A Public Hearing is required because of the use and density variances requested. The City of Vancouver or a property owner indicates that a Heritage Revitalization Agreement could be used in a particular situation. The City Planning Department and the owner negotiate the proposed form of development and terms of the agreement. The City Law Department drafts the heritage revitalization agreement and corresponding by-law. If the proposed use or density is beyond what is permitted by the zoning, Council must hold a public hearing.
Council approves, then enacts the by-law.
Within 30 days of the by-law being enacted, the City registers a notice on the property title in the Land Title Office, and notifies the minister responsible for the Heritage Conservation Act.