As mentioned in previous updates, at their April 28 meeting, Council granted final reading to the Official Community Plan amendment establishing the SSMUH Development Permit Area. The Bylaw also amends the Brookswood-Fernridge Community Plan, Murrayville Community Plan and Fort Langley Community Plan to distinguish the forms of development that are subject to the Form and Character Guidelines for SSMUH. 

For additional information, please see the full staff report. 

April 13, 2026

As mentioned in previous updates, on April 13th Council gave third reading to the proposed amendments to the City’s Official Community Plan to establish a new Development Permit Area (DPA) designation and provide guidelines for the form and character of intensive residential development on lands where small-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH) is a permitted use. The Bylaw also amends the Brookswood-Fernridge Community Plan, Murrayville Community Plan and Fort Langley Community Plan to distinguish the forms of development that are subject to the Form and Character Guidelines for SSMUH. Should Council adopt the proposed Bylaws, the DPA would be applicable to any current instream projects. 

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