Missing Middle Regulation Changes

Council has adopted the Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1324) - No. 23-099. This bylaw accomplishes changes to the Missing Middle regulations to encourage the development of missing middle housing. The revised Missing Middle regulations are now in effect. Amendments are as follows:

• No longer requiring a secondary dwelling unit
• Allowing bedrooms in a secondary dwelling unit to contribute toward the main unit’s total bedroom count
• Deferring to upcoming building code changes for adaptable dwelling unit requirements
• Increasing the maximum height of houseplexes and corner townhouses
• Establishing a minimum height relative to grade for the ceiling of the lowest level
• Removing all bonus density requirements other than dedication of right-of-way Amending setback and site coverage regulations
• Eliminating overlap of other use regulations with heritage conserving infill use regulations
• Delegated authority to staff to approve parking variances