Parking reforms in Vancouver, BC

Parking minimum removal

Vancouver removed all parking mandates citywide on June 26, 2024. Previously, parking minimums were eliminated for new developments in the West End and Broadway Plan areas as of January 1, 2024 following a similar policy in downtown implemented in January 2019. Accessible spots for people with disabilities, visitor spaces, and loading spaces will continue to be required.

Status
Adopted
Adoption date
Jan 1, 2024
Scope
Citywide
Affected land uses
All uses
Requirements
By right
Reporter
Duaa Alzouman, Steven Pan, & Dustin Bright
Citation 1
Source
Official City News
URL
vancouver.ca
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Citation 2
Source
Elimination of Minimum Parking Requirements – Phase 2 Report
Notes
Page 2
URL
council.vancouver.ca
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Citation 3
Source
Daily Hive article
URL
dailyhive.com
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Citation 4
Source
Vancouver City News
URL
vancouver.ca
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