District of North Vancouver must allow 22,369 new homes by 2041; residents invited to open house

The District of North Vancouver is inviting residents to participate in upcoming in-person and virtual open houses to learn more about how the community will accommodate significant housing growth as mandated by the Province.

Under updated legislation passed by the Province in 2023 and 2024—including Bills 44, 46, 47, and 16—municipalities like North Vancouver must speed up housing and increase density in areas closer to transit. As part of this provincial direction, the District of North Vancouver must now update its Official Community Plan (OCP) to allow 22,369 new homes by 2041, aligning with the Province’s identified 20-year housing need.

District of North Vancouver has already changed new coach house regulations, updated its housing needs report and changed what it charges developers to build more housing.

In-Person Open House Sessions

Community members can attend drop-in open houses focused on the OCP update and potential changes to single-family zoning. District staff will be available to answer questions and present information, though no formal presentation will be given.

Dates and Locations:

• Wednesday, April 2 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
  Dorothy Lynas Elementary School, Gymnasium

• Saturday, April 12 – 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  Delbrook Community Recreation Centre, Arbutus Room

• Wednesday, April 16 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
  Ross Road Elementary School, Gymnasium

Online Webinars for OCP Update

For those who prefer to attend virtually, the District will host two online webinars via Zoom. These will include a presentation followed by a Q&A session.  Attendees must RSVP to receive the Zoom link.

Webinar Schedule:

• Thursday, April 3 – 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
  RSVP via Zoom for April 3 webinar

• Wednesday, April 9 – 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
  RSVP via Zoom for April 9 webinar