But strict zoning rules stress preserving the exterior character of homes in her neighbourhood, and she's been told that means she can't tinker with the roofline. The current zoning rules in Siobhan Murphy's Commercial Drive neighbourhood in Vancouver mean she can't alter the roof line of her bungalow. She's not allowed to change the roofline of her house because of city zoning rules that require her to keep the exterior character. Javier Campos with the Heritage Vancouver Society outside a neighbourhood coffee shop on a residential street in Kitsilano. Campos says zoning that allows for this type of traditional neighbourhood character is worth preserving.

Source: CBC News November 19, 2016 16:00 UTC