Volume 3 - Program & Project Ideas (PDF - 4.5 - Natural Life Network
Volume 3 - Program & Project Ideas (PDF - 4.5 - Natural Life Network
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<strong>Natural</strong> Resources Canada – Community Energy Systems<br />
L.1.6.5 Accessory suites<br />
- Case study: Quebec City, QC<br />
Quebec City rezoned single-family neighbourhoods to permit the addition of secondary<br />
suites and updated site development standards.<br />
• Urban sprawl is countered by intensifying existing development.<br />
• Existing municipal infrastructure is optimized.<br />
• Maintenance of existing housing stock is encouraged.<br />
• Seniors can stay in their houses longer.<br />
• Affordable housing is provided in safe, quiet neighbourhoods.<br />
Source: 2002. Modifying Municipal Regulations to Accommodate Two-generational Houses in<br />
Quebec City. ACT case study.<br />
- Case study: North Vancouver, BC<br />
The District of North Vancouver modified its guidelines and developed information<br />
packages regarding accessory apartments to facilitate the implementation of the District’s<br />
accessory apartment policy.<br />
• Secondary suites discourage urban sprawl.<br />
• Most plans for single-family homes submitted for municipal approvals have<br />
suites designed into them.<br />
• It has brought illegal suites out of the hiding. The new bylaw serves to protect<br />
the existing affordable housing stock. Tenants can make complaints against<br />
landlords without fear that the illegal unit will be discovered and closed down.<br />
• Landlords now have accurate information about costs and can charge<br />
accordingly; rents have gone up 1 to 2 per cent.<br />
Source: ACT. 1999. How the District of North Vancouver Built Community Acceptance for the<br />
Legalization of Secondary Suites in Single Family Neighbourhoods District of North Vancouver.<br />
Community Planning, Building, Land and Bylaw Division of the District of North Vancouver.<br />
ACT case study. http://www.actprogram.com/english/projects/pdf/pb0383.pdf<br />
For additional information, contact Mark Bostwick at the City of North Vancouver (604) 987-<br />
7131.<br />
- Case study: Surrey, BC<br />
The City of Surrey developed secondary suite policies, regulations and guidelines.<br />
• Secondary suites make efficient use of infrastructure and land while providing<br />
and affordable housing option.<br />
Source: ACT. 1997. Legalization of Secondary Suites in Surrey, B.C.: City of Surrey (PB0177-<br />
26). ACT case study. http://www.actprogram.com/english/casestudies/pdf/PB0177-26.pdf.<br />
-Additional resource<br />
CMHC http://cmhc.ca/en/imquaf/afho/afadv/pore/pesesu/sources.cfm<br />
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