At their meeting on July 21st, Council directed staff to bring to Council in order to consider fist, second and third reading of the proposed amendments to the White Rock Zoning Bylaw in order to reduce the required parking space for semi-detached residential building, and rowhouse residential buildings. The proposed amendments to the off-street parking requirements of the Zoning Bylaw further support SSMUH legislation to aid in the formation of housing. 

The below table highlights the proposed changes: 

Additional information can be found in the  full report by City staff. 

July 4, 2024

At their meeting on June 27th, Council adopted the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments to align with Bill 44, Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH), Provincial mandates. Mayor Knight called for a re-vote on June 27th after the Zoning Bylaw amendments, initially brought to the Council on June 24th for third reading and final adoption, were defeated in a split vote.  

The Zoning Bylaw amendments allow for SSMUH on lots previously designated for single-family and duplex homes. Depending on lot size and proximity to bus stops, configurations can include: 

• At least three units on lots up to 280m² (3,014 ft²)
• At least four units on lots over 280m²
• At least six units on lots over 281m² within 400m of a bus stop   

The legislation also prohibits the City from requiring off-street parking for these lots, except for accessible parking spaces.    

Additional information can be found in the  full report by City staff.