How Will Provincial Housing Changes Affect Coquitlam?
Official title: Provincial Housing Changes
BC's new housing rules are forcing Coquitlam to allow more density. Most single-family lots can now have up to four units. Areas near SkyTrain stations must allow buildings up to 20 storeys. The city is updating its zoning and figuring out how to pay for parks and community centres under the new rules.
Why This Matters
Own a single-family home in Coquitlam? Your neighbour could soon build a fourplex next door. Live near a SkyTrain station? Expect taller buildings. The city warns property taxes might go up to pay for parks and rec centres that developers used to fund.
What Could Change
Zoning will change to allow duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes on most single-family lots. Near SkyTrain stations, buildings of 8 to 20 storeys will be permitted. Parking minimums near transit disappear. Public hearings for projects matching the community plan will no longer be required. A new amenity cost charge will replace the current density bonus program.
Key Issues
- How should Coquitlam update zoning for small-scale multi-unit housing?
- What density and building heights should be allowed near SkyTrain stations?
- How should the city fund parks and community amenities under the new rules?
How to Participate
- Review the Information Session Display Boards to understand the proposed changes.
- Learn about specific topics: Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing, Transit-Oriented Areas, and Amenity Cost Charges.
- Follow this consultation page and sign up for the Coquitlam Current e-newsletter for updates on input opportunities.