Detached Secondary Suites - Bowen Island Municipality

Notice of Public Hearing

4:00 pm on Monday, July 18, 2022
In Council Chambers
Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island

Or Online via Zoom

Bylaw Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw for Detached Secondary Suite Regulations
Amendment Bylaw No. 581, 2022

What is this amendment about?

Proposed Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 581, 2022 would make a series of changes to the regulations for detached secondary suites on Bowen Island. The proposed bylaw would:

Increase the maximum floor area for a detached secondary suite, from the current maximum of 115 sq. m. (approximately 1,237 sq. ft.) to a maximum of 140 sq. m. (approximately 1,500 sq. ft.). The allowable maximum size would continue to be based on a percentage of lot size, so only larger properties would see an increase in allowable floor area as a result of this change.

Remove the minimum lot size for detached secondary suites. Previously, properties zone for detached secondary suites needed to be 0.36 hectares (approximately 0.9 acres) in area to be able to build a detached secondary suite. The proposed change would mean that any property zoned for a detached secondary suite would be eligible. Other regulations, including overall number of buildings, maximum lot coverage, and required setbacks, would be unchanged by this bylaw.
Amend the Development Permit guidelines for detached secondary suites, to include a provision to consider the siting of the detached secondary suite, as it relates to any potential impact on neighbouring properties.

How do I learn more?

Inquiries regarding the proposed bylaw may be directed to Daniel Martin at 604-947-4255 ext 230 or by email to dmartin@bimbc.ca

Ways you can have your say:

Speak at the Public Hearing: July 18, 2022 at 4:00 pm:

1. E-mail the Corporate Officer (hdallas@bimbc.ca) up to 4:00 PM to pre-register for the speakers list.

Subject line: “Public Hearing – Verbal Submission”
Your full name, address and phone number

2. Attend in person or join via Zoom and wait for your name to be called out.

Write to the attention of Mayor and Council:

E-mail: mayorandcouncil@bimbc.ca
Mail: 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G2

To ensure a fair process, written submissions are accepted up until the end of the public hearing. Council cannot consider any submissions received after the Public Hearing has ended. If your written submission is received after the public hearing has ended your submission will be circulated to staff for information.