council in June.
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