SCHEDULE D: GARDEN SUITE REGULATIONS (Attachment 1 to Staff Report)
Specific regulations for garden suites, including siting, setbacks, and floor area limits.
Schedule 1
SCHEDULE D: GARDEN SUITE REGULATIONS
Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1135, 2024
1. Siting, Setback, Separation Distance, and Lot Coverage
1.1. A garden suite must be sited in the rear yard and not less than (minimum): a. 1.5 m from a side yard; b. 1.5 m from a rear yard; and c. 3.5 m from a flanking street of a corner lot.
1.2. The distance between a garden suite and any other buildings or structures on a lot must be a minimum of 2.4 m.
1.3. The rear yard lot coverage must not exceed 25%, including garden suite, all accessory buildings and structures.
2. Height, Floor Area, and Design
2.1. The height of a garden suite must not exceed: a. 3.5 metres, where the lot is less than or equal to 549 m²; or b. 4.5 metres, where the lot is greater than or equal to 550 m².
2.2. The floor area of a garden suite must not exceed: a. 37 m² where the lot size is less than or equal to 549 m²; b. 60 m² where the lot size is greater than or equal to 550 m² and less than or equal to 999m²; or c. 65 m², where the lot is greater than or equal to 1000 m².
2.3. A garden suite must not include: a. a deck; b. a balcony; or c. a rooftop patio.
3. Vehicle Parking
3.1 Off-street parking requirements for motor vehicles in Section 5 of this Bylaw apply.