Create a new zone for 40 ft. lots that restricts creation of an illegal
suite.

Workshop participants were concerned about the continued proliferation of
illegal suites in RS-2 areas. To address these concerns, another new
zone, eg. RS-5, could be created. The RS-5 zone would have the same
siting, height and lot coverage regulations as RS-2 zoning. However, it
would include restrictions that would impede the creation of an illegal
suite.

The new RS-5 zone would be used in place of RS-2 zoning in future
small-lot subdivisions and rezoning applications. Until the RS-5 zone is
in place, the restrictive covenant currently in use to restrict ‘suites"’
in new subdivisions would continue to be used.

CONCLUSION:

Workshop participants directed that Staff formulate a more detailed
proposal on an option that would allow 33 foot lots in selected areas of the
City and which would include restrictions to reduce house size and prevent the
creation of illegal suites.

Due to the significance of these changes, it was recommended that
forthcoming proposals be presented to the public as part of the Official
Community Plan Review process. This would allow for City-wide notification
and discussion of proposals.

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