Greenwood is one of 21 local governments to be granted more time for final amendments to their zoning bylaws to comply with the new provincial small-scale, multi-unit housing (SSMUH) legislation.
This will give Greenwood more time to comply with the new actions to allow for more row homes, triplexes and townhomes.
The Province set new requirements for local governments to fix outdated zoning rules and create capacity for more row homes, triplexes and townhouses, paving the way for more housing options for people and families with middle incomes. Local governments were required to make changes to zoning bylaws by June 30, 2024, to allow either a minimum of one secondary suite or detached accessory dwelling unit; a minimum of three to four dwelling units; or a minimum of six dwelling units near bus stops with frequent transit service, depending on location and population.
Some local governments have already amended their bylaws for most areas of their community but were granted an extension for certain areas or neighbourhoods where infrastructure upgrades are needed or underway.
As of Sept. 16, 2024, 172 of 188, or more than 91% of local governments in B.C., have now adopted the small-scale, multi-unit housing (SSMUH) legislation by passing local bylaws for all areas where an extension was not requested.
The Province will continue to evaluate the implementation of the legislation by local governments to ensure its success in helping to deliver more row homes, triplexes and townhouses in communities throughout B.C.
These changes create more options for the kinds of housing people are looking for, whether seniors looking to downsize while staying in their neighbourhoods, or young families searching for more attainable homes with outdoor spaces for pets, children and gardens.
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