On September 16, the Province approved the City’s application to extend the deadline for the Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Zoning Bylaw changes. The new deadline for Coquitlam is June 30, 2025. See our Information Bulletin for more information, and stay tuned to our Let's Talk page for further updates.
What Are the Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Changes?
The B.C. Government enacted legislation requiring the City to enable small-scale multi-unit housing. This type of housing includes a variety of options that are typically designed to fit within existing single-family and duplex neighbourhoods.
Examples include:
- Duplexes
- Triplexes
- Fourplexes
- Secondary suites
- Carriage houses or laneway homes
- Garden cottages
New Provincial Requirements
To comply with the legislation, the City must allow the following:
- Up to 3 units on lots of 280 m² (3,014 sq. ft.) in area or smaller
- Up to 4 units on lots larger than 280 m² (3,014 sq. ft.) in area but less than 4,050 m² (1 acre)
Currently, Coquitlam has no bus stops that meet the provincial criteria for frequent service. As a result, provincial requirements to allow up to 6 units on lots near frequent service bus stops does not apply at this time.
Save the Date: Provincial Housing Changes Virtual Information Session
As the City of Coquitlam moves forward with implementing provincial housing legislation, we want to make sure residents understand how these changes might affect your neighbourhood and community.
In response to feedback from the City's in-person information sessions in October, we will be hosting a virtual information session on Tuesday, December 3, from 6 - 8 p.m. that will focus on Transit-Oriented Areas, and the surrounding corridors and shoulders in Southwest Coquitlam, with a brief overview of Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing.
Following a presentation by Planning staff, there will be a Q&A period.
If you're not able to attend the session, a recording of the presentation will be made available at LetsTalkCoquitlam.ca/TransitOrientedAreas.
Registration is required. Residents can register for the session at LetsTalkCoquitlam.ca/TransitOrientedAreas or via the direct link.
Learn More
To learn how the City is addressing this legislation, including timelines, frequently asked questions and community engagement opportunities, please visit https://letstalkcoquitlam.ca/SmallScale.
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