Proposed OCP Changes in Moodyville: What You Need to Know

A new development application has been submitted for Moodyville that could significantly change the vision and balance of our community. The proposal, brought forward by The Trails development team, seeks to amend the Official Community Plan (OCP) and includes two major changes:

Increasing building heights along East 2nd Street from 4 to 6 storeys

Introducing 14 to 17-storey towers south of East 1st Street


As Moodyville residents, many of us supported and invested in this neighbourhood because of its thoughtful, community-led planning process. The current OCP was shaped through extensive consultation and has been a model of smart, balanced growth.

What We Support

There are aspects of the proposed amendment we can get behind. For instance:

➤A new daycare would be a valuable amenity for families
➤Additional park space aligns with our shared vision of a walkable, green, family-friendly community

What Has Us Concerned

However, the request to increase density and height along East 2nd — right in front of the Morrison development — is deeply concerning.The existing RM-4 zoning, which allows for up to 4 storeys, was a critical part of the original plan. It provides a balance between urban livability, growth, and character. Allowing 6 storeys in this corridor would significantly disrupt that balance — and change the landscape for existing homeowners who trusted the original plan.

The Impacts Are Real:

➡ View corridors could be lost for those who purchased homes with expectations based on the approved zoning.

 Neighbourhood consistency would be compromised by a sudden jump in scale and massing

 Community trust may be eroded if the City moves forward with changes that undermine the spirit of the Moodyville Community Plan

Additionally, while increased density near the grain elevators and the south side of East 1st may be reasonable, it needs to be approached with care. The proposal for 14–17 storey towers raises valid concerns about traffic, infrastructure capacity, and shadowing.

We’re encouraging neighbours, stakeholders, and city leaders to stay true to the community-built plan. Specifically, we’re asking the City to:


✅ Maintain RM-4 zoning on East 2nd Street
✅ Respect the intent and integrity of the existing Moodyville Community Plan
✅ Ensure any additional density is considered thoughtfully, in the right locations

How You Can Help

📢 Get informed. Read the proposal and visit the City's application page:

✉️ Email City Council. Let them know you support smart growth — not broken promises.
🗓️ Attend the upcoming public hearing. Your voice matters.

Attend the In-Person Developer Information Session

Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Queensbury Elementary School Gym (2020 Moody Avenue, North Vancouver)

Participate in the Online Feedback Period

Dates: April 9 – May 21, 2025
Website: thetrailsfuturephases.com

Let’s Protect What We’ve All Built, Together

Moodyville is already a shining example of collaborative planning. The current OCP reflects a shared vision of modern living that blends family-friendly design, green space, and thoughtful density. Let’s ensure future development stays true to the character, intent, and spirit of our community.