BCPED Zoning in Vancouver — B.C. Place/Expo District
BCPED — B.C. Place/Expo District is a other zoning district in the City of Vancouver. B.C.
Intent of the BCPED district
B.C. Place/Expo District is a Comprehensive Development District. The only uses permitted, and the only uses for which development permits may be issued, are those prescribed by the False Creek North Official Development Plan and Southeast Granville Slopes Official Development Plan, subject to form, location and special characteristics conforming to that plan and to any conditions the Development Permit Board prescribes.
BCPED at a glance
| Zone category | Other |
|---|
Density tiers in BCPED
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.C. Place/Expo District | — | — | — | — |
Permitted uses in BCPED
- residential uses
- institutional uses
- industrial uses
- marinas
- commercial uses
- commercial-recreational uses
- parks and open spaces
- cultural and recreational uses limited to arts and culture event, museum or archives, park or playground and stadium or arena
- Urban Farm - Class B
- and customarily ancillary uses
BCPED zoning FAQ
What is BCPED zoning in Vancouver?
BCPED (B.C. Place/Expo District) is a other zoning district in the City of Vancouver. B.C.
What can you build on BCPED-zoned land in Vancouver?
Permitted uses in BCPED include residential uses, institutional uses, industrial uses, marinas, commercial uses, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
Other other zones in Vancouver
- CWD — Central Waterfront District
- DD — Downtown District
- DEOD — Downtown Eastside/Oppenheimer District
- FCCDD — False Creek Comprehensive Development District
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Source: official Vancouver zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026