I think the new District Schedules (C-2A, C-2D, C-2E) only allow the following:
- Dwelling Uses existing as of [force and effect date], except Mixed-Use Residential Building and Principal Dwelling Unit with Lock-Off Unit
- Mixed-Use Residential Building
- Principal Dwelling Unit with Lock-Off Unit
https://council.vancouver.ca/20260714/documents/phea1d_draft_ZD.pdf
And I think Josh White confirmed this in his June 23 Memo, which makes sense to require retail on lots you're trying to get retail built on, which is almost identical to how our "C" zones are written. It would defeat the purpose to permit multiplexes on lots the City is pursuing retail.
The main difference here is that this is the rare recent case that the zone is changed by the City. Previously you'd continue to have the old zone (R1 etc) and build like a multiplex until you change the zoning. I have not read the frontage minimums and that would be the real project killer, again. So you could keep your house and renovate it and stuff but not profit off it for single-lot residential redevelopment (which is what some folks are getting made about - limiting the redevelopment potential) - it would make sense to permit the old R1 rules for at least a laneway home.
"Staff recommend ground-floor retail requirements in retail expansion areas to promote viable opportunities for new businesses and to help achieve Village Plan objectives of walkability and completeness. Allowing new residential-only buildings on commercial high streets would have long-term impacts on business viability and therefore would weaken walkability, community identity and opportunities for social connection in Villages. "
https://council.vancouver.ca/20260714/documents/phea1_memo.pdf
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