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A map of the Central Park Neighborhood and Central Park Overlay District. The district includes the eastern portion of the neighborhood, extending from Fourth Plain Blvd in the north to Mill Plain Blvd in the south.The Vancouver Planning Commission is considering a proposal to remove VMC 20.503, the Central Park Overlay District.

The special district has only two requirements and was created 22 years ago to prevent residential property owners in the Central Park Overlay from adding housing units through redevelopment. No other area in Vancouver has these type of zoning restrictions.

Why Remove the Overlay District?

Since the district was created in 2000, much has changed. Vancouver has grown by more than 48,000 people. The cost of housing has increased substantially, making it harder for people to rent or buy a home. Changes in state law are also requiring local governments to support diverse housing types. Removal would allow properties to develop according to their existing zoning designations.

What Happens Next?

  • On October 11th, the Planning Commission voted to remove the Central Park Overlay District.
  • City Council will now make the final decision on this issue through a workshop and public hearing.
  • City Council:
    • City Council Workshop: Monday, November 14th, 2022 at 5:00pm
    • City Council Public Hearing: Monday, December 19th, 2022 at 6:30pm

  • Learn how and when to testify at City Council meetings here.


A map of the Central Park Neighborhood and Central Park Overlay District. The district includes the eastern portion of the neighborhood, extending from Fourth Plain Blvd in the north to Mill Plain Blvd in the south.The Vancouver Planning Commission is considering a proposal to remove VMC 20.503, the Central Park Overlay District.

The special district has only two requirements and was created 22 years ago to prevent residential property owners in the Central Park Overlay from adding housing units through redevelopment. No other area in Vancouver has these type of zoning restrictions.

Why Remove the Overlay District?

Since the district was created in 2000, much has changed. Vancouver has grown by more than 48,000 people. The cost of housing has increased substantially, making it harder for people to rent or buy a home. Changes in state law are also requiring local governments to support diverse housing types. Removal would allow properties to develop according to their existing zoning designations.

What Happens Next?

  • On October 11th, the Planning Commission voted to remove the Central Park Overlay District.
  • City Council will now make the final decision on this issue through a workshop and public hearing.
  • City Council:
    • City Council Workshop: Monday, November 14th, 2022 at 5:00pm
    • City Council Public Hearing: Monday, December 19th, 2022 at 6:30pm

  • Learn how and when to testify at City Council meetings here.


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Page last updated: 24 Oct 2022, 12:48 PM