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In response to concerns about the impact of new house construction on views for properties in the Royal York neighbourhood, Delta is considering zoning changes through phased public engagement and consultation. If there is neighbourhood interest and agreement with respect to protecting views and restricting building regulations, Delta would facilitate the creation of neighbourhood zoning (subject to a Public Hearing). Alternatively, existing land use contracts and zoning would apply (with land use contracts only remaining in effect until June 30, 2024).
Neighbourhood Context
The Royal York neighbourhood was subdivided and developed in the late 1960s to late 1970s through a combination of rezoning and land use contract bylaws. Since that time, a number of land use contracts have been amended or discharged from properties and Delta's zoning bylaw has been amended. As a result, the building regulations can vary from property to property. This means that new homes can be constructed under different regulations than existing homes. The Province has passed legislation to terminate all land use contracts on June 30, 2024. After that date, the underlying zoning would apply. See the neighbourhood zoning map and "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017" or contact Delta for further information.
Protecting Views
The dwellings designed by the original developers of the neighbourhood afford many properties with views of Burns Bog, Boundary Bay, Tsawwassen and/or mountain ranges. However, the existing views are not protected by virtue of the land use contracts and/or zoning and are a function of generous building setbacks, lower roof forms, strategic massing and modest floor areas. Delta is exploring building regulation options in the neighbourhood to protect the existing views into the future.
In response to concerns about the impact of new house construction on views for properties in the Royal York neighbourhood, Delta is considering zoning changes through phased public engagement and consultation. If there is neighbourhood interest and agreement with respect to protecting views and restricting building regulations, Delta would facilitate the creation of neighbourhood zoning (subject to a Public Hearing). Alternatively, existing land use contracts and zoning would apply (with land use contracts only remaining in effect until June 30, 2024).
Neighbourhood Context
The Royal York neighbourhood was subdivided and developed in the late 1960s to late 1970s through a combination of rezoning and land use contract bylaws. Since that time, a number of land use contracts have been amended or discharged from properties and Delta's zoning bylaw has been amended. As a result, the building regulations can vary from property to property. This means that new homes can be constructed under different regulations than existing homes. The Province has passed legislation to terminate all land use contracts on June 30, 2024. After that date, the underlying zoning would apply. See the neighbourhood zoning map and "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017" or contact Delta for further information.
Protecting Views
The dwellings designed by the original developers of the neighbourhood afford many properties with views of Burns Bog, Boundary Bay, Tsawwassen and/or mountain ranges. However, the existing views are not protected by virtue of the land use contracts and/or zoning and are a function of generous building setbacks, lower roof forms, strategic massing and modest floor areas. Delta is exploring building regulation options in the neighbourhood to protect the existing views into the future.
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Phase 1 of the public engagement on the Royal York neighbourhood zoning closed on December 16, 2020. Staff are reviewing the feedback regarding the overall level of interest in protecting views by restricting maximum building heights, setbacks, shape and/or floor area.
If there is interest with creating neighbourhood zoning that protects views, further information including more detailed neighbourhood-wide analysis would be undertaken in subsequent stages based on results of the feedback received. Any questions can be directed to Rachael Ward, Planner at 604-952-3153 or rward@delta.ca.
Royal York Neighbourhood Zoning has finished this stage
Council Endorsement of Work Plan (September 2020)
Royal York Neighbourhood Zoning has finished this stage
Virtual Engagement (Phase 1) (ended December 16, 2020)
Royal York Neighbourhood Zoning has finished this stage
Seek feedback from neighbourhood regarding overall level of interest to protect views by restricting building regulations.
Staff Review
Royal York Neighbourhood Zoning is currently at this stage
Staff will review the feedback received from the neighbourhood.
If there is support, review and refine zoning options for additional public engagement.
If there is not support, report back to Council with feedback received.
Virtual Engagement (Phase 2)
this is an upcoming stage for Royal York Neighbourhood Zoning
Seek feedback on the zoning option which best addresses neighbourhood objectives and responses received in Phase 1.
Report to Council
this is an upcoming stage for Royal York Neighbourhood Zoning
Council Consideration - Public Hearing & 3rd Reading (if referred by Council)
this is an upcoming stage for Royal York Neighbourhood Zoning
If proposed bylaw amendments are referred to a Public Hearing, the hearing would be advertised in accordance with the Local Government Act. Any persons who believe that their interest in property would be affected by the proposed zoning amendment would be given an opportunity to be heard by Delta Council at the Public Hearing.
Council Consideration - Final Reading and Adoption
this is an upcoming stage for Royal York Neighbourhood Zoning