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MattersHousingBYLAW 1803; BYLAW 1696First seen Jun 17, 2019Last discussed Oct 7, 2019

Garden and carriage suite rules

The zoning changes allow garden suites on residential lots larger than 550 square metres and carriage suites on lots larger than 1,000 square metres, with limits on size and one suite per lot. Related community-plan changes make properties with these suites subject to form-and-character review.

Where it stands: Bylaws listed for adoption Oct 7, 2019; adoption is not recorded in the provided history.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. October 7, 2019· Council

    Both bylaws listed for adoption

    Final approval. The bylaw is now in force.

  2. September 16, 2019· Council

    Public hearing held on garden and carriage suite rules

    Residents could speak or write to council about the proposal.

  3. September 16, 2019· Council

    Community-plan bylaw listed for second and third readings

    Council approved the content and final wording. Adoption is the last step.

  4. September 16, 2019· Council

    Zoning bylaw listed for second and third readings

    Council approved the content and final wording. Adoption is the last step.

  5. June 17, 2019· Council

    First reading given to community-plan text amendments

    Passed

    Introduced to council. A bylaw needs several readings before it becomes law.

  6. June 17, 2019· Council

    First reading given to garden and carriage suite zoning changes

    Passed

    Introduced to council. A bylaw needs several readings before it becomes law.

  7. June 17, 2019· Council

    Bylaws advanced and referred for consultation and public hearing

    Passed

    Residents could speak or write to council about the proposal.