Special Development Area - North Delta: This designation is intended for a mix of uses including street retail and residential, recreation, cultural, public, and open space. Retail commercial uses are required on the ground floor on fronting streets. Cultural, recreational and public uses may also be permitted on the ground floor on fronting streets if they contribute to pedestrian interest.
Density: Starting 2.4 to 3.2 floor space ratio in designated areas that allow woodframe buildings up to 6 storeys. Additional density allowed up to 6.5 FSR in designated areas that allow for concrete high-rise.
Height: Minimum height 6 Storeys and maximum height 32 Storeys
This designation is intended for areas in which redevelopment and revitalization are encouraged. Land uses may include a mix of commercial, residential, institutional and light industrial provided that they are compatible with other land uses in and adjacent to this area. The areas designated Mixed-Use (North Delta) 1 (MU(ND)1) in the centre of these nodes would accommodate mixed-use buildings up to 32 storeys in height. Retail uses would be required on the ground level in this designation in order to encourage a concentration of commercial activity which would create vibrant, inviting places for people.
