Presentation: Rezoning Application REZ2025-01 - 258 Helmcken Road
A staff presentation outlining the rezoning application for 258 Helmcken Road to add commercial uses to the ground floor of the existing CD-26 zone.
REZONING APPLICATION REZ2025-01
258 Helmcken Road
Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1160, 2025
Council – November 4, 2025

CD-26: Island Highway/Helmcken Comprehensive Development
Principal Uses a) Neighbourhood Grocery b) Residential, Apartment
Accessory Uses a) Home Occupation
Conditions of Use a) Neighbourhood Grocery use, with the exception of parking, may only be located on the storey, first. b) The daily hours of operation for a Neighbourhood Grocery are limited to between 6:00am and 10:00pm.
Proposal:
Add the following uses as commercial uses on the ground floor
- Café
- Medical Clinic
- Personal Service Establishment (added to proposal; “office” removed)
- Retail Store
Conditions of Use for the commercial uses a) With the exception of parking, the proposed uses may only be located on the first storey (same as for Neighbourhood Grocery) b) Hours of operation between 6:00am and 10:00p.m. daily (same as for Neighbourhood Grocery) c) A minimum floor area of 150 m² on the first storey shall be allocated to a Café use.

