Single family, townhouse and other Part 9 residential buildings: Energy Step 4 + Zero Carbon Strong (EL-3), OR: Energy Step 5

Detached secondary suite: Energy Step 3 (BCBC) + Zero Carbon Strong (EL-3), OR: Energy Step 5

Residential (multi-family and apartment buildings): Energy Step 2 (BCBC) + Zero-Carbon Strong (EL-3), OR: Energy Step 4

Business and personal services or mercantile (commercial, office and retail buildings)Energy Step 2 (BCBC) + Zero-Carbon Strong (EL-3

Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010

141 – Parking for Single Family Dwelling and Duplex Dwelling Uses

Parking spaces required under 141.01(2)(a) of this bylaw shall include an energized outlet capable of providing Level 2 charging for an electric vehicle where located: (Bylaw # 5230)

(a) within a building or structure, or portion thereof, that was not issued a building permit prior to January 1, 2021; or
(b) anywhere on the site where the single family or duplex dwelling for which it is required was not issued a building permit prior to January 1, 2021.

142 – Parking for uses other than Single-Family, Duplex and Ground-oriented Dwelling Uses

(1) For new dwelling units, all parking spaces for residential use, except visitor parking, shall include an energized outlet that is:
(a) capable of providing Level 2 charging for an electric vehicle;
(b) labelled for the use of electric vehicle charging.

(2) Where an electric vehicle energy management system is implemented, the Director of Planning may specify a minimum performance standard to ensure a sufficient rate of electric vehicle charging.

2017 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Honourable Mention

2022 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Winner

2023 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Nominee – A key recommendation from West Vancouver’s 2016 corporate energy and emissions plan involved prioritizing electric fleet vehicles, but the lack of a plan for charging was a barrier to implementation. The new long-range plan identifies preferred charging equipment, a conceptual design for installations at District facilities, and future GHG emission reduction associated with transitioning the fleet to EVs over 20 years. New charging stations are now being installed, with more EVs on order this year and next.

2021 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Winner – co-application with District of North Vancouver, Squamish Nation, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, North Shore Emergency Management, District of West Vancouver, City of North Vancouver.

2024 The Jump on a Heat Pump Program is available to residents of the North Shore municipalities who are looking for help completing energy efficient upgrades. Participants are connected with an Energy Concierge, who is available to answer questions, provide support, and give expert advice throughout a resident’s home energy upgrade process.

The concierge can support homeowners with: finding an Energy Advisor or qualified contractor; making a plan for associated upgrades; understanding the permitting process; communicating with contractors; quotation review; applying for CleanBC rebates; and other services as identified by homeowners. With one-on-one dedicated support, the Program now ensures that homeowners have assistance through all of the necessary steps to complete the heat pump installation and energy upgrades in their homes.