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Four Units, Four Storeys Zoning Bylaw Amendment

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Zoning amendments to allow for up to four dwelling units per property (Z-24-05)

We are exploring changes to the Zoning Bylaw that would allow up to four dwelling units on residential properties (properties zoned for low density residential development). Visit this project page to provide input, ask a question, check public meeting dates, learn more about the types of additional residential units you might see in your neighbourhood.

The proposed changes build on previous amendments to the Zoning Bylaw that permitted three residential units per property in alignment with the Province’s “Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022”.

The proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw include:

  • allowing up to four dwelling units on residential lots;
  • increasing the maximum permitted building height from 10 metres to 12 metres on lots zoned for low-rise residential uses;
  • reducing vehicular parking requirements for lots with three and four dwelling units;
  • amending regulations for Coach Houses to facilitate more housing; and
  • consolidating and amending definitions of residential uses to simplify the Zoning Bylaw.

You can provide feedback to the planning department, and it will be shared with the council, or ask a question to learn more about this application.

Zoning amendments to allow for up to four dwelling units per property (Z-24-05)

We are exploring changes to the Zoning Bylaw that would allow up to four dwelling units on residential properties (properties zoned for low density residential development). Visit this project page to provide input, ask a question, check public meeting dates, learn more about the types of additional residential units you might see in your neighbourhood.

The proposed changes build on previous amendments to the Zoning Bylaw that permitted three residential units per property in alignment with the Province’s “Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022”.

The proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw include:

  • allowing up to four dwelling units on residential lots;
  • increasing the maximum permitted building height from 10 metres to 12 metres on lots zoned for low-rise residential uses;
  • reducing vehicular parking requirements for lots with three and four dwelling units;
  • amending regulations for Coach Houses to facilitate more housing; and
  • consolidating and amending definitions of residential uses to simplify the Zoning Bylaw.

You can provide feedback to the planning department, and it will be shared with the council, or ask a question to learn more about this application.

  • Join us for a Virtual Public Meeting on October 30th!

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    We are hosting a Virtual Public Meeting this Wednesday, October 30th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.

    You can join the Zoom meeting from your phone or computer using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81451923301?pwd=KKhJKOxPBYWOyzpDSvQ0TPa32VtqOt.1

    We hope to see you there!

    Sincerely,
    The Four Units, Four Storeys Planning Team

  • What kind of additions can I make to my home?

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    Additional residential units can be added to your property in a variety of ways. You can add to a single detached house, a semi-detached house our a street front townhouse. It can be an addition to your existing house, or a separate building (Coach House). Depending on the size of your lot and your house, some types of additional residential units might work better than others. See your options below. Not looking to add-on just yet? Review the types of additions below to see what might be possible on your property.

    Duplex: Basement conversion or rear/side yard addition

    Coach House: New detached dwelling on a property

    Triplex: Two additional residential units attached to the main building or within a coach house



    Fourplexes: Three additional residential units attached to the main building or within a coach house


    *Materials originally prepared by the City of Kitchener.

  • Come visit us in Waterloo Public Square!

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    The Four Units, Four Storeys Planning team will be conducting several public engagements during the month of October.

    Come visit us in Waterloo Public Square on Saturday, October 19th from 12:00pm - 4:00pm.

    Have your voice heard at a Virtual Public Meeting on Wednesday, October 30th from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. [Link to follow]

    If you are unable to attend either event, please send your feedback to the Planning team at either Tristin.Deveau@Waterloo.ca or Adam.Zufferli@Waterloo.ca.

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