Notice of Application: Development Variance Permit - BC Housing

BC Housing, the owners of 805-809 – 11th Ave S, are proposing to construct a mixed use commercial and residential building.  The property is zoned Mixed Use Commercial – C2 and the combined uses of “office” and “dwelling unit” are permitted uses in this zone. The built form of the proposed structure will be a four storey building with office space, shared communal space and two dwelling units on the first storey and dwelling units on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th storeys.

The following variances to the Town of Golden Zoning Bylaw 1294, 2011 are being sought:

  1.  Section 7.3(2) – Landscaping: 
    1. To allow for 15% landscaping of the front yard area where 60% is required.
  2. Section 8 – Table 8-1 / 8-2– Parking Requirements: 
    1. To allow for 12 vehicle parking stalls where 28 are required, subject to the payment of cash-in-lieu for each stall in deficit. 
  3. Schedule M g) Maximum Building Heights: The maximum building height for Principal Building is 12.0m.
    1. This variance is to permit a maximum building height of  13.6m.
  4. Schedule M (h) - Mixed Use Commercial – C2 – Other Regulations:
    1. To allow for two (2) dwelling units on the first storey where no dwelling units are permitted. 

How can I find out more? 

The following background materials are available for reference: 

  • October 7, 2025 - Staff Report
  • At Town Hall from Wednesday, October 15, 2025 to Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays. 

For more information, contact Phil Armstrong, Director of Development at 250.344.2271 ext. 236 or phil.armstrong@golden.ca

How can I give feedback? 

Written submission:

By forwarding written submissions for Council consideration by:

  1. Dropping it off at the Town Hall mail slot.
  2. By post (P.O. Box 350, Golden B.C. V0A 1H0).
  3. By email to clerk@golden.ca (only emails sent to this email will form part of the Council Agenda).

Any submissions must be received by 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

Attend the Council Meeting:

Residents can attend the Council Meeting in person in Council Chambers or virtually by Zoom webinar on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 1:15 p.m.

Joining virtually

To attend the Council Meeting virtually by Zoom webinar:

  1. Link to join the November 18 meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83504819345
  2. Follow the prompts to download and run Zoom. If required, enter the webinar ID, then click "join the webinar."
  3. Register with your first and last name.
  4. When you connect, your microphone will be muted.

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Speaking at the meeting

Once Mayor Oszust has announced that the Question Period is open for public input, please do the following:

  1. Click the “Raise Hand” icon in the webinar controls. This will notify staff that you have raised your hand and would like to speak.
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  3. State your name, address, and provide your input and if you are supportive or opposed.
  4. You will have up to five minutes to speak.
  5. After all speakers have been heard, the Mayor will call for any additional speakers. If you wish to speak for a second time, please click "raise hand" icon again and wait for staff to unmute your microphone again.
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