Updated: April 3, 2019 FACT SHEET Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies

Secondary suites bylaws and policies This matrix provides a summary of bylaws and policies for secondary suites located within primary residences, auxiliary suites above garages, small garden suites, and coach (not laneway ). For more information, refer to specific bylaws or policies. If you have questions, please contact Harriet Permut, manager of government relations at [email protected] or 604-730-3029. Note: find information on laneway homes in the laneway homes matrix.

Anmore Belcarra Bowen Island Burnaby Village of Village of Municipality of City of Bylaw Zoning Bylaw No. 568-2017 Zoning Bylaw, No. 510, 2018 Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Zoning Bylaw, 2017, No. 4742 Bylaw, No. 57, 2002 (Consolidated February 2019) Bylaw section(s) Section 6.3 Sections 213; 214 Section 3 Additional Secondary suites guide Secondary Suites Program (2014) information Secondary suite applicant guide Secondary Suite Information Secondary Suite Website Contact Juli Halliwell Lorna Dysart Sara Huber [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 604-294-7944 604-469-9877 604-937-4100 604-947-4255 Suite defined Secondary suite. Accessory secondary suite. Accessory building or structure. Secondary suite. (terms used) Coach . Accessory coach house use. Secondary suite. Detached secondary suite. Zoning Secondary suites permitted in a single- Accessory secondary suites and Rural residential zones. Secondary suites permitted in a (which zoning areas detached dwelling in: accessory coach houses permitted in a Settlement residential. single-detached dwelling in Residential permit suites) Residential 1 (RS-1); and a single detached dwelling in: (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R9, R10, R11, Comprehensive Development (CD, One-family residential (RS-1), R12); Agriculture (all A1 zones); CD-1, CD-2). or one or two house (RM-1, RM-2, Multi-Family Residential (RM6). Coach houses permitted in a single- RM-3). detached dwelling in Residential 1 (RS-1). Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 2 of 25 Anmore Belcarra Bowen Island Burnaby Village of Village of Municipality of City of Type of suite Secondary suite: a separate dwelling Secondary suite: a separate dwelling Secondary suite: an accessory dwelling unit completely contained within a unit contained within the principal unit fully contained within a single- principal dwelling with , building, subordinate to the principal family dwelling. sleeping and living areas, and cooking dwelling. facilities and areas. Accessory coach house: a separate Coach house: a separate dwelling dwelling unit contained within an unit completely contained within accessory building, subordinate to an accessory building containing the principal dwelling. It must be in an bathroom, sleeping and living areas, and accessory building that’s also used as a cooking facilities of a size smaller than or must be limited to 4 metres the principal dwelling unit. in height. Number of suites One secondary suite or coach house One secondary suite or one coach One secondary suite per principal allowed per parcel of land, except for parcels house permitted in principal dwelling. dwelling. in the RS-1 zone equal to or lager than 4,047 m2,. One secondary suite and one coach house both permitted if combined area of the secondary suite and coach house doesn’t exceed 180 m2. General conditions Not permitted in a two-family Not permitted in a duplex residential No bed and breakfast or commercial Permitted only in a single-family residential dwelling. dwelling. guest accommodation is permitted dwelling. on a lot that contains an accessory Permitted on a parcel of any size unless Not permitted with boarders, lodgers, residential use. otherwise specified. a child care facility, a group , a No second driveways. private hospital or supportive housing facility, a home occupation or an in-law suite. Size of suite Secondary suite: maximum 90 m2 (968 Secondary suite: maximum 90 m² (968 Secondary suite: can’t exceed total Minimum size: 32 m2 (344 sq. ft.). sq. ft.) or 40% of floor area of the sq. ft.) or 40% of the GFA, which-ever floor area of 90m² ; and can’t occupy (GFA = Gross Floor Maximum size: 90 m2 (968 sq. ft.) or principal building. is less. more than 40% of the habitable floor Area) 40% of the GFA, whichever is less. area of the primary detached dwelling. Coach house: max. size: 100 m² (if Coach house: located on a parcel of land less than Maximum size: 92.9m2 (1,000 sq. ft.). Detached secondary suite: can’t exceed 4,046 m²) and 130 m² (if located on total floor area of 65m² metres plus parcel of land larger than 4,047 m²). 0.625% of lot area to a maximum of 115 m²; Min lot size: 0.36 hectares. Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 3 of 25 Anmore Belcarra Bowen Island Burnaby Village of Village of Municipality of City of Owner occupancy No. Both the principal dwelling and the No. The principal dwelling and the No. No. A home rental business licence is (Is the owner required secondary suite and coach house can secondary suite and coach house can required for property owners renting to occupy the principal be rented. be rented. the principal dwelling and Secondary dwelling or the suite?) Suite. Number of One household per secondary suite. One household per secondary suite. One household per secondary suite. One household per secondary suite. occupants Parking Two parking spaces per secondary One additional off-street parking spot One additional parking spot per One additional separate off-street requirements suite. required for each secondary suite and secondary suite or detached secondary parking space is required. (parking for suite) Two spaces per other dwelling unit. coach house. suite. Suites in new vs. No. No. No. Yes. Different building permits are existing homes required. All new construction must (Policies that are comply with the current version of the different for new vs. BC Building Code. existing suites) Fees Building permit fees vary and based on Building permit fees vary and based on Development permit: $175. Building permit fees are based on con- (Additional fees and construction costs. construction value. Building permit: $75. struction value. Supplementary utility (water and sewer) at a rate of 50% of charges for suites) No additional fees for utilities. $304 annual garbage fees. the single-family charge. $380 first year + $130 annual renewal. Home rental business licence. Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 4 of 25 Coquitlam Delta Gibsons Lions Bay City of City of Town of Village of Bylaw Zoning Bylaw, 1996, No. 3000 Zoning Bylaw, No. 7600, 2017. Zoning Bylaw No. 1065 (Consolidated) Zoning and Development Bylaw, No. (consolidated 2001) Business Bylaw, 2017, No. 7670 520, 2017 (consolidation) Secondary Suite Surcharge Bylaw, 2017, No. 513 (consolidation)

Bylaw section(s) Part 10, Section 1002 Section 6.1.8 Section 8.9 Section 7.9 Additional Secondary Suite Program Guide Delta secondary suite search Secondary Suites Program Secondary Suite Information information (available in Farsi, Chinese and Korean) Single-Family Dwelling-Renovations to add a Secondary Suite Housing Choices Zoning Summary Secondary Suite Website Guide (Carriage houses and garden cottages) Contact [email protected] Secondary suites line Lesley-Ann Staats Peter DeJong, CAO 604-927-3441 604-952-3159 [email protected] [email protected] 604-886-2275 604-921-9333

Suite defined Secondary suite; garden cottage; Secondary suite. Garden suite. Secondary suite. (terms used) carriage house. Coach house. Secondary suite. Cottage. Zoning Secondary suites are permitted in a Secondary suites are allowed in a Garden suites in R-1, R-2 and R-3 Secondary suites are allowed in a (which zoning areas single-detached dwelling in: single-detached dwelling in: Zones in areas on the map in Schedule single-detached dwelling in: permit suites) One-Family Residential (all RS zones); Single-Detached Residential (all RS “F” - Garden Suite Areas. Residential Single Detached (RS1). Two-Family Residential: RT-1. zones); Secondary suites in Single-Family Cottages are allowed when accessory Duplex Residential (all RD zones); Residential. Carriage houses and garden cottages Duplex/Single Detached Residential to a single-detached dwelling in: are allowed in a single-detached (RD). Residential Single Detached (RS1). dwelling in: Two-Family Residential Coach houses are permitted when (RT-1). accessory to a single-detached dwelling in: Single Detached Residential Coach House (RSC). Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 5 of 25 Coquitlam Delta Gibsons Lions Bay City of City of Town of Village of Type of suite Secondary suite: an additional An accessory dwelling unit located Garden suite is a detached dwelling A secondary suite is a dwelling unit dwelling contained within a building of within a single detached dwelling and unit located on the same lot as a completely contained within what residential occupancy containing only meets the BC Building Code; has been principal building. Also known as a would otherwise be a single detached one other dwelling unit. issued an occupancy permit. laneway house, coach house, or a dwelling. granny flat. Garden cottage: an accessory A cottage means a building containing residential suite to a single-family Secondary suite: an accessory dwelling a secondary dwelling unit, which is home. It is a one-storey building with unit located within a single-family separate from, and accessory to, a the suite at-grade. dwelling with an area no more than principal single detached dwelling on Carriage house: an accessory 40% of the total floor area of the the same lot. residential suite located on the second building. storey above a garage. Number of suites One secondary suite or garden house One secondary suite or coach house is One garden suite per dwelling One secondary suite or one cottage allowed or carriage house is permitted per permitted per single-family dwelling. One secondary suite per single-family are allowed per parcel of land. single-family dwelling in eligible zones. dwelling. General conditions Must be contained within the principal Not permitted if the single-family Applicable licensing body must confirm Cannot be rented on a short-term building. dwelling is occupied by one or more that the sewer system will not be basis through Airbnb, VRBO, and Applicable licensing body must confirm boarders. compromised by the secondary suite related. sewer system won’t be compromised Requires a valid secondary suite (if on-site sewage system). by secondary suite (if on-site sewage occupancy permit. Must be available for use year-round. system). Requires installation of a water metre. Must be rented for periods no shorter Must be located on/below first storey than 1 month. of a building or structure for one- family residential use. Size of suite Secondary suite: maximum size: Secondary suite: minimum size: 33 m2 Garden suite maximum height: 6 m in Secondary suite: maximum size: (GFA = Gross Floor 90 m² (968 sq. ft.) or 40% of the GFA, (355 sq. ft.); maximum size: 90 m2 (968 areas outside the View Protection Area; 90 m² (968 sq. ft.) or 40% of the GFA, Area) whichever is less. sq. ft.) or 40% of the GFA, whichever in View Protection Area 4 m floor area whichever is less. is less. max: 90 m2 (969 sq. ft.). Garden cottage or carriage house: Cottage: maximum size: the floor area Many siting requirements. maximum size: 50 m² (538 sq. ft.). Coach house: minimum size: lots must ratio shall not exceed 0.35 or 115 m2 be at least 330 m2 in area. Secondary suite: maximum floor area: whichever is less. the lesser of 90 m2 and 40% of the total floor area of the building. Owner occupancy No. Both the principal dwelling and No. A business licence is required No. No. Both the principal dwelling and (Is the owner required the secondary suite or garden/carriage for all secondary suites, unless the the secondary suite or cottage can be to occupy the principal house can be rented out. suite is unoccupied or is occupied by rented out. dwelling or the suite?) immediate family member.

Number of One household per secondary suite. One household per suite or coach One household max in garden suite or One household per suite or cottage. occupants house. secondary suite. Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 6 of 25 Coquitlam Delta Gibsons Lions Bay City of City of Town of Village of Parking One additional parking space is One designated parking stall per suite. One additional parking sport for Detached dwelling with a secondary requirements required for each secondary suite, Secondary Suite Parking Guide garden suite. No additional parking is suite: 3 parking spaces are required. (parking for suite) carriage house or garden cottage. required for a secondary suite. Cottage: 2 parking spaces per cottage. Suites in new vs. Yes. Secondary suites installed in No. No. All secondary suites, whether new existing homes homes built before July 1, 2000 will or existing, and whether occupied (Policies that are have a few different building code by a family member or a non-family different for new vs. regulations. member, must be inspected and existing suites) All homes built after July 1, 2000 must approved. follow the current version of the BC Building & Code. Fees Building permit fees are based on Annual Rental Business Licence: $50.00. Annual registration fee: $100. Secondary suite surcharge shall be (Additional fees and construction value. Secondary suites By 2019, all properties with secondary 40% of the property’s utility billing for charges for suites) are charged an additional utility tax + suites will pay water and sewer charges garbage and recycling collection, water 40% surcharge. based on consumption. and, where applicable, sewer. Annual reduction in flat rate utility fees If the secondary suite is unoccupied, of $300.00 for secondary suites with or is occupied by immediate family an occupancy permit. members, the surcharge is waived. Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 7 of 25 Maple Ridge New Westminster North Vancouver North Vancouver City of City of City of District of Bylaw Bylaw No. 3510-1985 (consolidated Zoning Bylaw, No. 6680, 2001 Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No 6700 Zoning Bylaw No. 3210, (Consolidated) March 2018) (consolidated September 17, 2018) Bylaw section(s) Section 5023(8) 190.29 Section 507 Section 4B172 Additional Detached Garden Suite Guide Secondary Suites Secondary Suite and Coach Houses Secondary Suites in Single-Family information Guide: Laneway and Carriage Houses Homes Laneway and Carriage Houses Permit Coach Houses Guidelines Contact Christine Carter Mike Watson Wendy Tse Karen Rendek Director of Planning [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 604-521-3711 604-983-7357 604-990-2311 604-467-7469 Suite defined Secondary suite. Secondary suite. Accessory secondary suite. Secondary suite. (terms used) Detached garden suites. Laneway and carriage house. Accessory dwelling unit. Accessory coach house. Type of suite A secondary suite is a residential use Secondary suite: a dwelling unit that is Accessory secondary suite: an attached Secondary suite is an accessory accessory to a one family residential accessory to a single-detached dwelling non-stratified residential use accessory dwelling unit on a lot in a zone that use, limited to one dwelling unit and intended as a separate residence. to a One-Unit Residential Use that may permits a single-family residential contained within the same building as Laneway and carriage houses are contain a , bathroom, sleeping and building. It includes one or more the one family residential use. compact, detached, ground-oriented living areas and cooking facilities. habitable for the residential A detached garden suite is a self- dwellings located in back yards and Accessory dwelling unit: a separated accommodation of only one family and contained dwelling unit, accessory to, have access to a lane. Carriage houses designated area within a two-unit contains or provides for not more than subordinate and detached from a one are located on properties without residential use, containing toilet, one cooking facility. family residential use, limited to one lanes. bathroom, sleeping, living/cooking Coach house is a detached compact dwelling unit on the same lot, located facilities. home, usually built in the rear yard of a within the rear yard. Accessory coach house: a detached single-family residential lot. non-stratified residential use accessory Sometimes called a laneway to a One-Unit Residential Use that may house or carriage home. It can be contain a toilet, bathroom, sleeping and either one storey or two storeys in living areas and cooking facilities. size. Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 8 of 25 Maple Ridge New Westminster North Vancouver North Vancouver City of City of City of District of Zoning Secondary suites are allowed in a Permitted in a single-detached dwelling Accessory secondary suites in single- Secondary suites are permitted in (which zone areas single-detached dwelling in: in: Single Detached Residential (RS-1, family dwellings (houses) in One-Unit single-detached dwellings in Single- permit suites) Residential (R-1); RS-2, RS-4, RS-5. RS-6, RS-CD-1) Residential (RS zones); Two Unit Family Residential (all RS zones). One Family Residential (all RS zones); Neighbourhood SD Residential (NR-1 Residential (RT-1 zones); Coach houses are permitted in Special Urban Residential (SRS); NR-2, NR-5); Ground-Oriented conjunction with single family homes Amenity Residential (CD-1-93); Two-unit Dwellings (Duplex) (RT-1); Residential (RG zones); (provided they meet the lot size) in Agricultura (A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4). Queensborough Neighbourhood Apartment Residential (RM-1, RH-1). Single-Family Residential (all RS zones). Residential Dwellings (RQ-1, RQ-5). Detached garden suites are allowed Accessory dwelling units in two-unit in a single-detached dwelling in: One Laneway/carriage houses are allowed residential dwellings (duplexes) in Family Residential (all RS zones); in conjunction with a single-detached two unit residential (RT zones); Special Urban Residential (SRS); dwelling in: Residential Detached ground oriented apartment residential Agricultural. or Semi-Detached (RD); Residential (RG zones); Apartment Residential Ground Oriented Infill Housing (RG0). (RM-1, RH-1). Coach houses in conjunction with single family dwellings in: One-Unit Residential (RS zones); Two Unit Residential (RT zones); Ground-Oriented Apartment Residential (RG zones); Cedar Village Residential Zone (RC-1, RC-2). Number of suites Only one secondary suite or one One secondary suite and one carriage Allowed to have both one secondary One secondary suite or one coach allowed detached garden suite per single-family or laneway home per property. suite and one coach house on lots house is allowed per eligible property. dwelling. zoned for single-family development (RS). A maximum of two secondary suites may be developed per duplex. General conditions Must be contained within the same Can’t be stratified, subdivided or Can’t be stratified, subdivided or Not permitted if main residence has building as the one-family residential otherwise legally separated from the otherwise legally separated from the boarders, lodgers. use. house wherein it is contained. house wherein it is contained. Not permitted on lots with a boarding/ temp residential use. Registered owner must enter into a Housing Agreement with City of Maple Ridge. Requires proof of notification to the Health Authority (if not serviced by municipal sewer). Not permitted on a lot located on a floodplain. Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 9 of 25 Maple Ridge New Westminster North Vancouver North Vancouver City of City of City of District of Size of suite Secondary suite: Secondary suite: minimum size: 32.52 Secondary suite: minimum size: 37 Secondary suite: maximum size: 90 m2 (GFA = Gross Floor Minimum size: 33 m2 (355 sq. ft.); m2 (350 sq. ft.); maximum size: 90 m2 (398 sq. ft.); maximum size: 90 m2 (968 sq. ft.) or 40% of the habitable Area) Maximum size: 90 m2 (968 sq. ft.) or m2 (968 sq. ft.) or 40% of the GFA, (968 sq. ft.) or 40% of the total GFA, floor space of the building, whichever 40% of the GFA, whichever is less. whichever is less. whichever is less. is less. Residential floor space excludes Detached garden suite: minimum size: Laneway and carriage house: maximum Accessory dwelling unit: minimum size: , decks, , accessory 37 m2 (355 sq. ft.); size: 10% of the area of the property. 37.16 m2 (400 sq. ft.) in area; and garages. Maximum size: 90 m2 (968 sq. ft.) or Maximum size: 90 m2 (969 square feet) Coach house: minimum size: at least 10% of the lot. or 40% of the total Gross Floor Area, 15 m (49.2 ft). Current regulations whichever is less. state that the lot must have a minimum 2) but the Coach house: maximum size: 92.9 m2 area of 10,000 sq. ft. (929 m (1,000 sq. ft.) and the GFA of a lot with District is reviewing this regulation and a coach house may not exceed 0.5 may lower the lot size. times the lot area. Owner occupancy Yes. The property owner must live No. Both principal residence and Yes. The owner must live in either the Property owner must occupy (Is the owner required in either the principal dwelling or the secondary suite can be rented. principal dwelling or the Accessory either the principal dwelling unit or to occupy the principal secondary suite or garden suite. Secondary Suite, Accessory Dwelling secondary suite. dwelling or the suite?) Unit or Accessory Coach House.

Number of One household per secondary suite One household per secondary suite. One household per secondary suite. One household per secondary suite occupants and garden suite. One family per carriage/laneway home. One family per carriage/laneway home. and coach house.

Parking One parking spot is required for the One parking spot for the secondary One additional parking space is One additional parking spot required requirements secondary suite and garden suite. suite and carriage or laneway home. required for the accessory secondary for the secondary suite and coach (parking for suite) suite, accessory dwelling unit and house. accessory coach house. Suites in new vs. Yes. Refer to guides: Yes. Refer to the guides below for New and existing secondary suites An existing family residential unit existing homes Secondary Suite Guide (new homes) more details. shall comply with the requirements in (FRU) is not required to comply with (Policies that are Secondary Suite Guide (existing Secondary Suite Guide (homes built Section 9.37 of the current the secondary suite requirements if it different for new vs. homes) before July 1998 BC Building Code. is maintained in accordance with the existing suites) Installing an accessory dwelling unit in previous Zoning Bylaw including family Secondary Suite Guide (homes built use only. All new secondary suites after July 1998) an existing duplex is more challenging and there may be some alternative must comply with the requirements of policies that are required to meet their the current BC Building Code. requirements. Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 10 of 25 Maple Ridge New Westminster North Vancouver North Vancouver City of City of City of District of Fees Building Permit Fees vary on Building permit fees vary on Building permit fees vary on Building permit fees vary on (Additional fees and construction value. construction value. construction value. construction value. charges for suites) Secondary Suites: double the water and Secondary Suite: extra utilities for Secondary suites and coach houses are Secondary suites are charged an annual sewer charges each year. water and sewer. charged extra fees for water, sanitary, utility charges for water and sewer Detached garden suites: extra sewer Laneway or Carriage House: annual storm, recycling, refuse, and organics services. collection. and water fees. Other fees may apply at utility fee equivalent to 50% of the This fee applies to all suites, whether the time of construction. principal dwelling water and sanitary In 2018, the multi-unit fee is $568.57 authorized by building permit or not, fees. Additional tree permit required. per unit. and whether currently occupied or not. 2018 Development Application Fees. Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 11 of 25 Pemberton Pitt Meadows Port Coquitlam Port Moody Village of City of City of City of Bylaw Zoning Bylaw No. 832, 2018 Zoning Bylaw No. 2505, Zoning Bylaw, No. 3630, 2008 Zoning Bylaw, No. 2397, 2018 (consolidated October 18, 2018)

Bylaw section(s) Section 7.22 Section 5.4 Section III.6 Additional Secondary Suites Guide Information on Secondary Suites. A Guide to Secondary Suites information Garden Suite Guide Information on Coach Houses.

Coach House Information Guide. Contact Lisa Pedrini Colin O’Bryne Pardeep Purwal Jess Daniels [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 604-894-6135 604-465-5454 604-927-5411 604-469-4500 Suite defined Accessory secondary suite. Secondary suite. Secondary suite. Secondary suite. (terms used) Carriage house. Garden suite. Coach house. Detached accessory dwelling unit. Type of suite Accessory secondary suite is a Secondary suite: a second dwelling Secondary suite: a second dwelling unit A secondary suite: one additional separate dwelling unit which is unit contained entirely within a single‐ located within a building otherwise dwelling unit that is located within and completely contained within a family dwelling and separated from the used for a single residential use. accessory to a main dwelling. detached dwelling and is subordinate principal dwelling unit. Coach house: a building containing A detached accessory dwelling unit in size, extent or purpose to the Garden suite: a dwelling unit that is only one dwelling unit and which is means a dwelling unit in the rear yard residential principal building on the separate from and accessory to a located on the same lot as the principal of a single detached or semi-detached lot upon which the Secondary Suite is single‐family dwelling on the same lot dwelling. residential lot that is separate from and located. and is located in a detached accessory subordinate in scale to the principal A carriage house is an accessory building in the rear yard, but excludes dwelling unit. Also called laneway dwelling unit situated above or mobile homes. Also known as carriage house, garden suite, coach house. attached to a detached garage that is house, coach house, laneway housing. separate from the principal dwelling, detached, but located on the same lot. Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 12 of 25 Pemberton Pitt Meadows Port Coquitlam Port Moody Village of City of City of City of Zoning Secondary suites are permitted in Secondary suites are permitted in a Secondary suites are permitted in Secondary suites are allowed in a (which zoning areas detached dwellings in: single-detached dwelling in: single-family dwellings in: single-detached dwelling in: permit suites) Agricultural (A-1), Rural Residential Agricultural (A-1, A-2); Rural Residential Single (all RS zones, except Acreage Reserve (A1); (RR-1); Residential (R-1); Residential Residential (all RR zones); Large Lot not allowed in the Riverwood area). Single-Detached Residential (RS-1 to Duplex (R-3); Residential (RS); Coach houses are only permitted in RS-9); Residential Country Inn (RC-1); Medium Lot Residential (R-1); Duplex single-detached dwellings in: Semi-Detached Residential (RT). Residential Amenity 1, Sunstone (RSA- Residential (RD). Residential Single (all RS zones). Secondary suites are allowed in new 1); Garden suites are allowed in duplexes in this zone: Semi-Detached Residential Amenity (RTA- conjunction with a detached accessory Residential (RT). 1); building in: Residential Amenity 2 (The Ridge) Detached accessory dwelling units are Agriculture: (A-1, A-2); (RSA-2). allowed in a single-detached dwelling in: Rural Residential: (all RR zones); Single-Detached Residential Carriage houses are permitted in Urban Residential: (RS, R-1). (RS1, RS1-S, RS2, RS3, RS5, RS6, RS7, conjunction with a detached dwelling RS9); in this zone: Semi-Detached Residential (RT). Residential Amenity 1 (RSA-1). Number of suites One secondary suite or one carriage One secondary suite or one garden Both one secondary suite and one Both one secondary suite and one allowed house is permitted. suite per property, but not both. coach house per eligible dwelling unit. coach house per eligible dwelling unit. General conditions A secondary suite shall not have more Secondary suite must be completely Not permitted in principal residence than 2 . enclosed within the primary dwelling used as a boarding house or B&B. unit and integrated to not externally appear as a separate unit (except for having a separate entrance). Not permitted with a boarding or B&B use; Not permitted on a lot with a garden suite. Size of suite Secondary suite: maximum size: 90 m2 Secondary suite: maximum size: 90 Secondary suite: maximum size: 90 Secondary suite: maximum size: 90 (GFA = Gross Floor (968 sq. ft.) and an area less than 40% m2 (968 sq. ft.) or 40% of the GFA, m2 (968.8 sq. ft.) or 40% of the GFA, m2 (970 sq. ft.) or 40% of the GFA, Area) of the habitable gross floor area of the whichever is less; minimum size: 33 m2 whichever is less. whichever is less. (355 sq. ft.); Garden Suite: between 33 detached dwelling unit. Maximum of Coach house: maximum size: 70 Detached accessory dwelling unit: m2 (355 sq. ft.) and 90 m2 (968 sq. ft.) in two bedrooms. m2 (753 sq. ft.). If the lot also has a maximum size: 90.0 m2 (excluding size and max. 10% of the lot area (20% Carriage house: maximum Size: 90 m2 secondary suite, the min. lot size is 740 below grade ). (968 sq. ft). in A-1, A-2 zones). m2. Owner occupancy Yes. The owner must live in either the No. If the property owner does not No. No. If renting out the detached (Is the owner required principal dwelling or the secondary reside in either the main house or the accessory dwelling unit, the owner to occupy the principal suite or coach house. suite, he/she must retain a property must pay an annual fee for a business dwelling or the suite?) management company based out of Pitt licence. This fee is waived if renting out Meadows, Port Coquitlam or Maple a secondary suite. Ridge. Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 13 of 25 Pemberton Pitt Meadows Port Coquitlam Port Moody Village of City of City of City of Number of Maximum one household per One household per secondary suite, or One household per secondary suite or One household per secondary suite, or occupants secondary suite. granny suite. granny suite. granny suite. Parking One off street parking space is One additional off-street parking space One additional parking space is One parking space is required for the requirements required for the secondary suite and is required for the secondary suite and required for both a coach house and a secondary suite and the detached (parking for suite) coach house. the garden suite. secondary suite. accessory dwelling unit. Suites in new vs. New and existing secondary suites Secondary suites that existed before Secondary suites in new homes must Secondary suites in new homes must existing homes shall comply with the requirements in the adoption of Zoning Bylaw 2505 conform to the 2018 BC Building conform to the 2018 BC Building (Policies that are Section 9.37 of the BC Building Code. (Oct. 4, 2011) must comply with the Code, Section 9.36. Code, Section 9.36. Only permitted different for new vs. Secondary suites installed in an existing standards in the Building Bylaw No. to build a secondary suite in a new existing suites) duplex may require some alternative 2131. Suites built after this date must duplex. policies. comply with the BC Building Code. Fees Additional fees for utilities (water and Building Permit: 1% of construction Building permit fee based on Building Permit Fee based on (Additional fees and sewer) are charged for the secondary value. construction value. construction value. suite and coach house. charges for suites) Suite registration $40 & Licence Fee Coach house development fee: $1,000. Business Licence: $130 per year. More information. $10 per year. Secondary suite development fee: Secondary suites and laneway houses: Service fees: licensed $285.20. $2,000. Sewer - $332 per year Water - $432 Garden suite development fee: $400. Secondary suites and coach houses per year. are charged extra fees for utilities and Fees Bylaw. 2017, No. 3113 garbage (some exceptions apply). Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 14 of 25 Richmond Salt Spring Island Sechelt Squamish City of Local Trust Area District of District of Bylaw Zoning and Development Bylaw, 8500, Salt Spring Island Land Use bylaw, No, Zoning bylaw No. 25, 1987 Zoning Bylaw, 2011, No. 2200 2009 355, 1999 (consolidated October 2018) Bylaw section(s) Section 5.4 Section 324 Section 4.5 Additional Coach Houses and Granny Flats, Bylaw Secondary suites FAQ Secondary suites Secondary Suites information 8987, March 2013 Safe secondary suites guide Specific Use Regulations (Secondary Building/Upgrading a secondary suite Suites, Bylaw 9865, June 2018)

Contact Building Approvals [email protected] Tracy Corbett Jessie Fletcher 250-537-9144 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 604-885-1986 604-892-5217 604-276-4285 Suite defined Secondary suite. Secondary suite. Secondary suite. Secondary suite. (terms used) Coach house. Accessory dwelling unit. Granny flat. Multi-unit flex unit. Zoning Secondary suites are allowed in See secondary suites map. As of See secondary suites map – indicates Secondary suite: a second, self- (which zoning areas single detached homes, duplexes and 2013, there are 1,598 properties which lots are permitted secondary contained dwelling unit with private permit suites) townhomes in the following zones: that are eligible for secondary suites suites. Also permitted on lots within access, its own and bathroom, Single Detached Housing (RSI/A-H, J-K; on the suites map (Schedule I), and the Agricultural land Reserve and and located within a principal dwelling RS2/A-H, J-K); approximately 482 more in the zoned Agriculture 1 and 2. unit. Agricultural (AG1, AG3, AG4): Agricultural zones. Accessory dwelling is a dwelling Compact Single Detached (RC1, RC2); unit that is ancillary to and detached Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1, RD2); from the principal dwelling unit and Low Density (all RT is located either above an accessory zones); building or at grade. Includes, but is Medium Density Townhomes (all RTM not limited to, coach houses, carriage zones); houses, and laneway houses. High Density Townhomes (all RTH zones). Multi-unit flex unit is a defined area for potential rental accommodation, which Coach Houses are allowed with a contains a kitchen area with cooking single detached home in the following facilities, a bathroom, and living area, zones: and has a separate lockable entrance Coach House (RCH, RCH1); providing direct access to the Infill Residential (RC1, RC12) exterior of the dwelling unit. Single Detached Edgemere (RE1). Granny Flats are allowed with a single detached home in the following zone: Single Detached Edgemere (RE1). Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 15 of 25 Richmond Salt Spring Island Sechelt Squamish City of Local Trust Area District of District of Type of suite Secondary suite: an accessory, self- Must be contained within the of A secondary suite is an additional Secondary suites are allowed in a contained dwelling within single the building that contains the principal dwelling unit within a single-family single-unit dwelling in all zones that detached housing, two-unit housing dwelling unit. house. In general, the presence of an permit a single-unit dwelling including: (duplex) or town housing, exclusively additional kitchen means a house is Residential (RS-1, RS-1A, RS-2, R-3). used for occupancy by one household. considered to contain a secondary Rural Residential (RL-1, RL-2). They must be completed. suite. Secondary suites have to be built Accessory Dwelling Units are enclosed within the same building as according to the requirements of the permitted in all zones which permit a the principal dwelling unit in single BC Building Code. single-unit dwelling detached housing or completely Residential (RS-1, RS-1A, RS-2, R-3). contained within the same dwelling unit or strata lot in two-unit housing Rural Residential (RL-1, RL-2). or town housing, and not in a detached Multi-unit flex units are rental suites accessory building. permitted in two-unit dwellings Coach house is a self-contained (duplexes) and townhomes in: dwelling that is accessory and either Residential (RS-2); Multiple Unit attached or detached to the single Residential (RM-1, RM-2, RM-4); Rural detached housing unit, except in Residential (RL-1, RL-2). Edgemere where it must be detached from the principal dwelling unit. It must also have an entrance separate from the entrance to the garage. A granny flat is a self-contained dwelling that is accessory to and detached from the single detached housing unit and is located totally on the ground floor in the rear yard of a single detached housing lot. It must also have an entrance separate from the entrance to the garage. Number of suites One secondary suite per principal One household per single family One household per single family A single-unit dwelling can have both allowed dwelling unit in single detached housing dwelling. dwelling. one accessory dwelling unit and one or per dwelling unit or strata lot in secondary suite, but not a multi-unit two-unit housing or town house. flex unit. A secondary suite is permitted in a Only one Multi-Unit Flex Unit is maximum of 50% of the total units in permitted per strata-titled unit. town housing. Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 16 of 25 Richmond Salt Spring Island Sechelt Squamish City of Local Trust Area District of District of General conditions Not permitted with boarding, lodging, Maximum one suite per lot. Must Suites must be registered. Not permitted in duplexes or B&Bs. demonstrate there is capacity n the Accessory buildings are not permitted Not permitted in duplexes, townhomes septic system and an adequate supply in the . or . of potable water before a new suite is permitted. Requires water metre. Size of suite Secondary suite in a single detached The maximum floor area for a Maximum floor space not exceeding Secondary suite: maximum size: 90 m² (GFA = Gross Floor home: maximum size: 90 m2 or 40% secondary suite is 90 m2 (968 sq. ft.). 90m sq. (986 sq. ft.) or 40% of the total (968 sq. ft.) or 40% of the GFA of the Area) of the GFA of the dwelling unit in habitable space of house. building, whichever is less. which it is contained, whichever is less. Multi-unit flex unit: must have a GFA Minimum size: floor area of at least 33 2 2 greater than 40 m or 40% of the GFA m . of the building, whichever is less. Secondary suite in a duplex: no Accessory dwelling unit: maximum size minimum or maximum floor area, but shall not exceed 70 m², except where cannot exceed 40% of the GFA of the located above a garage, the gross dwelling unit in which it is contained. floor area of the entire structure shall Secondary suite in a townhome: not exceed 140m2 and the maximum maximum size: 40% of the GFA of the habitable area shall not exceed 70 m² dwelling unit in which it is contained. (750 sq. ft.). Minimum size: floor area of at least 25 m2. Coach house: maximum size: 60 m2 of which at least 40% of the gross floor area shall be located on the first storey; minimum size: floor area of at least 33 m2. Granny flat: maximum GFA of 70 2m , minimum size: 33 m2. Owner occupancy No. The principal dwelling as well as Live in principal residence or Must reside in principal dwelling or No. The principal dwelling as well as (Is the owner required the secondary suite, coach house and secondary suite or property manager secondary suite for a minimum of 9 the secondary suite, accessory dwelling to occupy the principal granny flat can be rented out. must live in principal residence or months per year. unit or multi-unit flex unit can be dwelling or the suite?) secondary suite. rented out. Number of One household per secondary suite, One household per secondary suite. One household per secondary suite. One household per secondary suite. occupants coach house or granny suite. Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 17 of 25 Richmond Salt Spring Island Sechelt Squamish City of Local Trust Area District of District of Parking Secondary suites require on additional Secondary suites require on additional A single family dwelling with a Secondary suites and accessory requirements on-site parking space when the suite is on-site parking space. secondary suite must have a minimum dwelling units require one additional (parking for suite) on a lot fronting an arterial road. of 3 off-street parking spaces. off-street parking space. Coach houses and granny flats each Multi-unit flex units must provide one require one additional parking spot. additional parking space. Suites in new vs. Secondary suite in an existing home No. No. All are subject to both the District of existing homes For a secondary suite to be legal, it Squamish Zoning Bylaw and the BC (Policies that are must be inspected by the city and Building Code. different for new vs. upgraded to the current version of the Multi-unit flex units must meet the BC existing suites) BC Building Code requirements for Building Code requirements for fire secondary suites. separation. As per the BC Building Code, construction requirements for a secondary suite in a duplex are different than a secondary suite in a single-family dwelling. Fees Coach Houses and Granny Flats. Building permit fees and development (Additional fees and Development Permit: $1,133. cost charges were temporarily waived charges for suites) for property owners creating a Secondary suites must pay for an Secondary Suites and/or an inspection fee and various applicable Accessory Dwelling Units. These building permit fees. exemptions are expected to be applicable until early 2019 and are subject to change. Secondary Suites are charged extra utility fees each year: Sewer - $446 and Water - $340. Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 18 of 25 Squamish – Lillooet Squamish – Lillooet Squamish – Lillooet Sunshine Coast Regional District Regional District Regional District Regional District – Area A Areas A and B Area C Area D (Egmont, Pender Harbour) Bylaw Zoning bylaw No. 670, 1999 Zoning Bylaw No. 337, 1990 Consolidated September 2014 (consolidated Oct. 2018) Bylaw section(s) Section 506 Additional information Contact Claire Dewar Claire Dewar Claire Dewar Planning department [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 604-885-6804 604-894-6371 604-894-6371 604-894-6371 Suite defined An additional dwelling unit contained An additional dwelling unit contained An additional dwelling unit contained Auxiliary dwelling unit. (terms used) within a single-family dwelling. within a single-family dwelling. within a single-family dwelling. Zoning Single family residential zone; rural Single family residential zone; rural Single family residential zone; rural Auxiliary Dwelling Unit means an (which zoning areas residential zones. residential zones. residential zones. ancillary dwelling unit such as a cottage permit suites) or suite, having a floor area less than the primary dwelling. Type of suite Suite located within a single-family Suite located within a single-family Suite located within a single-family Auxiliary dwelling units are allowed dwelling. dwelling. dwelling. on parcels exceeding 2,000 m2 : Single Family Residential (R1, R2); Residential and Auxiliary Commercial (R3, R3A, R3B, R3C). On parcels exceeding 3,500 m2 : Country Residential One (CR1) Rural Residential (RU1, RU1B, RU1D). Number of suites One suite per single-family dwelling. One suite per single-family dwelling. One suite per single-family dwelling. One auxiliary dwelling unit per lot. allowed General conditions Secondary suites permitted only on Secondary suites permitted only on Secondary suites permitted only on Maximum one family per dwelling unit. lots serviced with a community water lots serviced with a community water lots serviced with a community water system and a community sewer system. system and a community sewer system. system and a community sewer system.

Size of suite Maximum floor area of 75 m2 or less. Maximum floor area of 75 2m or less. Maximum floor area of 75 2m or less. Auxiliary dwelling unit: maximum size: (GFA = Gross Floor floor area of 55 2m (592 sq. ft.) and Area) the maximum floor area for a building containing a free-standing auxiliary dwelling unit is 55 m2. Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 19 of 25 Squamish – Lillooet Squamish – Lillooet Squamish – Lillooet Sunshine Coast Regional District Regional District Regional District Regional District – Area A Areas A and B Area C Area D (Egmont, Pender Harbour) Owner occupancy No. No. No. No. (Is the owner required to occupy the principal dwelling or the suite?) Number of One household per suite. One household per suite. One household per suite. One household per suite. occupants Parking One additional off-street parking space One additional off-street parking space One additional off-street parking space One additional parking spot is required. requirements for the suite. for the suite. for the suite. (parking for suite) Suites in new vs. No. No. No. No. existing homes (Policies that are different for new vs. existing suites) Fees Minimum plan processing fee: $75. Minimum building permit fee of $105. Minimum building permit fee of $105. Building permit fees vary on (Additional fees and construction value. charges for suites) Additional fees are charged for utilities. Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 20 of 25 Sunshine Coast Vancouver West Vancouver Whistler Regional District Areas City of District of Resort Municipality of B (Halfmoon Bay) D (Roberts Creek) E (Elphinstone) F (West Howe Sound) Bylaw Zoning Bylaw No. 310, 2018) Zoning and Development Bylaw No. Zoning Bylaw No. 4662 Zoning and Parking Bylaw No. 303, 3575. (updated as of October 2018) 2015 (consolidated November 27, 2018)

Bylaw section(s) Section 130.05 Additional Laneway House How-To-Guide Detached Secondary Suites information Information Guide Detached Secondary Suites Development Permits Contact Planning department Development and Building Services May Birmingham Jake Belobaba Centre 604-885-6804 [email protected] [email protected] 604-873-7611 604-925-7055 [email protected] 604-935-8171 Suite defined Auxiliary dwelling unit. Secondary suite. Secondary suite. Auxiliary residential dwelling unit. (terms used) Lock-off unit. Detached secondary suite (rental Laneway house. coach house). Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 21 of 25 Sunshine Coast Vancouver West Vancouver Whistler Regional District Areas City of District of Resort Municipality of B (Halfmoon Bay) D (Roberts Creek) E (Elphinstone) F (West Howe Sound) Zoning Auxiliary Dwelling Unit means an Secondary suite: a smaller dwelling Secondary suite is a dwelling unit Auxiliary residential dwelling unit: a (which zoning areas additional dwelling unit such as a unit within a larger one-family dwelling accessory to a single family or two- dwelling unit which is ancillary to the permit suites) cottage or suite having a floor area less or two-family dwelling, which must family dwelling use. principal use being made of the parcel than the primary dwelling. have separate external access and may Detached secondary suite (coach upon which the auxiliary dwelling unit have shared internal access unit. It house) means a detached dwelling unit is located. A dwelling unit is a self- must include at least one complete accessory to a single-family dwelling contained set of habitable rooms with bathroom unit and no more than one use. It cannot be used in conjunction one set of cooking facilities. kitchen. with a duplex dwelling. Lock-off unit: a smaller dwelling unit within a larger principal dwelling unit, which must have separate external access and shared internal access, and which can be locked off from the larger dwelling unit, but does not include a secondary suite. They are smaller than a secondary suite. Laneway house: a detached one-family dwelling constructed in the rear yard of a one-family dwelling. It may or may not include an attached garage. Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 22 of 25 Sunshine Coast Vancouver West Vancouver Whistler Regional District Areas City of District of Resort Municipality of B (Halfmoon Bay) D (Roberts Creek) E (Elphinstone) F (West Howe Sound) Type of suite Auxiliary Dwelling Units are allowed Secondary suites are allowed in a Secondary suites are allowed in a Auxiliary residential dwelling units on parcels exceeding 2,000 m2 : single-family dwelling and a two-family single- family dwelling or a two-family are permitted in a single detached Single Family Residential (R1, R2) family dwelling (duplex) in: dwelling (duplex) in: Single Family dwelling in a variety of zones including: Residential and Auxiliary Commercial One Family Dwellings (all RS zones); Dwelling (all RS zones); Commercial (except not in C1, CC2, (R3, R3A, R3B, R3C). Two Family Dwellings (RT zones). Duplex Dwellings (RD1, RD2). CC3); On parcels exceeding 3,500 m2 : To check other eligible zones, enter Detached secondary suites are allowed Single Family Residential One and Two Country Residential One (CR1); your address here. in conjunction with a single-family (RS1, RS2, RS5, RS6, RS9, RS11, RS12); Rural One (RU1, Rural A, B and C). Single Family Estate Zones; Lock-off units are permitted in dwelling in: Single Family Dwelling all RS zones); Two Family Residential (RT1, RT2, RT3, On parcels exceeding 4,000 hectares: conjunction with a two-family dwelling RT6 RT7). Rural Two (RU2), Rural Two A (ARU2A) in: Duplex-Dwelling (RD1, RD2). Lot size not specified: One Family Dwellings (RS) and Two- Residential/Tourist Accommodation Agriculture (AG). Family Dwellings (RT). (some zones permit them, check with bylaw for specific use); Laneway Houses are permitted in Leisure Recreation One (LR1, LR2, LR4, conjunction with a one family dwelling LR6, LR8); in: Residential Infill Zone One (RSI1) One Family Dwellings (all RS zones); permits two suites per property. Two-family Dwellings (RT-4, RT-4A, RT- 4N, RT-5, RT-5N, RT-6, RT-11/11N); Multiple Dwelling (RM-7, RM-7N, RM-7AN, RM-8, RM-8N, RM-9, RM-9A, RM-9N, RM-9AN, RM-9BN). Number of suites One auxiliary dwelling unit per lot. Both a secondary suite and a laneway Allowed to have either one secondary In most cases, one auxiliary dwelling allowed house on the same lot. suite or one detached secondary suite unit is allowed per permitted property per building lot. except in residential Infill Zone One where two suites are permitted per property. General conditions Must not be detached from the For RS1 zone: principal building. May contain up to 2 bedrooms, 2 Not permitted with lodgers, personal , 1 living and 1 kitchen. care/child care facility or a B&B. May not be used for tourist Requires separate exterior entrance. accommodation. Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 23 of 25 Sunshine Coast Vancouver West Vancouver Whistler Regional District Areas City of District of Resort Municipality of B (Halfmoon Bay) D (Roberts Creek) E (Elphinstone) F (West Howe Sound) Size of suite Auxiliary dwelling unit: maximum size: Secondary suite: minimum size: the Secondary suite: Light Industrial Zones Two and Three (GFA = Gross Floor floor area of 55 2m (592 sq. ft.) and floor area must be at least 37 m² (can Minimum size: 20 m2; Maximum size: (IL2 and IL3); Area) the maximum floor area for a building be reduced to 29.7 m²). 90 m2 (968 sq. ft.) or 40% of the total Community and Transportation containing a free-standing auxiliary Lock-off unit: minimum size: the floor floor area of the building, whichever Infrastructure One (CTI1); 2. dwelling unit is 55 m area must be at least 26 m² (can be is less. Leisure Park One (LP1). reduced to 19 m²). A detached secondary suite Auxiliary residential dwelling unit Laneway house: minimum size: 9.8 m2 (can be one or two storeys): is only allowed for a caretaker or maximum size: floor area must not watchman or other persons similarly (32 sq. ft.) (the Director of Planning 2 may allow a laneway house on a exceed a 11.5 m or 10% of lot area, employed. whichever is less. Upper storey: must narrow site that is at least 7.3 m2 (24 In other cases, both the principal not exceed 60% of main floor area. sq. ft.). dwelling and the auxiliary dwelling unit Maximum size: must not exceed the can be rented out. lesser of: (a) 0.16 multiplied by the site area; and (b) 83.6 m². A minimum site width of 9.8 m (32 ft.) is required. Owner occupancy No. No. Allowed to rent out both the Only permitted to rent out a The size of the suite varies depending (Is the owner required principal dwelling as well as the secondary suite, not a detached on which zone it is located. Check with to occupy the principal secondary suite, lock-off unit and secondary suite. the bylaw for specific size restrictions. dwelling or the suite?) laneway house. If renting out a secondary suite, it must be managed by a property manager with an address in the District of West Vancouver or the City or District of North Vancouver. Detached Secondary Suites: The owner must reside either the principal dwelling unit or the detached secondary suite. Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 24 of 25 Sunshine Coast Vancouver West Vancouver Whistler Regional District Areas City of District of Resort Municipality of B (Halfmoon Bay) D (Roberts Creek) E (Elphinstone) F (West Howe Sound) Number of One household per secondary suite Maximum one household per dwelling Maximum one household per dwelling Maximum one household per dwelling occupants unit for a secondary suite or laneway unit. unit. house except if used for a Short-Term Rental Accommodation (30 days or more), then may use it for up to two boarders or lodgers, or a maximum of five foster or eight daycare children. Parking One additional parking spot is required. One surface parking space must be One off-street parking space is One parking space is required per requirements provided for the secondary suite and required for each secondary suite and dwelling unit. (parking for suite) the laneway house. detached secondary suite. Suites in new vs. No. Yes. If the secondary suite already Existing approved secondary suites can No. existing homes exists, and was in a home built after be grandfathered in. New suites must (Policies that are January 2, 2001, no inspection is comply with the current version of the different for new vs. required. If installed before this date, BC Building Code. existing suites) an inspection is needed. Secondary Suites Bylaws and Policies page 25 of 25 Sunshine Coast Vancouver West Vancouver Whistler Regional District Areas City of District of Resort Municipality of B (Halfmoon Bay) D (Roberts Creek) E (Elphinstone) F (West Howe Sound) Fees Building permit fees vary on Secondary suites: Development/ Building Permit Fees are based on Building permit fees vary and based on (Additional fees and construction value. building permit fee: $2,250. construction value. construction costs. charges for suites) Additional fees are charged for utilities. Secondary suite inspection fee $216.30. Additional fees are charged per Conversion of a one-family dwelling to dwelling unit for utilities (sewer and a one-family dwelling with Secondary water). Suite $784. Additional address fee: $984. Business licence fee (if renting out unit): $56. (first time application fee) + $69 per year. Laneway Houses: development/ building permit fee: $1,400 (where the laneway house is one-storey and there is no relaxation of siting or maximum height required) and $2,150 (in all other cases). Business licence fee (if renting out unit): $56 (first time application fee) + $69.00 per year. For information, Zoning Bylaw, 2018, 12301.

Note: municipalities may also have a fees and charges bylaw which contains up-to-date cost information.