5.12 Additional Density Factors

As an incentive to achieve public benefits or amenities, City Council may consider providing density bonuses, density transfers or gross floor area exclusions. Such incentives may only be approved through a Zoning Amendment process with a Public Hearing. Density transfers require a registered covenant on all affected properties confirming that the transfer has occurred. The following additional density factors may be considered:

5.12.1 Affordable and Rental Housing Consideration

In medium and high-density areas (Levels 4 through Town Centre), Council may approve additional floor area, density transfers, or floor area exclusions, if there is a commitment to provide affordable or rental housing.

5.12.2 Heritage Consideration

For the conservation of inventoried heritage buildings in any density level, Council may approve additional floor area, exclusion of existing floor area, or transferring floor area to another site.

5.12.3 Adaptable Design Consideration

In medium and high-density areas (Levels 4 through Town Centre), Council may approve additional floor area for the construction of dwelling units that are built in accordance with the City’s Adaptable Design Guidelines Level 2, or Level 3.

5.12.4 Community Amenity Space Consideration

For the construction of community amenity space that is dedicated to public use within a private development, Council may consider a density bonus, floor area exclusion or density transfer.

5.12.5 Environmental Considerations

For the enhancement of the environment through natural habitat enhancement/preservation or high efficiency ("green") building designs, Council may consider a density bonus, floor area exclusion or density transfer.