District of Saanich-Official Community Plan

Short Street3. Through the development review process consider the use of variances, housingagreements, covenants, phased development agreements and density bonusing to securepublic amenities such as; open space, playgrounds, landmarks, focal points, activitycentres or cultural features.4. Investigate criteria for considering inclusionary zoning and density bonusing as partof development applications, in return for the provision of affordable and/or specialneeds housing.5. Support and encourage “green” development practices by utilizing density bonusing,modified/alternative development standards or other appropriate mechanisms whenreviewing development applications.6. Encourage the retention of corner stores and local service centres (e.g. development atBurnside and Rolston) as a means to improve the cycle/walk – ability ofneighbourhoods.Centres7. Support the following building types and land uses in Major and Neighbourhood“Centres”:• Townhouse (up to 3 storeys)• Low-rise residential (up to 4 storeys)• Mid-rise residential (up to 8 storeys)• Live/work studios & Office (up to 8 storeys)• Civic and institutional (generally up to 8 storeys)• Commercial and Mixed-Use (generally up to 8 storeys)4-18