Plotline weekly digest, issue 1
This is the baseline issue — the record as first read from the public record; change tracking (New / Advanced / Approved / Withdrawn) starts with issue #2.
City of Burnaby development pipeline: baseline issue — the record as fetched 2026-10-14
The largest projects in this issue, by the figures in their own records. Every figure here also appears in the full list below, with its source.
Why it is on this shortlist: the largest application in this issue's own list; 1467 dwelling units, 45 storeys. Source: Report to Council – REZ #25-03
Why it is on this shortlist: 1065 dwelling units, 45 storeys. Source: Report to Council – REZ #25-23
Why it is on this shortlist: 784 dwelling units, 32 storeys. Source: Report to Council – REZ #25-12
Week 1 — baseline: 38 projects on record. As fetched 2026-10-14. All 38 are listed below.
The record read on 2026-10-14 carries 38 applications; every one is listed below, newest first, as an on-record item — not as new this week. This is the baseline issue: change tracking (new / advanced / approved / withdrawn) starts with issue #2.
This record is a Report to Council for Rezoning Application REZ 26-10 regarding 8315 Riverbend Court. The proposal expands an internal mezzanine by 115m2 of floor area to accommodate additional workstations. The record was published on October 27, 2026, and includes attachments for development statistics, rezoning prerequisites, and a public notice.
A rezoning application has been received to permit development of a six-storey market rental building at 5168, 5180 and 5192 Sidley Street. The proposal includes the sale of two City owned properties as part of the development site consolidation and is consistent with the applicable Official Community Plan designation for the site. The record is scheduled for a Council meeting on August 25, 2026.
REZ 25-25 is a rezoning application for 7211 Greenford Avenue that amends the previous rezoning adopted on December 16, 2024. The proposed amendment permits a six-storey strata building of approximately 142 units and a 27-storey market and non-market rental tower of approximately 276 units with a two-storey commercial podium and underground parking. The record was published on July 28, 2026, for the Council meeting on July 28, 2026.
REZ #25-23 is a rezoning application for 6645, 6659, 6675, 6691 and 6707 Dow Avenue that was presented at the June 23, 2026 Council meeting. The proposal permits a mixed-use high-density development with two high-rise apartment buildings of 45 and 35 storeys, a 6 storey apartment building, and commercial fronting Beresford Street, comprising approximately 1,065 dwelling units inclusive of 112 required rental replacement units. This application supersedes Rezoning Reference #18-49 and is consistent with the Burnaby 2050 Official Community Plan land use designations for the site.
This record is a rezoning application for 6470 and 6805 Silver Avenue that was presented to Council on June 23, 2026. The proposal permits two high-rise apartment buildings of 32 and 28 storeys with a total of approximately 784 units, inclusive of 83 rental replacement units. The subject application supersedes Rezoning Reference #21-36 and is consistent with the Burnaby 2050 Official Community Plan land use designation for the site.
REZ #25-11 is a rezoning application for 5035 Beresford Street that was presented to Council on May 26, 2026. The proposal involves constructing a 20-storey multiple-family apartment development with 215 residential units above underground parking. The record includes a report to Council, development statistics, rezoning prerequisites, and a draft amendment to Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965.
REZ #25-21 is a rezoning application for 2757 Norland Avenue to permit the construction of a five-storey enclosed self-storage building. The proposal is advanced in accordance with the applicable 1998 Official Community Plan policies and approved transitionary provisions. The record was published on April 28, 2026, for the Council meeting on that date.
REZ #25-09 is a rezoning application for 6535 Kingsway that permits the construction of a 12-storey mixed-use multiple-family development. The development includes 290 residential units, ground-oriented commercial uses fronting Kingsway, and underground parking. The record lists a Council meeting on April 28, 2026, and includes attachments such as development statistics and a public notice.
REZ #24-23 is a rezoning application for 3900 Grand Promenade, 9850 Austin Road, and 9858 and 9898 Gatineau Place. The proposal amends the previous rezoning to replace commercial office use with additional hotel and restaurant uses and 362 additional market strata units. The record was published on April 28, 2026, for the Council meeting on April 28, 2026.
REZ #25-20 is a rezoning application for 2209 and 2225 Springer Avenue. The proposal involves the construction of a single high-rise apartment tower of up to 49 storeys inclusive of a 9 storey terraced podium with street fronting retail. The record was published on March 24, 2026, for the Council meeting.
REZ #25-18 is a Master Plan amendment for 6800 Lougheed Highway that was presented to Council on March 24, 2026. The proposal establishes a revised site plan with updated height and massing aligned with the Official Community Plan 2050 and zoning districts R6 Mid-Rise Apartment 2 and CM1 Interim Neighbourhood Commercial, while expanding open space provisions. No development or subdivision is proposed through this Master Plan amendment.
REZ #25-13 is a rezoning application for 5058 Imperial Street that was presented to Council on March 24, 2026. The proposal is for a 20-storey mixed-use multiple-family market rental residential development with a double-height commercial storey at street level. This development concept supersedes a previously approved plan for a six-storey market and non-market rental apartment building approved through REZ #20-36.
REZ #25-07 is a rezoning application for 7305 and 7317 Buller Avenue that facilitates the construction of an eight-storey residential apartment building. The project includes 183 market rental units above an underground parkade and requires Bylaw No. 14794, Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2026. The record was published on February 24, 2026, for the Council meeting held on that date.
REZ #25-04 is a rezoning application for 1030 Sperling Avenue to permit the construction of a four-storey stacked townhouse development. The development consists of 35 residential units above a common underground parkade, featuring ground-oriented single-level units with multi-storey stacked townhouses above. The record was published on January 27, 2026, for the Council meeting held on that date.
REZ #25-15 is a rezoning application for 5889 Barker Avenue that seeks to amend a previous rezoning. The proposal permits an additional six storeys of market rental housing above an approved non-market rental building, resulting in a 12-storey rental building with a mix of rental rates. The record was published on November 25, 2025, for the Council meeting on November 25, 2025.
REZ #25-10 is a rezoning application for a portion of 6800 Lougheed Highway to advance Phase 1A of the Burnaby Lake Village Master Plan. The proposal permits a mixed-use residential development with ground-oriented neighbourhood commercial above an underground parkade, comprising three mid-rise apartment buildings G1, G2 and H with heights of 17, 19 and 16 storeys respectively, inclusive of 2 storeys of neighbourhood commercial at the base of G1 and G2. The record was published on 2025-11-25 for the Council meeting on November 25, 2025.
REZ #25-08 is a rezoning application for 8265, 8269, 8273, 8277, 8281, 8287, 8289, 8293 and 8303 10th Avenue. The proposal involves constructing two six-storey low-rise residential apartment buildings with a total of 204 purpose-built rental units and underground parking. The record was published on 2025-11-25 for the Council meeting on November 25, 2025.
REZ #23-15 is a rezoning application for a portion of 4567 Lougheed Highway that was presented to Council on November 25, 2025. The proposal advances a master plan amendment to the Brentwood Site Conceptual Master Plan to incorporate City policies related to non-market housing, childcare, and parks and open spaces, while establishing a revised site plan with updated height and massing considerations. No development or subdivision is proposed concurrent with the Master Plan Amendment.
REZ #25-05 is a rezoning application for 3944 and 3942 Still Creek Avenue that amends the previous Rezoning #22-24. The proposal removes one parking level and all self-storage uses from the underground parkade, revises vehicular access, and elevates the flood construction level to create a six-storey self-storage building. The record lists a Council meeting on October 14, 2025, and includes attachments such as sketches, development statistics, prerequisites, Bylaw No. 14763, development plans, and a public notice.
REZ #25-03 is a rezoning application for 9500 Erickson Drive that was presented to Council on August 26, 2025. The proposal involves constructing three new high-rise buildings ranging from 37 to 45 storeys to create 1,467 new market rental units while retaining existing residential buildings and adding structured and underground parking. The record includes a report to Council, development statistics, rezoning prerequisites, and a draft amendment to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965.
This record is a report to Council for rezoning application REZ #24-22 at 5978 Wilson Avenue. The proposal involves constructing a 40-storey mixed-use building that includes a child care facility, non-market rental residential units, market rental residential units, and a neighborhood commercial unit. The record was published on August 26, 2025, and lists attachments including development statistics, rezoning prerequisites, and a draft amendment to Bylaw No. 14759.
This record is a Report to Council for REZ #25-01 regarding 395 Ellesmere Avenue. The application allows for a change of use on the second level of an existing mixed-use building from 10 live-work units to 11 commercial units. The record was published on June 24, 2025, for the Council meeting on that same date.
REZ #24-20 is a rezoning application for 7135 Walker Avenue and 7244 Arcola Street to establish development guidelines for a 50-storey residential rental tower and an adjoining 6-storey community hub. The proposal includes approximately 480 purpose-built rental units, including approximately 96 non-market rental units, and the community hub contains an auditorium, retail space, community serving uses such as a food bank, and office space. The record was published on May 27, 2025, as a Report to Council with attachments including sketches, development statistics, and rezoning prerequisites.
REZ #25-02 is a rezoning application for a portion of 7000 Lougheed Highway to advance Phase 1B of the Burnaby Lake Heights Master Plan. The proposal permits two mid-rise residential apartment buildings of 14 and 15 storeys containing 502 residential units, which include 438 market strata units and 64 non-market rental units above a common underground parkade. The record was published on April 22, 2025, for a Council meeting on that same date.
REZ #24-23 is an application to amend the previous rezoning of lands at 3900 Grand Promenade, 9850 Austin Road, and 9858 and 9898 Gatineau Place. The proposal removes commercial office use and replaces it with additional market strata residential use, including 292 additional market strata units. The record lists a Council meeting on April 22, 2025, and includes attachments such as sketches, development statistics, and a draft bylaw.
REZ #23-20 is a report to Council regarding a rezoning application for 3676 Bainbridge Avenue. The proposal allows for a mixed-use, multi-phase development comprised of three mid-rise residential buildings, two six-storey rental buildings, four-storey townhouses, and ground level commercial along Winston Street. The record was published on February 25, 2025, and includes attachments such as sketches, development statistics, and rezoning prerequisites.
REZ #23-19 is a report to Council regarding a rezoning application for a mixed-use development and a park site. The proposal includes a 42 storey residential high-rise, a rental building podium, a ground-level commercial unit, and an approximately one-acre City-owned park. The record was published on February 25, 2025, and lists attachments such as sketches, development statistics, and a public notice.
This record is a report to Council for REZ #23-11 regarding the construction of a high-density mixed-use development with ground oriented commercial uses fronting Lougheed Highway. The record lists attachments for sketches, development statistics, rezoning prerequisites, and a public notice, along with Bylaw No. 14707, Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 26, 2024. The record was published on February 25, 2025, for the Council meeting on February 25, 2025.
REZ #18-51 is a rezoning application for 7763 and 7767 Edmonds Street that was reported to Council on February 25, 2025. The proposal involves constructing a six-storey mixed-use building with commercial uses at street level and residential units above, along with a four-storey townhouse building fronting Wedgewood Street. The record lists attachments including sketches, development statistics, rezoning prerequisites, Bylaw No. 14728, five development plans, and a public notice.
REZ #24-19 is a rezoning application for 7409 Halifax Street that was reported to Council on January 28, 2025. The proposal involves the construction of 441 units of non-market housing development with a child care facility. The record lists attachments including sketches, development statistics, rezoning prerequisites, and a public notice, alongside Bylaw No. 14710.
REZ #24-16 is a rezoning application for 4900 Kingsway, a portion of 4940 Kingsway, 6446 and 6450 Nelson Avenue, and a portion of the lane. The proposed high-density mixed-use development includes 469 residential units with strata, market rental, and non-market tenures, plus commercial spaces for offices, retail, and community-oriented uses. The record was published on January 28, 2025, as a report to Council with attachments including sketches, development statistics, rezoning prerequisites, and a public notice.
REZ #24-15 is a report to Council regarding a rezoning application for a portion of 5334 Lougheed Highway. The proposal seeks to advance Phase 2 of the Bassano Site Master Plan to construct a single high rise strata residential building. The record was published on January 28, 2025, following a Council meeting on that same date.
REZ #24-13 is a report to Council regarding the establishment of development plans for Phases 3-7 of the Willingdon Lands Master Plan. The phases consist of 15 10-25-storey residential buildings with ground-oriented commercial uses in strategic locations and various publicly accessible open spaces. The record was published on January 28, 2025, and includes attachments such as sketches, development statistics, and rezoning prerequisites.
REZ #24-07 is an application to rezone a portion of 3789 Royal Oak Avenue to permit the redevelopment of the Forest Lawn Memorial Park funeral home facilities. The applicant seeks to discharge Covenant BL418983 for tree preservation and to discharge and replace Covenant BL418981 for a no build buffer. The record was published on January 28, 2025, for the Council meeting on that same date.
REZ #23-24 is a rezoning application for a portion of 3405 Willingdon Avenue. The proposal allows for a mixed-use development with multiple family residential units situated above ground level commercial retail uses and underground parking. The record was published on January 28, 2025, following a Council meeting on that same date.
REZ #22-30 is a rezoning application for a portion of 7201 11th Avenue that was presented to Council on January 28, 2025. The proposal allows for a multiple-family residential development above underground parking in the Gateway Neighbourhood, consisting of two phases with high-rise strata apartments, podiums, townhomes, and wood-framed rental buildings. The record lists attachments for sketches, development statistics, rezoning prerequisites, and a public notice, alongside Bylaw No. 14719 and Amendment Bylaw No. 33, 2024.
REZ #22-22 is a rezoning application for a portion of 9855 Austin Road that was presented to Council on January 28, 2025. The proposal advances Phase 2 (Tower 5) of the Lougheed Core Area Master Plan with a 43-storey apartment building that includes a two-storey commercial retail podium. The development is designated as mixed-use commercial/residential with non-market and market rental residential units and a commercial podium.
REZ #22-21 is a rezoning application for a portion of 9855 Austin Road that was presented to Council on January 28, 2025. The project advances Phase 2 of the Lougheed Core Area Master Plan and consists of a single 46-storey market strata apartment building and a 12-storey market strata midrise apartment with a 3-storey retail/office commercial podium and public plaza. The record lists attachments for sketches, development statistics, rezoning prerequisites, and a public notice, along with Bylaw No. 14717, Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 31, 2024.
| Stage | What the record shows |
|---|---|
| Pre-application | A proposal put to the city before a formal application is received (date as published) |
| Application received | A rezoning/DP/permit application is on the municipal list (date as published) |
| Staff report–public hearing | A staff report has been tabled and/or a public hearing is scheduled or held |
| Approved | The source document records council/director approval, with or without conditions |
| Permit issued | A building permit appears in the permit report for this address |
| Stage not published | The source's own list carries no status line for this record |
Sources for this week: City of Burnaby — zoning bylaw amendments (38 records); fetched 2026-10-14. Every item links to its source document; numbers and names are copied from it. Items in this digest are read from the application lists named above; the wider public record — agendas, staff reports, hearing notices, building permit reports, open data — is not yet read into items. Gaps this week: the meetings feed is fetched but not yet read into items. Date basis: per-record dates — the source publishes a date with each record, copied as published.
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