Add Residential Units to your Property

Street view of a fourplex housing unit

Recent amendments to the City's zoning bylaw allows property owners with municipal services, previously restricted to single dwelling or duplex residential development, to add up to four units on their property without a zoning amendment - only a building permit.

Small-scale, multi-unit housing (SSMUH) refers to a range of dwelling unit configurations that are intended to provide options for more affordable and attainable housing. They can include but are not limited to secondary suites, detached accessory dwelling units, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes.

Looking for idea's on what you can do?

Examples of new standardized designs for gentle density homes in B.C. can be found here.

FAQs

Accessory Dwelling Units (AUDs)

ADUs help create a variety of housing options within our community. ADUs include secondary suites, carriage houses, and secondary dwellings. The City has FREE pre-reviewed, energy-efficient design plans for ADUs available.

Getting Started - ADUs

Interested in accessory dwellings? Get started here!

Pre-Reviewed ADUs

Five pre-reviewed ADU plans are available to residents for no charge, and building permits shall be expedited for a quick turnaround!

Secondary Suites

Learn more about the process for secondary suites, illegal suites and suite removals.

Carriage Homes

Find out how to build a carriage home on your property.

Secondary Dwellings

Find out how to build a secondary dwelling on your property.