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Posting Date: 2024-09-18

*NEW* leləṁ Lots E, F, G, H and I Rezoning Approved

  • Click here for the UEL Bylaw Amendment.
  • Click here for the Notice of Intent to Enact Bylaws.
  • Click here for further information regarding the rezoning application to allow for an additional density allotment of 31,152 m2 in the form of market rental housing on Lots H & I; and five residential towers ranging from 22 to 34 storeys to a maximum height of 107 metres, each with townhouses at grade and a maximum combined FSR of 3.72 at Lots E, F, G, H, and I.

Posting Date: 2024-08-30

Small-scale Multi-unit Housing and Transit-oriented Areas Bylaw Amendment Approved

  • Click here for the UEL Bylaw Amendment.
  • Click here for the Notice of Intent to Enact Bylaws.
  • Click here for further information regarding Small-scale Multi-unit Housing and Transit-oriented Areas in the UEL.

Posting Date: 2024-08-30

*NEW* Regent College Rezoning Approved

  • Click here for the UEL Bylaw Amendment.
  • Click here for the Notice of Intent to Enact Bylaws.
  • Click here for further information regarding the rezoning application to allow an 18-storey mixed-use commercial residential high rise building with three levels of underground parking to a maximum FSR of 4.0 at 5800 University Boulevard.

Posting Date: 2024-08-08

Notice of Intent to Enact Bylaw Amendments to the UEL Land Use, Building and Community Administration Bylaw Related to the Lots E, F, G, H, I, Block F Change of Land Use District Application

  • Click here for the Notice of Intent to Enact Bylaws.

Posting Date: 2024-07-30

New Policy for In-stream Development Permit Applications and Amended Bylaw in Effect

  • The In-stream Development Permit Applications and Amended Bylaw policy clarifies the treatment of development permit applications with respect to proposed changes to the UEL Land Use, Building and Community Administration Bylaw for small-scale multi-unit housing. Click here to view the new policy on our Policies page.

Posting Date: 2024-07-04

Notice of Intent to Enact Bylaw Amendments to the UEL Land Use, Building and Community Administration Bylaw Related to Small-scale Multi-unit Housing and Transit-oriented Areas

  • Click here for the Notice of Intent to Enact Bylaws

Posting Date: 2024-06-27

Notice of Intent to Enact Bylaw Amendments to the UEL Land Use, Building and Community Administration Bylaw Related to the Regent College Parking Lot Change of Land Use District Application

  • Click here for the Notice of Intent to Enact Bylaws.

Posting Date: 2024-05-16

New Policy for Mechanical Equipment on Single Family Dwelling Lots in Effect

  • The Outdoor Mechanical Equipment on Single Family Lots policy replaces Mechanical Equipment in the Single Family Dwelling District policy. Click here to view the new policy on our Policies page.

Posting Date: 2024-04-23

Metro Vancouver Stage 1 Watering Restrictions in Effect

  • Stage 1 watering restrictions are in effect as of May 01, 2024.
  • Click here for restrictions currently in effect on Metro Vancouver's Lawn Watering Regulations page
  • Click here for how current restrictions affect watering for your property, per Metro Vancouver's Drinking Water Conservation Plan Summary

Posting Date: 2024-04-23

Provincial Housing Legislation Updates

  • Click here for updates on what the UEL is doing to implement recently introduced Housing Legislation including Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing, Transit-Oriented Development Areas, and Development Finance Tools.

Posting Date: 2024-02-13

leləṁ Lots E, F, G, H and I Rezoning Application

  • Click here for the Community Consultation Notification; written comments will be accepted up to 4:00 pm on Monday, March 18, 2024.

Posting Date: 2023-10-23

Menno Hall Rezoning Approved

  • Click here for the UEL Bylaw Amendment
  • Click here for the Notice of Intent to Enact Bylaws
  • Click here for further information regarding the rezoning application to allow for a 4-6 storey mixed-use institutional, student dorm and residential building with two levels of underground parking to a maximum FSR of 3.0 at 2026 and 2076 Wesbrook Mall

Posting Date: 2023-08-22

Metro Vancouver Stage 2 Watering Restrictions in Effect

  • Stage 2 watering restrictions are in effect as of August 04, 2023.
  • Click here for restrictions currently in effect on Metro Vancouver's Lawn Watering Regulations page
  • Click here for how current restrictions affect watering for your property, per Metro Vancouver's Drinking Water Conservation Plan Summary

Posting Date: 2023-08-22

Notice of Intent to Enact Bylaw Amendments to the UEL Land Use, Building and Community Administration Bylaw Related to the Menno Hall Change of Land Use District Application

  • Click here for the Notice of Intent to Enact Bylaws

Posting Date: 2023-07-05

leləṁ Child Day Care Facility Rezoning Approved

  • Click here for the UEL Bylaw Amendment
  • Click here for the Notice of Intent to Enact Bylaws
  • Click here for further information regarding the rezoning application to allow for a larger Child Day Care facility at 2620 Acadia Road

Posting Date: 2023-06-07

Regent College Rezoning Application

  • Click here for the Community Consultation Notification; written comments will be accepted up to end of business day July 10, 2023.

Posting Date: 2023-04-26

Notice of Intent to Enact Bylaw Amendments to the UEL Land Use, Building and Community Administration Bylaw Related to the leləṁ Child Day Care Facility Change of Land Use District Application

  • Click here for the Notice of Intent to Enact Bylaws

Posting Date: 2023-02-14

UEL Housing Needs Report

  • The UEL undertook a Housing Needs Report as part of its implementation of the Area D Neighbourhood Plan. Click here for more information and to review the full report.

Posting Date: 2022-12-09

First Meeting of New CAC Council

  • The new CAC council has scheduled its first meeting on Monday, December 12 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held in-person at 300 - 5755 Dalhousie Road

Posting Date: 2022-11-29

Toronto & Acadia Rezoning Application

  • Click here for the Community Consultation Notification; written comments accepted up to 4:00 pm on January 2nd, 2022

Posting Date: 2022-10-27

Updated UEL Official Community Plan

  • Click here for the updated UEL Official Community Plan reflecting the amendments related to the Community Adivsory Council (CAC) and Advisory Design Panel (ADP), amended by Ministerial Order M293

Posting Date: 2022-09-29

Signed Ministerial Order for OCP Amendments Related to the CAC and ADP

  • Click here for the signed Ministerial Order number M293 to amend the function of the Community Adivsory Council (CAC) and Advisory Design Panel (ADP)
  • Click here for more information regarding these amendments

Posting Date: 2022-08-09

Notice of Intent to Enact Bylaws for OCP Amendments Related to the CAC and ADP

  • Click here for the Notice of Intent to Enact Bylaws

Posting Date: 2022-07-08

Name Change for Public Notifications Page

Please note that the webpage previously named "Public Notifications" has been renamed to "Bylaw and Land Use Notifications".


Posting Date: 2022-05-12

Menno Hall Rezoning Application

  • Click here for the Public Consultation Notification; written comments accepted up to end of business day June 15th, 2022.

Posting Date: 2022-05-03

Notice of Construction

Wesbrook Mall Upgrade

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is upgrading Wesbrook Mall from April to September 2022. As such, residents are advised that road closures will be in effect in the area of Chancellor Boulevard and Wesbrook Mall during this period. Traffic disruptions should be expected, and you may be required to use alternative routes through the area – please remember to follow all directional signage and traffic control personnel.

For more information you can visit planning.ubc.ca/wesbrook-mall-upgrades.


Posting Date: 2022-05-03

Cannabis Retail Rezoning Application Approved

  • Click here for the UEL Bylaw Amendment
  • Click here for the Notice of Intent to Enact Bylaws
  • Click here for further information regarding the rezoning application to allow for the conditional use of a non-medical cannabis retail store at 5784 University Boulevard

Posting Date: 2022-04-29

UEL Fees Bylaw

  • Click here for the new UEL Fees Bylaw, effective April 1st, 2022, per Ministerial Order M97

Posting Date: 2022-04-29

Updated UEL Official Community Plan

  • Click here for the updated UEL Official Community Plan reflecting the Area D Neighbourhood Plan bylaw amendments, amended by Ministerial Order M164

Posting Date: 2022-04-29

Updated Land Use, Building and Community Administration Bylaw

  • Click here for the updated UEL Land Use, Building and Community Administration Bylaw reflecting the Area D Neighbourhood Plan bylaw amendments per Ministerial Order M164, and the new UEL Fees bylaw per Ministerial Order M97

Posting Date: 2022-04-29

Updated Works and Services Bylaw

  • Click here for the updated UEL Works and Services Bylaw reflecting the Area D Neighbourhood Plan bylaw amendments per Ministerial Order M164, and the new UEL Fees bylaw per Ministerial Order M97

leləm Child Daycare Rezoning Application

  • Click here for the Public Consultation Notification; written comments accepted up to end of business day March 30, 2022

Cannabis Retail Rezoning Application
  • Click here for the Notice of Intent to Enact Bylaws
  • Click here for further information regarding the rezoning application to allow for the conditional use of a non-medical cannabis retail store at 5784 University Boulevard

Proposed Official Community Plan Amendments related to the CAC and ADP
  • Click here for Referral of Draft Bylaw Amendments to the Official Community Plan related to Community Advisory Council and Advisory Design Panel; written comments accepted up to end of business day March 4, 2022.

Ministerial Order to create the UEL Community Centre Advisory Board
  • Click here for the signed Ministerial Order number M523 to create a Community Centre Advisory Board