There's an important discussion taking place in West Vancouver this week on how best to protect the more affordable rental housing stock in older purpose-built rental buildings. While I agree something must be done, I also agree with those who question the appropriateness and benefit of imposing Rental-Only Zoning on 30 properties with just a very modest FAR increase from 1.75 to 2.0.
A preferable approach could be to impose rental replacement and tenant protection policies similar to those in place in Vancouver and other municipalities and zone the properties to allow for future infill or redevelopment with a mix of rental and ownership housing at a greater FAR, say 3 to 3.5 depending on site size.
West Vancouver Council will vote on this next Monday November 27th.
Here's a good account of Monday's Public Hearing. https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/housing-advocates-urge-west-van-to-adopt-rental-only-apartment-zone-7862890#:~:text=Rental%2Donly%20zoning%20has%20been,for%20a%20vote%20Nov.%2027.
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