Popkum - Major Official Community Plan Amendment & Development Proposal
MAY 28, 2026 - FVRD BOARD
The FVRD Board considered the Major Official Community Plan amendment and rezoning application to redevelop 52285, 52375, 52425 and 52445 Yale Road, Area D and resolved to refer the application back to staff to work with the applicant to explore options for residential lots of 800m2.
May 14, 2026 - FVRD Electoral Area Services Committee
Electoral Area Services Committee discussion is available at https://pub-fvrd.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIStandAlonePlayer.aspx?Id=62da839b-0378-44d4-90e0-5968478fa9b9 See item 9.4 starting at the 1:06 mark of the meeting recording.
**NEW** 2026 PROPOSAL
Norah Properties Land Corporation has amended their proposal for a Major Official Community Plan amendment and rezoning application to redevelop 52285, 52375, 52425 and 52445 Yale Road, Area D.
2026 Revised Proposal
In response to the Board’s direction, the applicant has now prepared a revised proposal for consideration. Key elements of the 2026 revision include:
- 108 single‑family lots - with suites, comprised of:
- 39 lots at 800 m² (consistent with OCP expectations)
- 69 lots at 600 m² (below the OCP’s expressed minimum lot size)
- 1.02ha (2.5 acres) of Commercial outdoor storage (remains inconsistent with OCP’s residential designation)
- Removal of the multi-family uses (townhomes and row homes)
- 1% of developable lands dedicated as Park. Total Park dedication 4%.
The applicant has requested that the Board receive these revisions and support returning the updated proposal to the Popkum community for further review and comment through a new Public Information Meeting.
Detail | 2025 Initial Proposal | 2026 Revised Proposal |
Multi-Family proposed | yes | no |
Commercial Storage | yes | yes |
Density | 265 units | 216 units |
Total Park Dedication | 7979m2 | 7443m2 |
Park Dedication outside of BC Hydro ROW | 1068 m2 | 1158m2 |
Yale Road Traffic | No improvements | Round-About proposed |
Connection to Parkwood Dr. | Road | Pedestrian Path |
Single Family Lot Widths | As narrow as 11.7m | 19.5m min (15m Strata Lots) |
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
The applicant is requesting that the FVRD Board receive the updated site plan, land uses and densities and support returning the application to the Popkum community for further review. Staff recommend hosting a new FVRD‑led Public Information Meeting to present the revised proposal, recognizing that aspects of application remain non‑compliant with key OCP expectations, particularly regarding commercial storage and lot sizes below the 800 m² single‑family standard.
Community feedback from this next public information will be essential in determining whether further revisions are required and whether the application should proceed to First Reading at a future Board meeting.
Notification of a new Public Information Meeting will occur after the February 26, 2026 Board meeting.


2026 - Revised Site Plan