Secondary Suite Requirements – Proposed Bylaw Amendments (Presentation)

Proposed Bylaw Amendments

1. Delete the requirement that secondary suites are only permitted in owner-occupied buildings
2. Delete the requirement for Type 1 Secondary Suite Permits and annual renewals
3. Keep Type 2 Secondary Suite Permits and increase the annual renewal fee from $100 to $200

Recommendation (waive public hearing)

THAT Council waives the requirement for the holding of a public hearing as the Zoning Bylaw amendment is consistent with the Official Community Plan;

AND THAT, after publication of notification in accordance with section 467 of the Local Government Act, first, second, and third reading of the Zoning Bylaw, Secondary Suites Permit Bylaw, Fees and Charges, and Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw amendments be considered by Council.

Alternate Recommendation (hold a public hearing)

THAT Council:

1. Give first and second reading to Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1124, 2023;
2. Give first and second reading to Secondary Suites Permit Bylaw No. 601, 2005, Amendment Bylaw No. 1125, 2023;
3. Give first and second reading Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1126, 2023; and
4. Give first and second reading to the Fees and Charges Bylaw, No. 658, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1127, 2023.