The Sidney Community Association & Radio Sidney hosted a panel discussion regarding the recent Provincial housing legislation. The objective of the legislation is to reduce process delays in order to assist communities in meeting their housing needs. However, it raises questions about how the legislation will impact Sidney neighbourhoods.
Most significant for Sidney, is Bill 44 which will require that as of June 30, 2024, the Land Use Bylaw be amended in single family zones to:
• Permit secondary suites or accessory dwelling units (Note: These are currently permitted in some single family zones)
• Three dwelling units on lots with an area of less than 280 m2
• Four dwelling units on lots with an area of more than 280 m2
Legislation is already in place that no longer allows a public hearing for a residential development that is consistent with the Official Community Plan.
If you are interested in listening to the entire panel discussion it is available on Radio Sidney – Peninsula Affairs.