Zoning

Metro Vancouver has zoning regulations in place for all Electoral Area A communities except:

• Passage and Bowyer Islands under Islands Trust​ jurisdiction
• First Nation Reserves under federal jurisdiction
• The University Endowment Lands administered by the province
• The University of British Columbia​ administered by the province

Contact Metro Vancouver before initiating any building project to understand what rules and permit requirements may apply.

Provide feedback on proposed amendments to the zoning bylaw

After the province introduced new housing legislation in late 2023, Metro Vancouver reviewed the Electoral Area A Consolidated Zoning Bylaw and identified amendments that could be made to better align with provincial policy guidance.

These amendments would relax setbacks and height restrictions in residential zones. Proposed amendments to the Barnston Island Zone are based on previous public engagement. They would simplify the zoning regulations for private lands that are in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), which are already subject to these policies and rules.

Find out how this could affect your property:

• Use the Electoral Area A Property Map Viewer to find your property and check its zone

Questions and feedback

We want to hear from you! Metro Vancouver will schedule virtual meetings with Electoral Area A residents to review the changes, upon request.

Contact us by September 13, 2024 with any questions or feedback on the proposed amendments:

• Marcin Pachcinski, Division Manager, Electoral Area and Implementation Services: 604-451-6562 or marcin.pachcinski@metrovancouver.org
• Tom Pearce, Regional Planner: 604-432-6383 or tom.pearce@metrovancouver.org​​​