There are three zoning bylaws in Electoral Area C that will be impacted by the new Provincial requirements under Bill 44.

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  • Amendments to the definitions of secondary suite and single family dwelling to reflect the changes.
  • Increase in permitted size of the secondary suite from 40% to 49% of the principal dwelling unit
  • Secondary suite added as permitted accessory use in the principal dwelling unit only in the following zones:
    • Residential (Semi-Rural Single Family): RS-1(A) Zone
    • Single Family Residential (Small Lot): RR-1(A) Zone
  • Decrease in the required side yard setback when adjacent to another parcel that is not a road (interior side yard) from 1.5 m to 1.2 m for the following zones:
    • Residential (Semi-Rural): RS-1 Zone
    • Residential (Semi-Rural Single Family): RS-1(A) Zone
    • Single Family Residential (Small Lot): RR-1(A) Zone

Requirements under the BC Building Code will still apply to ensure that adequate separations or building material considerations are in place. For information, please contact an RDEK Building Inspector.

To see the full draft bylaw please click here: Bylaw 3309

  • Amendments to the definitions of secondary suite and single family dwelling to reflect the changes.
  • Increase in permitted size of the secondary suite from 40% to 49% of the principal dwelling unit
  • Secondary suite added as permitted accessory use in the principal dwelling unit only in the following zones:
    • Residential (Semi-Rural Single Family): RS-1(A) Zone
    • Recreation Residential: RES-1(A) Zone
  • Decrease in the required side yard setback when adjacent to another parcel that is not a road (interior side yard) from 1.5 m to 1.2 m for the following zones:
    • Residential (Semi-Rural): RS-1 Zone
    • Residential (Semi-Rural Single Family): RS-1(A) Zone

Requirements under the BC Building Code will still apply to ensure that adequate separations or building material considerations are in place. For information, please contact an RDEK Building Inspector.

To see the full draft bylaw please click here: Bylaw 3310

All residential zones in the zoning bylaw currently permit secondary suites, amendments to the associated regulations are:

  • Amendments to the definitions of secondary suite and single family dwelling to reflect the changes.
  • Clarification on the maximum number of principal dwelling units permitted by the Bylaw.
  • Increase in permitted size of the secondary suite from 40% to 49% of the principal dwelling unit.

To see the full draft bylaw please click here: Bylaw 3311

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