Royal York Neighbourhood Zoning
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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We appreciate that you may want to know specific details about your property; however, that information is not available at this time. If there is interest with creating neighbourhood zoning that protects views, further information and analysis would be available in the future.