Secondary Suites in Semi-detached and Duplex Housing
At the June 21, 2016, Executive Committee meeting, City staff presented an information report about Secondary Suites in Semi-Detached and Duplex housing. Council directed City staff to prepare amendments to the Zoning Bylaw to allow Secondary Suites in Semi-detached and Duplex Housing. Council also directed City staff to provide information on the minimum Site Area requirements for all types of Suites and on the possible implications of allowing Secondary Suites in Row Housing.
Project Stage
This project is currently at the information gathering stage.
This will include technical reviews of existing regulations and implications to any changes, as well as public consultation (see below for further information).
Following the information stage, draft amendments to allow suites in Semi-detached and Duplex housing and information on Site Area requirements will be developed for City Council’s consideration. It is anticipated these changes will be presented to Urban Planning Committee in late 2017.
Public Consultation
Public Consultation will take place in early to mid-2017. City staff will be looking to get your input on a variety of options for suites in Semi-detached and Duplex housing such as whether these should be allowed city-wide, only in certain zones, or only in certain locations.
City staff will also be looking for your input on Site Area requirements, which relates to allowing secondary suites in narrow lot (or skinny) houses, and your perspectives on suites in Row Housing. Please be sure to get in touch if you would be interested in taking part in these conversations.
For More Information
Jeff Booth
| Title | Planner, Zoning Bylaw Implementation |
|---|---|
| Telephone | 780-496-1592 |
| Fax | 780-496-6054 |
| jeff.booth@edmonton.ca |
