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West Vancouver Finalizes Ambleside Centre Local Area Plan

ByStan S.

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The District of West Vancouver has given first reading to a final draft of the Ambleside Centre Local Area Plan (LAP).

The Ambleside LAP has been in the works since early 2022, and has gone through multiple rounds of public engagement and refinement by planning staff. The affected area is generally along Marine Drive from 13th to 18th Streets.

Here are the recommended land use policies:

  • Zoning updates to allow 3-4 storeys on most lots in the LAP, including on small lots
  • Five sites designated ‘Waterfront’ along Bellevue West of 15th allowing taller forms through rezoning
  • Four sites along parts of Clyde and Duchess allowing taller forms through rezoning

The LAP will go for public hearing in June and if approved, would form part of the OCP shortly thereafter.

A presentation on the Ambleside LAP can be viewed here: https://westvancouver.ca/media/6103

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