Advocacy Updates Blog
Published Mar 26, 2026
District of Squamish - Co-living Units
On March 24, Council directed staff to incorporate feedback on the draft Co-living Regulatory Framework and prepare Bylaws for a future Council meeting. The proposed conditions of use are as follows:
- Staff propose that a shared internal common amenity space shall be provided at a minimum rate of 5.0 mΒ² per private sleeping unit;
- A minimum of 1 off-street parking space per two private sleeping units. o A maximum of 1 off-street parking space per private sleeping unit. Staff propose that a βClass Aβ bicycle parking shall be provided at a minimum rate of 1 space per private sleeping unit; and
- Staff propose that, within the R-1, R-4, and R-5 Zones, multiple dwelling residential is permitted with up to four dwelling units per lot, with the potential for an accessory dwelling unit or secondary suite, subject to conditions. There is no proposal to establish a specific cap on the number of co-living units per lot beyond what is otherwise permitted under the relevant zone.
More information can be found in the full report by District staff.