SCHEDULE E: SMALL-SCALE, MULTI-UNIT HOUSING REGULATIONS (Attachment 1 to Staff Report)
Detailed regulations for SSMUH categorized into Site Standards A through D based on lot size and proximity to transit.
Schedule 2
SCHEDULE E: SMALL-SCALE, MULTI-UNIT HOUSING REGULATIONS
1. General Regulations
1.1. The Small-Scale, Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) regulations shall be classified into four categories, which are detailed as follows and subject to the regulations in Sections 2, 3, 4, and 5 of this Schedule:
a) Site Standards A in Table 2.1 pertain to parcels of any size. b) Site Standards B in Tables 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 are applicable to three sub-categories based on the following parcel size ranges: i. less than 280 m² ii. with a lot size greater than or equal to 280 m² and less than 600 m² iii. with a lot size greater than or equal to 600 m² and less than 1215 m² c) Site Standards C in Table 4.1 pertain to parcels greater than or equal to 1215 m² and less than 4050 m². d) Site Standards D in Table 5.1 pertain to parcels greater than or equal to 280 m² and less than 4050 m² within 400m of a Prescribed Frequent Transit Stop as shown on the map in Appendix 1 of this Schedule.
1.2. A residential, detached building may not be permitted on the same lot as a duplex, houseplex, townhouse or apartment.
1.3. More than one building is permitted on a lot, subject to the regulations in this Schedule.
1.4. Despite the definitions of secondary suite and residential, duplex in section 2.0 of this Bylaw, a residential, duplex constructed after July 1, 2024, may contain a secondary suite, subject to the regulations in this Schedule.
1.5. Up to 45 m² of garage floor area that is used for the parking of vehicles shall not be included in the calculation of floor area. Additional area in excess of 45 m² shall be included as part of the floor area.
2. Site Standards A: Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Regulations
2.1 Notwithstanding Table 2.1. below, a lot that is currently zoned for residential, duplex is subject to the regulations in that specific zone.
Table 2.1. Site Standards A
| Permitted Uses | |
|---|---|
| Residential, Duplex | |
| Lot Density | |
| Number of Dwelling Units (maximum) | 2 |
| Floor Area | |
| Dwelling Unit Floor Area (minimum) | 33 m² |
| Building Floor Area (maximum) | 372 m² |
| Lot Coverage and Impermeable Surface Coverage | |
| Lot Coverage (maximum) | 30% |
| Impermeable Surface Coverage (maximum) | 60% |
| Building Height and Width | |
| Building Height (maximum) | 11 m |
| Building Width (minimum) | 6 m |
| Setbacks | |
| Front Lot Line (minimum) | 6 m |
| Rear Lot Line (minimum) | 6 m |
| Side Lot Line (minimum) | 1.2 m |
| Flanking Lot Line (minimum) | 3 m |
| Building Separation Distance (minimum) | 2.4 m |
| Parking | |
| Off-street parking requirements for motor vehicles in Section 5 of this Bylaw apply to the residential use. |
3. Site Standards B: Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Regulations
3.1 Site Standards B-1
Table 3.1 Site Standards B-1
| Permitted Uses | |
|---|---|
| a) Residential, Apartment | |
| b) Residential, Attached | |
| c) Residential, Houseplex | |
| Lot Density | |
| Number of Dwelling Units (maximum) | 3 |
| Floor Area | |
| Dwelling Unit Floor Area (minimum) | 33 m² |
| Building Floor Area (maximum) | 279 m² |
| Lot Coverage and Impermeable Surface Coverage | |
| Lot Coverage (maximum) | 50% |
| Impermeable Surface Coverage (maximum) | 60% |
| Building Height and Width | |
| Building Height (maximum) | 11 m |
| Building Width (minimum) | 6 m |
| Setbacks | |
| Front Lot Line (minimum) | 2 m |
| Rear Lot Line (minimum) | 1.5 m |
| Side Lot Line (minimum) | 1.2 m |
| Flanking Lot Line (minimum) | 3 m |
| Building Separation Distance (minimum) | 4 m |
| Parking | |
| Off-street parking requirements for motor vehicles in Section 5 of this Bylaw apply to the residential use. |
3.2 Site Standards B-2
Table 3.2. Site Standards B-2
| Permitted Uses | |
|---|---|
| a) Residential, Apartment | |
| b) Residential, Attached | |
| c) Residential, Duplex with secondary suites | |
| d) Residential, Houseplex | |
| Lot Density | |
| Number of Dwelling Units (maximum) | 4 |
| Floor Area | |
| Dwelling Unit Floor Area (minimum) | 33 m² |
| Building Floor Area (maximum) | 372 m² |
| Lot Coverage and Impermeable Surface Coverage | |
| Lot Coverage (maximum) | 50% |
| Impermeable Surface Coverage (maximum) | 60% |
| Building Height and Width | |
| Building Height (maximum) | 11 m |
| Building Width (minimum) | 6 m |
| Setbacks | |
| Front Lot Line (minimum) | 2 m |
| Rear Lot Line (minimum) | 1.5 m |
| Side Lot Line (minimum) | 1.2 m |
| Flanking Lot Line (minimum) | 3 m |
| Building Separation Distance (minimum) | 4 m |
| Parking | |
| Off-street parking requirements for motor vehicles in Section 5 of this Bylaw apply to the residential use. |
3.3 Site Standards B-3
Table 3.3. Site Standards B-3
| Permitted Uses | |
|---|---|
| a) Residential, Apartment | |
| b) Residential, Attached | |
| c) Residential, Duplex with secondary suites | |
| d) Residential, Houseplex | |
| Lot Density | |
| Number of Dwelling Units (maximum) | 4 |
| Floor Area | |
| Dwelling Unit Floor Area (minimum) | 33 m² |
| Building Floor Area (maximum) | 372 m² |
| Lot Coverage and Impermeable Surface Coverage | |
| Lot Coverage (maximum) | 40% |
| Impermeable Surface Coverage (maximum) | 60% |
| Building Height and Width | |
| Building Height (maximum) | 11 m |
| Building Width (minimum) | 6 m |
| Setbacks | |
| Front Lot Line (minimum) | 2 m |
| Rear Lot Line (minimum) | 1.5 m |
| Side Lot Line (minimum) | 1.2 m |
| Flanking Lot Line (minimum) | 3 m |
| Building Separation Distance (minimum) | 4 m |
| Parking | |
| Off-street parking requirements for motor vehicles in Section 5 of this Bylaw apply to the residential use. |
4. Site Standards C: Small-Scale, Multi-Unit Housing Regulations
Table 4.1 Site Standards C
| Permitted Uses | |
|---|---|
| a) Residential, Apartment | |
| b) Residential, Attached | |
| c) Residential, Duplex with secondary suites | |
| d) Residential, Houseplex | |
| Lot Density | |
| Number of Dwelling Units (maximum) | 4 |
| Floor Area | |
| Dwelling Unit Floor Area (minimum) | 33 m² |
| Building Floor Area (maximum) | 372 m² |
| Lot Coverage | |
| Lot Coverage (maximum) | 30% |
| Impermeable Surface Coverage (maximum) | 60% |
| Building Height and Width | |
| Building Height (maximum) | 11 m |
| Building Width (minimum) | 6 m |
| Setbacks | |
| Front Lot Line (minimum) | 6 m |
| Rear Lot Line (minimum) | 6 m |
| Side Lot Line (minimum) | 3 m |
| Flanking Lot Line (minimum) | 3 m |
| Building Separation Distance (minimum) | 4 m |
| Parking | |
| Off-street parking requirements for motor vehicles in Section 5 of this Bylaw apply to the residential use. |
5. Site Standards D: Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Regulations
Table 5.1. Site Standards D
| Permitted Uses | |
|---|---|
| a) Residential, Apartment | |
| b) Residential, Attached | |
| c) Residential, Duplex with secondary suites | |
| d) Residential, Houseplex | |
| Lot Density | |
| Number of Dwelling Units (maximum) | 6 |
| Floor Area | |
| Dwelling Unit Floor Area (minimum) | 33 m² |
| Building Floor Area (maximum) | 558 m² |
| Lot Coverage | |
| Lot Coverage (maximum) | 40% |
| Impermeable Surface Coverage (maximum) | 60% |
| Building Height and Width | |
| Building Height (maximum) | 11 m |
| Building Width (minimum) | 6 m |
| Setbacks | |
| Front Lot Line (minimum) | 2 m |
| Rear Lot Line Setback (minimum) | 1.5 m |
| Side Lot Line Setback (minimum) | 1.2 m |
| Flanking Lot Line Setback (minimum) | 3 m |
| Building Separation Distance (minimum) | 4 m |
| Parking | |
| The off-street parking requirements for motor vehicles in Section 5 of this Bylaw do not apply except as follows: | |
| (a) a parking space that would be required to be provided as an accessible space under section 5.14 must be provided; and | |
| (b) any parking space that is provided, whether or not that space is required to be provided, must meet the requirements of section 5 of this Bylaw. |