Planning the Upper Lands: Creating a sustainable urban community in Cypress Village and protecting lands in Eagleridge
We acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Squamish Nation, Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Musqueam Nation. We recognize and respect them as nations in this territory, as well as their historic connection to the lands and waters around us since time immemorial.
Planning the Upper Lands
Building on the vision already outlined in the 2018 Official Community Plan, during 2019 to 2024, the District undertook a planning and community engagement process to create detailed policy for a new compact, sustainable urban community in Cypress Village and for protecting a large portion of the Eagleridge lands in perpetuity for conservation and recreation. The plan for Cypress Village and Eagleridge is now approved.
April 7, 2025 update
On April 7, 2025, Council adopted Park Dedication Bylaw No. 5213, 2024 (Eagleridge), which is the final bylaw in the Cypress Village and Eagleridge approvals package. This bylaw dedicates as park:
- 262 acres of land for which ownership transferred from BPP to the District as a result of the plan for Cypress Village and Eagleridge;
- 704 acres of adjoining District-owned land.
This marks a historic achievement in environmental protection and community legacy, and is the final step in the District’s “Planning the Upper Lands: Creating a Sustainable Urban Community in Cypress Village and Protecting Lands in Eagleridge” planning and engagement process.
Please visit the Cypress Village Area webpage for information about development activities in Cypress Village.
November 26, 2024 update
On November 25, 2024, Council adopted the following Cypress Village and Eagleridge bylaws:
- Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4985, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 5205, 2024
- Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 5206, 2024
- Phased Development Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 5207, 2024
- Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 5208, 2024
- Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 3801, 1993, Amendment Bylaw No. 5209, 2024
- Development Procedures Bylaw No. 4940, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 5210, 2024
- Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund Expenditures Bylaw No. 5211, 2024
- Subdivision Control Bylaw No. 1504, 1955, Amendment Bylaw No. 5212, 2024
- Revised Soil Removal, Deposit, Blasting and Rock Breaking Bylaw No. 5130, 2021, Amendment Bylaw No. 5214, 2024
- Noise Control Bylaw No. 4404, 2005, Amendment Bylaw No. 5215, 2024
- Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5251, 2023, Amendment Bylaw No. 5216, 2024
- Cypress Village Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 5221, 2024
- Waterworks Regulation Bylaw No. 5260, 2023, Amendment Bylaw No. 5287, 2024
- Sewerage and Drainage Regulation Bylaw No. 5263, 2023, Amendment Bylaw No. 5288, 2024
- Park Exchange Bylaw No. 5302, 2024
Copies of these proposed bylaws were posted in the Council Agenda for the November 25, 2024 regular Council meeting online here.
There is one other related bylaw, Park Dedication Bylaw No. 5213, 2024, which the Planning team intends to bring forward for consideration of adoption after title to BPP’s Eagleridge lands is transferred to the District.
Thank you again to everyone who provided input during this planning and engagement process, sharing perspectives and input on the future of Cypress Village and Eagleridge.
June 26, 2024 update
On June 25, 2024, following the public hearing and concurrent public meeting, Council approved second and third reading of the proposed Cypress Village and Eagleridge bylaws.
A copy of the presentation is provided here.
Please see the June 4, 2024 update below for links to all notices and background information as well as information on the Alternative Approval Process for the proposed Park Exchange bylaw.
Thank you to everyone who provided input during this planning and engagement process, sharing perspectives and input on the future of Cypress Village and Eagleridge.
June 4, 2024 update
At the June 3, 2024 Council meeting, Council approved first reading of the Cypress Village and Eagleridge bylaws and Council passed resolutions in favour of the associated recommendations.
Council also set June 25, 2024 as the date for the public hearing for the proposed OCP Amendment, Zoning Amendment, and Phased Development Agreement Authorization bylaws. Concurrently, there will be an opportunity for public input related to the proposed Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication bylaw. Council also directed staff to provide an Alternative Approval Process to the proposed Park Exchange bylaw.
All notices and background information are provided here.
Information on the Alternative Approval Process is available here.
Alternative Approval Process contact: Hope Dallas, Corporate Officer | hdallas@westvancouver.ca | 604-925-7045
See the tab below for details on each phase of public engagement.