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Originally Posted by kikin
interesting, I wrongly assumed that rezoning is usually done on a neighborhood basis, not lot by lot
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A rezoning is just another way to refer to an amendment to a zoning bylaw, but it generally refers to an amendment for zoning applicable to a single property or group of properties initiated by the property owner.
Usually, once zoning is set, property owners will apply to rezone their property to add more density or change uses if it is supported by the municipality’s plans. Municipalities generally are not incentivized to rezone their properties on a wholesale basis because they give up the right to negotiate for benefits upon granting the rezoning, but it means limiting density by waiting on the owner to apply for a rezoning.
Of course, that’s changed recently due to legislation introduced that required municipalities to permit small scale housing at a minimum in single family home only zones. That said—I can’t recall the deadlines in place—a change in government could unwind this.
And as others have mentioned, Vancouver has been more proactive in rezoning entire neighbourhoods.
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