Strategic Priority 3
Affordability
GOAL 6
Support rental housing.
Complete Shaw Road Affordable Housing Project – Phase #1.
Construction is underway to complete phase 1 of the project. A second phase is also being planned and it includes child-care spaces a well.
In Progress
6.2 Complete Kiwanis Housing expansion project
Construction is underway. Completion expected at the end of 2024.
In Progress
6.3 Initiate three more non-profit projects this term.
Discussions with BC Housing and BC Builds are on-going.
In Progree
6.4 Support market rentals and explore incentives to create them.
Incorporation of recent provincial policies are being considered by Council.
In Progress
6.5 Encourage secondary and accessory suites.
Recent changes adopted by Council to streamline costs of utility fees. More changes coming as part of OCP / ZB update work
In Progress
6.6 Support accommodation in RVs, mobile homes, tiny homes and other accessory dwellings, including through zoning, fringe area planning and simplifying the Garden Suite program.
Can be wrapped into the OCP / ZB update work.
Planned
6.7 Regulate short-term rentals in balance with long-term rental needs.
Can be wrapped into the OCP / ZB update work.
Regulation in place to restrict short-term rentals; policy to be reviewed in 2024.
In Progress
6.8 Streamline development approvals for non-profit housing projects to “shovel-ready” eligibility for funding..
2nd DP issued for 571 Shaw Road and partnership with BC Builds.
In Progress
