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Planning for Housing 2004 cover with link to PDF version of document Secondary Suites

A 2005 Guide for Local Governments in
in British Columbia

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

Purpose and Objectives
Background
Scope

Chapter 2: Benefits and Challenges

Benefits of Secondary Suites
Issues and Challenges

Chapter 3: Elements of Secondary Suite Programs

Public consultation and community acceptance strategies
Zoning
Liability Management
Bylaw Enforcement
Health and Safety Standards in the BC Building Code
Design Guidelines
Staffing
Community Education

Chapter 4: Case Examples

City of Abbotsford
City of Coquitlam
City of Kelowna
City of Nelson
City of New Westminster
City of North Vancouver
Resort Municipality of Whistler
Village of Anmore

Chapter 5: What We Have Learned

Best Practices
Future Directions
Summary of Policy Objectives and Strategies

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

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Friday May 27, 2005

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