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Density Bonus Repeal (Green Roofs)
First seen: May 19, 2026
Last seen: May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026Council
Full RecordingDensity Bonus Zoning Bylaw Amendments
Council directed staff to remove green roof bonuses from the zoning rules to comply with new provincial laws.
"Staff explained that Bill 16 requires financial feasibility analysis to retain density bonuses. Since no green roofs have been built since 2014, and current provisions were likely unviable, staff recommended repealing the provision to ensure bylaw validity."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT staff prepare the necessary Zoning Bylaw amendment that would authorize the amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014 with respect to repealing the green roof density bonus provision... AND THAT a public hearing not be held... AND FURTHER THAT staff give notice of the Zoning Bylaw amendment."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: John Rogers
Sid Tobias
John Rogers
Ron Mattson
Don Brown
Gery Lemon
Alison MacKenzie