Dear Pemberton Heights Residents,
We apologize for the short notice, but we’ve just become aware of a major public consultation regarding the District of North Vancouver’s Official Community Plan (OCP) Update and Zoning Bylaw Rewrite. These updates could bring significant changes to our neighborhood, and the Pemberton Heights Community Association was not notified. This information was shared via community Facebook on September 22, 2025 (https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17KmDocRV9/?mibextid=wwXIfr).
There are DNV community open house information sessions planned and in progress (see below for links and additional live forums coming up).
Why This Matters
The DNV is proposing a major shift in land use policies, and many residential lots are proposed to be rezoned to allow up to 4 or even 6 units. This would potentially bring substantial increases in density to certain areas, including Pemberton Heights.
The DNV has identified four key neighbourhoods as top priorities for densification:
- Lions Gate / Lower Capilano – including Pemberton, Norgate, and Pemberton Heights
- Lynn Valley – particularly around Karen Magnussen Rec Centre and the Shopping Plaza
- Lynn Creek (Lynnmour South) – near Main Street, from Mountain Highway to Keith Road
- Maplewood – between Dollarton Highway and Mt. Seymour Parkway at Riverside Drive
If these plans move forward, changes to zoning and density will impact housing forms, building heights, traffic, infrastructure, and the overall character of our neighborhood.
For more background, see:
Public Events – Please Attend or Submit Comments
Event 1: Online Webinar (COMPLETE)
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Details and registration: https://www.dnv.org/events/ocp-update-webinar-20250923
Event 2: In-Person Open House
Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Lions Gate Community Recreation Centre Gym
Event details: https://www.dnv.org/events/ocp-update-open-house-20250924
Event 3: In-Person Open House
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Lions Gate Community Recreation Centre Gym
Event details: https://www.dnv.org/events/ocp-update-open-house-20251002
How You Can Take Action
We strongly encourage residents to:
- Attend one or more of the events above
- Ask questions and request clarity on what is planned for Pemberton Heights
- Submit written feedback to DNV Mayor and Council
- Reach out to your MLA and the Official Opposition Housing Critic to express concerns or comments
Contact Information
District of North Vancouver Mayor and Council
Email: council@dnv.org
Council page: https://www.dnv.org/government/mayor-council
MLA Lynne Block (North Vancouver–Seymour)
Profile and contact: https://www.leg.bc.ca/members/43rd-Parliament/Block-Lynne
Official Opposition Housing Critic Linda Hepner
Profile and contact: https://www.leg.bc.ca/members/43rd-Parliament/Hepner-Linda
This is a critical time for our community. If you care about the future of Pemberton Heights, we encourage you to get informed, speak up, and help shape the decisions that will affect us all.
Please share this message with your neighbors.