Legislation Introduced To Streamline Delivery Of Homes, Services, Infrastructure

The Province has introduced new legislation to reduce construction delays and streamline processes to get homes built a little quicker for British Columbians.

“As we take decisive action to deliver the kinds of homes people in B.C. are looking for, we’re also making sure communities and builders have the efficient and transparent tools they need to plan for growth with certainty,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing.

“By doing this, we’re not just building homes for people, but also more sustainable, well-planned communities.”

The new legislation, if passed, supports the introduction of Bill 44 to allow upfront zoning, which will facilitate an increase in housing supply in communities throughout B.C.

The legislation will require local governments to shift their planning process to an up-front framework, pre-zone land to meet their housing needs and reduce the use of current rezoning processes.

To learn more, visit Government of British Columbia.