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Laneway homes coming to Burnaby

Tessa Vikander · CBC News · Posted: Sep 19, 2023

Zoning change is part of a trend to allow more homes on city lots to increase supply

The backyard of Aunt Leah’s place, will be the future site of a laneway house in Burnaby, B.C., following changes to the city’s zoning bylaws. (Ben Nelms/CBC)

Laneway homes will soon be popping up across Burnaby, B.C., thanks to a change in the city’s zoning bylaws.

For Jacqueline Dupuis, executive director of Aunt Leah’s Foundation, news of city council’s decision and the opening of permit applications on Monday, is a welcome relief. 

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