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New Burnaby Zoning Bylaw Rewrite

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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.

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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!

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The Metro Vancouver Laneway Housing Newsroom

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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.

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The following active MLS property listings mention “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 to help you plan how to enhance the value of your existing property.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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