RESPONSE TO PROVINCIAL HOUSING BILLS: TRANSIT-ORIENTED AREAS (TOA) DESIGNATION BYLAW AND ASSOCIATED ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS

density (i.e., floor area ratio and storeys) as applicable, within designated TOAs. All TOAs in Richmond are “SkyTrain TOA” type, with the following MD Framework: TOA Type Tier Prescribed Distance (m) Minimum Allowable Density (FAR) Minimum Allowable Height (Storeys) SkyTrain 1 Less than 200 Up to 5.0 Up to 20 2 200-400 Up to 4.0 Up to 12 3 400-800 Up to 3.0 Up to 8 The MD Framework applies to any parcel within a TOA on which the land use designation or proposed zoning allows residential land use (Attachment 3). There are some parcels that are bisected by the Airport Noise Sensitive Development (ANSD) management area which does not allow residential uses. In those situations, only part of the site would be subject to the MD Framework. For land designated for non-residential uses, they would not be subject to the MD Framework (Attachment 4). There are also several scenarios where Federal or Provincial statutes are applicable, the provisions of which supersede or have a limiting effect on the MD Framework. This includes: • land located in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR); • land subject to Airport Zoning Regulations under the Aeronautics Act; • Federal Crown land; • flood plains, hazard areas, riparian areas and other environmentally sensitive areas; and

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