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Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing - Proposed Zoning Regulations
First seen: May 21, 2024
Last seen: May 21, 2024
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May 21, 2024Council
Full RecordingSmall-Scale Multi-Unit Housing - Proposed Zoning Regulations and Amendments to the Official Community Plan
Council directed staff to prepare new zoning bylaws for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing based on the Standing Committee's Option 3 recommendations, which focus on controlling unit size.
"The debate focused on the size constraints of Option 3. Opponents argued that limiting size discourages the construction of accessible units, necessary amenities (like storage/common areas), and larger units suitable for families, potentially leading to high resident turnover. Proponents argued that average size limitations help control construction costs (making units more 'attainable') and preserve green space. Staff clarified that storage areas are counted in the floor area calculation."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT staff prepare the necessary bylaw amendments that would include the recommendations in the Standing Committee Report prepared by Standing Committee on Housing members titled "Implementing Small-Scale, Multi-Unit Housing in View Royal" (Option 3) as well as Schedule D: Garden Suite Regulations and Option 1 Schedule E: Small-Scale, Multi-Unit Housing Regulations attached to the staff report dated May 7, 2024 from the Senior Planner titled "Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing - Proposed Zoning Regulations and Amendments to the Official Community Plan"."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Gery Lemon
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Alison MacKenzie
John Rogers