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New Burnaby Zoning Bylaw Rewrite
What’s happening now
The work for our Zoning Bylaw Rewrite will be coordinated with several key City projects and provincial initiatives, including the Burnaby 2050 Official Community Plan (OCP) update and new provincial housing legislation. As a result, the phases of the Zoning Bylaw Rewrite project have been developed to advance alongside key milestones of these initiatives.
The Zoning Bylaw Rewrite project is being implemented in 4 phases, leading to the development of a new bylaw document to be presented to Council by the end of 2025. Throughout the process we’ll be consulting with subject matter experts and Burnaby residents, some of which will be completed in coordination with the OCP planning process.
Phase 1
A key component of Phase 1 is the preparation of 2 major amendments to the existing Zoning Bylaw. The first amendment—adopted by Council on June 10, 2024—introduced new housing types and created a single new zoning district for all single- and two-family areas of Burnaby, in alignment with new provincial legislation on small-scale multi-unit housing. The second amendment—expected to be introduced to Council this summer—will update existing multi-family residential districts (RM Districts) to create a more transparent, user-friendly development framework that provides clarity on building height and form.
Featured Burnaby Laneway House Opportunities
BurnabyLanewayHouse.com specializes in finding you property listings featuring homes which have existing laneway houses and coach houses, or offer the zoning opportunity for carriage house construction.
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5244 MARINE Drive, Burnaby
Excellent 3-lot subdivision building opportunity at 5244 MARINE Drive, Burnaby, with laneway home potential!...
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9977 SULLIVAN Street, Burnaby
Stunning Euro-style new house by CitiDesign at 9977 SULLIVAN Street in desirable Sullivan Heights...
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2193 DUTHIE Avenue Burnaby
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Burnaby Laneway Living 10-step guide
Burnaby neighbourhoods are growing as new Burnaby laneway houses, coach houses and semi-detached suites are set to emerge courtesy of Burnaby’s innovative Housing Choices program.
Laneway homes, also known as carriage homes, are compact dwellings constructed in the rear area of a primary residence, positioned alongside the lane. They can generate rental income for homeowners or serve as additional living spaces for extended families. Find out how a laneway house can benefit you!
The Metro Vancouver Laneway Housing Newsroom
We bring you the latest news about BC Laneway Homes in Vancouver, Burnaby, the BC Lower Mainland and beyond! Catch up on the latest news here.
More Metro Vancouver Laneway House Examples
The following active MLS property listings mention the terms “Laneway House” or “Laneway Home”. That means they may have existing laneway homes or offer opportunities for coach house construction. Browse for properties that might generate rental income, or just to help you plan how to enhance the value of your existing property.
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7571 1ST Street in Burnaby: East Burnaby House for sale (Burnaby East) : MLS®# R2927934
7571 1ST Street Burnaby V3N 3T3 
$2,490,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2927934
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,600 sq. ft.
Welcome to this stunning fully renovated home on a spacious 6400+ sq ft lot! With over 3600 sq ft, this home features 7 bedrooms and 4 & a half bathrooms. Enjoy an open layout with post and beam construction, highlighted by a step-down living room with vaulted ceilings and an elegant stone fireplace. Laminate, tile & designer paint throughout. Upper level offers 3 bedrooms and 2 & a half bathrooms, along with a large family room opening up to an oversized deck. Lower level includes 4 bedrooms, a potential 3-bed and 2 bath suite with a large primary bedroom with a jacuzzi, separate entry and a covered patio. Roof is only 1 year old! Laneway access with gated 6 car parking & plenty of storage space! Steps to public transit and to Second St. Elementary. Shopping and recreation nearby. More detailsListed by Interlink Realty
- JENNY WUN
- OAKWYN REALTY NORTHWEST (4481 HASTINGS ST)
- 1 (604) 9613559
- Contact by Email
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2984 W 31ST Avenue in Vancouver: MacKenzie Heights House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2928000
2984 W 31ST Avenue Vancouver V6L 2A4 OPEN HOUSE: Sep 22, 202402:00 PM - 04:00 PM PDTOpen House on Sunday, September 22, 2024 2:00PM - 4:00PM
$4,399,800Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2928000
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 3,025 sq. ft.
Discover this stunning air conditioned Mackenzie Heights home, complete with legal 3 bed laneway and 2 bed basmt suite, just steps from the expansive greenspace of Balaclava Park. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms, three with ensuite bathrooms, all overlooking a peaceful, tree-lined street. The main level boasts an open floor plan with 10-foot ceilings, a cozy gas fireplace, and a luxurious kitchen. The lower level features a spacious recreation room, a separate media room, and a legal two-bedroom basement suite. Outside, enjoy the sunny south-facing backyard with a charming three-bedroom, two-bathroom laneway house. Located within the Kitchener Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary school catchments, and close to top private schools and UBC. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, September 22nd, 2-4PM! More detailsListed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver - JENNY WUN
- OAKWYN REALTY NORTHWEST (4481 HASTINGS ST)
- 1 (604) 9613559
- Contact by Email
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6807 STANLEY Street in Burnaby: Upper Deer Lake House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2928001
6807 STANLEY Street Burnaby V5E 1V2 OPEN HOUSE: Sep 21, 202402:00 PM - 04:00 PM PDTOpen House on Saturday, September 21, 2024 2:00PM - 4:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Sep 22, 202402:00 PM - 04:00 PM PDTOpen House on Sunday, September 22, 2024 2:00PM - 4:00PM
$4,388,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2928001
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 9
- Floor Area:
- 5,162 sq. ft.
Luxury brand new custom-Built home located in prime upper Deer Lake neighbourhood, an open concept with a modern and functional layout of 4 bdrs upstairs, 1 bedroom and full bath at main floor. Basement features a rec room and a 2 bed legal suite with separate entrance. A legal 2bedroom laneway house which can be rented out for extra income. Quality craftsmanship, luxurious materials & impressive details of finishing. Grand foyer with high ceiling open on to the entertaining size living & dining, beautiful used hardwood flr thru-out, spacious sized gourmet kitchen with high- end kitchen appliance. The main house is equipped radiant heat, HRV, Security System. Super central location which is near to shopping center and skytrain, and entertainment. first open house Sat/Sun(Sept 21/22) 2-4pm More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - JENNY WUN
- OAKWYN REALTY NORTHWEST (4481 HASTINGS ST)
- 1 (604) 9613559
- Contact by Email
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4605 FRASER Street in Vancouver: Fraser VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2927067
4605 FRASER Street Vancouver V5V 4H1
$1,638,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2927067
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,362 sq. ft.
FANTASTIC LOCATION!! Duplex zoned lot with lovingly maintained two level character home. Includes 2 bdrm self-contained in-law suite, with private entrance. Very desirable family neighborhood, across the street from Shoppers Drugs, Starbucks & No Frills, with transit at your door. BONUS, large detached heated garage/workshop with own sub-panel. POTENTIAL FOR LANEWAY HOUSE (pls verify with City). Excellent revenue potential, PLUS possibility of future land assembly with adjoining lots, makes this a great holding property! Showings by appointment. More detailsListed by Renanza Realty Inc. - JENNY WUN
- OAKWYN REALTY NORTHWEST (4481 HASTINGS ST)
- 1 (604) 9613559
- Contact by Email
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3486 W 16TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2927407
3486 W 16TH Avenue Vancouver V6R 3B8
$2,598,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2927407
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,120 sq. ft.
This charming 1969 Vancouver Special offers stunning views from every level. With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a partly finished ground floor, and an attached 2-car garage beneath a sunny south-facing back deck, this home has endless potential. Situated on a 3,840 sq. ft. lot, there's room for renovation, expansion, or new construction. Zoned R1-1, the property allows for single-family, duplex, or laneway development (pending city approval). Ideally located near restaurants, shops, schools, recreation, and easy transit access to UBC, Downtown, and YVR, it's a prime opportunity for your vision. Showings by appt. only w/ Buyer's agent present. More detailsListed by RE/MAX - Stuart Bonner - JENNY WUN
- OAKWYN REALTY NORTHWEST (4481 HASTINGS ST)
- 1 (604) 9613559
- Contact by Email
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8323 12TH Avenue in Burnaby: East Burnaby House for sale (Burnaby East) : MLS®# R2927413
8323 12TH Avenue Burnaby V3N 2L7 OPEN HOUSE: Sep 21, 202402:00 PM - 04:00 PM PDTOpen House on Saturday, September 21, 2024 2:00PM - 4:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Sep 22, 202402:00 PM - 04:00 PM PDTOpen House on Sunday, September 22, 2024 2:00PM - 4:00PM
$2,488,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2927413
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,493 sq. ft.
This stunning 7-bed, 6-bath home sits on a large 8,652 sq ft lot in a family-friendly neighbourhood. Featuring two income-generating suites (2-bed + 1-bed) with separate entrances, it’s perfect for extended family or rental income. This home has just undergone major upgrades including a new roof, modern kitchens, updated flooring, fresh paint, garage doors, and expansive decks with awnings. The fenced yards, complete with plum and fig trees, are ideal for kids, pets, or gardening. Located near John Knox Elementary and just a short drive to Metrotown, Surrey, Coquitlam, and the skytrain. Potential to expand with a laneway house - see the neighbours! Open House: Sat & Sun 2-4 PM. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. and RE/MAX Crest Realty - JENNY WUN
- OAKWYN REALTY NORTHWEST (4481 HASTINGS ST)
- 1 (604) 9613559
- Contact by Email
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170 W 40TH Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale in "CAMBIE WEST" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2927437
170 W 40TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2R2
$3,400,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2927437
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,730 sq. ft.
Rare 6,039 square foot lot in prime area near Vancouver city central! RS-1 zoning, bring your project ideas to life with the existing 2,730 square foot home, or build your brand new home. Laneway access with detached carport and possible laneway house development. Steps away from rapid transit, Queen Elizabeth Park and more! With many shopping, dining and entertainment coming soon! Come check out your next home project here! More detailsListed by Sutton Group Seafair Realty - JENNY WUN
- OAKWYN REALTY NORTHWEST (4481 HASTINGS ST)
- 1 (604) 9613559
- Contact by Email
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975 W 23RD Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2927486
975 W 23RD Avenue Vancouver V5Z 2B2
$3,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2927486
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 2,812 sq. ft.
Present to you is this house located at a convenient location close to the King Edward mall and Cambie Corridor. Walking distance to everything - shopping, parks, recreation, schools and public transit. This unique 3 level home offers a huge rooftop deck with panoramic views, perfect for entertaining guests and outdoor living. There are large windows and plenty of natural light throughout this beautiful house. It also boasts a gourmet kitchen with quartz countertop, high-end appliances, A/C, large rec room, 9-ft ceiling. 3 bedrooms ensuite on upper floor, a 2-bedroom legal suite in basement with separate entrance. Laneway house for your in-laws or mortgage helper and much more! Excellent school catchment - Emily Carr Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. More detailsListed by 1NE Collective Realty Inc. - JENNY WUN
- OAKWYN REALTY NORTHWEST (4481 HASTINGS ST)
- 1 (604) 9613559
- Contact by Email
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738 W 54TH Avenue in Vancouver: South Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2927569
738 W 54TH Avenue Vancouver V6P 1M4
$5,588,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2927569
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 5,911 sq. ft.
Situated in the corner lot of 8162 square feet with south facing backyard of one of Vancouver west's most prestigious South Cambie neighborhoods, this main house above 4 BEDROOM, bonus of two bedroom legal suite separated below, and a two bedroom laneway house (800 sq fts) This luxury and elegant home seamlessly blends timeless finishing & moderdesires. Full of details and appliances and much more. Close to Canada Line (Langara / W49 station & future W 57 station), Oakridge Center, Langara College and steps to Churchill Secondary (IB Programs). More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - JENNY WUN
- OAKWYN REALTY NORTHWEST (4481 HASTINGS ST)
- 1 (604) 9613559
- Contact by Email
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1391 E 35TH AVENUE Avenue in Vancouver: Knight House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2927998
1391 E 35TH AVENUE Avenue Vancouver V5W 1C2
$1,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2927998
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,420 sq. ft.
Welcome to the Kensington Community - This versatile property generates $86k in income per year & offers 2 exceptional homes on a single lot, perfect for multi-generational living, investment, or redevelopment. The primary residence includes 2 renovated legal rental suites each with:2 bed/1 bath, boasting modernized kitchens, bathrooms, and a newer hot water tank. Laneway Home (built in 2020), is being operated as a successful 30+ day Airbnb. Take over the thriving Airbnb business, move in, or rent long-term while you rebuild the main house. Additional features include in-floor heating, hot water on demand, & includes a 4-foot heated crawl space under the laneway for ample storage. This is a rare for-sale-by-owner opportunity to secure a property at a fair price. OPEN: Sep 28/29 2-4pm. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - JENNY WUN
- OAKWYN REALTY NORTHWEST (4481 HASTINGS ST)
- 1 (604) 9613559
- Contact by Email
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10024 SEMIAHMOO Road in Surrey: Cedar Hills House for sale (North Surrey) : MLS®# R2925192
10024 SEMIAHMOO Road Surrey V3T 3M8 OPEN HOUSE: Sep 21, 202402:00 PM - 04:00 PM PDTOpen House on Saturday, September 21, 2024 2:00PM - 4:00PM
$1,675,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2925192
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,318 sq. ft.
OPEN HOUSE SAT SEPT 2PM- 4PM This 10,070 sq ft lot in Cedar Hills, North Surrey, features a classic 1961 home and offers exceptional potential for investors or those planning to build a new residence. With a generous 75 feet of frontage and rear laneway access, the property provides ample opportunity for development. The existing home is perfect for rental income while you plan your future project. Priced competitively, this lot is an attractive option for those seeking a solid investment or a new construction site in a desirable area. Don’t miss this opportunity to make the most of a prime location! More detailsListed by eXp Realty of Canada, Inc. - JENNY WUN
- OAKWYN REALTY NORTHWEST (4481 HASTINGS ST)
- 1 (604) 9613559
- Contact by Email
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6533 WALKER Avenue in Burnaby: Upper Deer Lake House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2926507
6533 WALKER Avenue Burnaby V5E 3B7
$1,889,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2926507
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,987 sq. ft.
Prime development or live in and hold - R1 Zoning - Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing District. This exceptional home offers comfort, income potential, and future investment on a large 55' x 141' lot in the sought-after Upper Deer Lake area. Features include a detached shop that can easily convert back to double garage or possible laneway home, gated RV parking. BONUS summer kitchen easily converted to a suite. Massive 12’x20’ deck looks over your beautiful yard with vegetable garden, incredible landscaping, hot tub, patio seating area. Inside boasts newer appliances, cherrywood cabinets and granite countertops. 1 minute walk from Morley Elementary School and 20 min walk to Edmonds Station. Don’t miss out! More detailsListed by Royal LePage Elite West - JENNY WUN
- OAKWYN REALTY NORTHWEST (4481 HASTINGS ST)
- 1 (604) 9613559
- Contact by Email
Data was last updated September 20, 2024 at 11:10 AM (UTC)
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Laneway Houses in Burnaby: Knowledge & Resources
Laneway Houses, Now Legalized In Burnaby, BC.
Great news! Burnaby has begun working on introducing laneway homes as part of a new Housing Choices program. Starting in September 2023, the first phase of this program will focus on introducing laneway homes along with Coach House and secondary suites in semi-detached homes to Burnaby’s single and two-family neighbourhoods.
Buying A Home With A Laneway House or Building
Laneway homes in Burnaby, BC will offer an innovative housing solution. Laneway homes contribute to optimizing land use within the city…
Renting Out a Laneway House, and Increasing Your Home Value
Laneway houses help homeowners in two ways! They can serve as additional living spaces for extended families, or generate rental income. Also, properties featuring laneway houses typically command a higher resale value and experience an elevation in overall property worth and return on investment for your primary residence.
