The UEL purchases potable water in bulk from the Greater Vancouver Water District (GVWD). The increase in cost of water from the GVWD for the 2012 calendar year is approximately 5.87% over the 2011 cost.
The 2012 UEL water rates listed below reflect the increase in cost from the GVWD with no additional increase in the UEL mark-up.
As shown, the water rates are based on the GVWD seasonal Peak (June 1 to September 30) and Off-Peak (January 1 to May 31 and October 1 to December 31) periods. This results in three billing cycles per year that correspond with these periods.
Effective January 1, 2012, UEL water rates will be as follows:
- Minimum period charge, Off Peak - $25.00
- Minimum period charge, Peak - $25.00
- Rate per cubic meter, Off Peak - $1.2723
- Rate per cubic meter, Peak - $1.5910
Water meters are read at the end of May, September and December and bills are mailed shortly thereafter.
Level 1 lawn sprinkling restrictions are in effect throughout Metro Vancouver, including the UEL, from June 1st to September 30th.
Water sprinkling at single family home (residential) addresses is permitted between 4:00 to 9:00 AM as follows:
- even-numbered addresses on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays
- odd-numbered addresses on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays
Water sprinkling at non-residential addresses is permitted as follows:
- even-numbered addresses on Mondays & Wednesdays from 1:00 to 6:00 AM
- odd-numbered addresses on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1:00 to 6:00 AM
- all non-residential addresses can also sprinkle on Fridays from 4:00 to 9:00 AM
A hose equipped with spring-loaded shutoff should be used for outdoor washing of cars and boats. Depending on the water supply and water usage, these restrictions may increase over the summer. Please watch the newspapers and our website for notification of any changes to the water restrictions.
The Metro Vancouver lawn sprinkling regulations page can be viewed here.
November 2010 - Draft Land Use and Development Bylaw
In July, Draft 3.3 of the new Land Use and Development Bylaw (zoning bylaw), a description of the process, and a comparison sheet setting out the key changes was put on the UEL website (See “July 2010 – Draft Land Use and Development Bylaw” below for earlier information regarding the bylaw.) Public comments were invited until September 20, 2010 and 18 individuals responded.
On November 3, 2010 a joint focus group meeting was held to:
- report on what we heard during review of the bylaw earlier in the fall;
- review the changes we had made to the draft bylaw as a result of what we heard and further technical assessment; and,
- discuss steps required to receive further public input.
The most significant change in the draft bylaw was the removal of the Development Permit (DP) requirement for single family homes in Areas A, B, and C, except where an applicant is seeking a variance. This change reflected a number of factors including: staff’s analysis of the Development Permit requirement; a review of provincial legislation and practices in other local governments; provincial direction to all municipalities to simplify administrative processes to facilitate and reduce the cost of housing construction; assessment of public input received on this issue; overall objectives of the bylaw review to modernize, simplify, clarify and ensure fairness and equity for all applicants; and, informal comments provided by the Community Advisory Council in support of this proposal.
The focus group meeting was attended by 24 representatives of all four areas in the UEL. Sixteen people from the single family neighbourhoods actively participated in the discussion. Two topics dominated the discussion:
- removal of the Development Permit requirement for single family homes, except where variances are required, and
- removal of the prohibition against accessory suites.
Some of the things we heard from focus group members on November 3rd included:
- Keep DP’s for single family homes and deal with the cost by raising fees. Full cost recovery would mean that fees for a Development Permit application for a single family home would increase from $750.00 to $20,000.
- Removal of the Development Permit requirement will result in “ugly” houses.
- Development permits should be eliminated; there will be no negative impact on the community.
- Accessory suites are incompatible with single family neighbourhoods.
- Accessory suites should be permitted and are completely appropriate in single family neighbourhoods.
The same divergence of views was evident in written responses to the draft bylaw released for public comment during the summer.
July 2010 – Draft Land Use and Development Bylaw
The University Endowment Lands (UEL) Administration has been working on an update to the 1989 Land Use, Building and Community Administration Bylaw. This work will modernize the bylaw and ensure that the technical, regulatory rules we apply conform to the vision for the community set out in the 2005 Official Community Plan.
As part of this review, the bylaw is being modernized and simplified by creating a number of different bylaws including, zoning, building, process and procedures, fees and charges, community administration.
Please see below to review:
- A memo from Margaret Eckenfelder, UEL Manager, outlining what we have done to date, major changes that have been incorporated within the new draft bylaw and next steps (143 KB)
- Zoning Bylaw, Draft 3.3 (1,137 KB)
- Zoning Bylaw Schedule “A” (Zoning Map) (905 KB)
- Zoning Bylaw Schedule “B” (Building Setback Maps)
Area A (945 KB), Area B (748 KB), Area C (566 KB) and Area C (370 KB) - Comparison sheet which identifies a number of changes being proposed (238 KB)
If you would like more background, we have also included earlier drafts that were prepared over the last year:
- CAC and ADP Review – January 2010
Including: Memo to CAC and ADP Members (138 KB); Summary of Major Changes (41 KB);
A New Approach to Development Permits (149 KB);
Themes Arising from Consultation with CAC (159 KB);
Themes Arising from Consultation with ADP (156 KB); and, Zoning Bylaw, Draft 1.5 (1,337 KB)
- Focus Group Review – May to July, 2010
Including: Memos to Focus Group Members (199 KB); Summary of Major Changes (38 KB);
A New Approach for Development Permits 137 KB); Zoning Bylaw, Draft 2.3 (1,378 KB);
and, Focus Group Meeting Notes (117 KB)
Documents can also be viewed at the UEL administration office.
Work continues on the preparation of other bylaws including; Building and Plumbing, Fees and Charges, Development Application Procedures and Community Administration. This will be the focus of the bylaw review work plan in 2011.
Public review of the bylaw will not involve line by line consideration of every clause, but will focus on key policy questions and major substantive changes, helping to ensure its provisions are in line with the community’s vision as expressed in the OCP.
The University Endowment Lands would like to thank the members of the Community Advisory Council, the Advisory Design Panel and focus groups participants for the time they have taken to review drafts of the bylaw and provide us with feedback.
March 2010 - UBC Line Rapid Transit Study
Broadway is one of the most important transportation corridors in the region, connecting major population, employment and institutional centres. Central Broadway and the University of British Columbia are two of the largest transit destinations in the region, outside of Vancouver’s downtown core.
TransLink and the Province are working with the City of Vancouver, University of British Columbia, University Endowment Lands and Metro Vancouver on a multi-year technical study for rapid transit service along the Broadway corridor from Commercial Drive west to UBC.
View the UBC Line Rapid Transit Study for further information or provide your feedback.
To view the UBC Line Rapid Transit Study Community Updates, click here (99KB).
November 3, 2009 - Less Waste Defers Property Tax Increases
Metro Vancouver property taxes are being driven up in part by the cost of managing solid waste - garbage. Reductions in future property taxes can be realized by creating less waste and finding better methods to dispose of unwanted items.
Many unwanted items can reused or recycled. Find out how and where at Metro Vancouver Recycles.
Coyotes are established in every neighbourhood throughout Vancouver, including the University Endowment Lands. You may see sick or injured coyotes - do NOT feed them under any circumstances. Pets left outdoors unattended, especially at night, are at risk of encountering coyotes patrolling their territory.
For more detailed information pertaining to coyotes, visit the Stanley Park Ecology Society website.
Call the Coyote Infoline at 604-681-9453 when you see a coyote. If you are experiencing problems with aggressive coyotes (showing teeth, back fur raised, lunging or nipping), please call the Ministry of Environment at 1-877-952-7277.
University Endowment Lands (UEL) Updates
The June 2011 UEL Update (PDF, 242 KB) has been published. Please take a moment to peruse this Update which contains information about your Community.
Previous Updates can be viewed at:
- November 2010 UEL Update (PDF, 213 KB)
- July 2010 UEL Update (PDF, 252 KB)
- April 2010 UEL Update (PDF, 111 KB)
- July 2009 UEL Update (PDF, 182 KB)
Please pass on any comments, concerns or ideas you have for making the Update better and more informative by sending us an e-mail.