Delta 
Municipality of 		 Lions Bay 
Village of 
Bylaw or Policy Delta Zoning Bylaw, No 2750 Secondary Suites Guide  Seconday Suite Program Information  Village of Lions Bay Zoning Bylaw, 2004, No. 362  Amendment Bylaw No.423, 2010  Secondary Suites Guide 
"Suite" Defined (What term is used)  Secondary Suite Secondary Suite
Zoning (Which zoning areas allow suites)  Single Family Residential Zone Single Family Residential Zone
Type of Suite Zoning allows for a suite to be contained within the  principal building with the exception of the RS9 zone  which allows a detached secondary suite,  known as a coach house  Dwelling unit accessory to a single family dwelling  use.  Must not be detached from  the principal building 
Number of Suites Allowed Maximum of one suite to lot Only one suite per single family dwelling 
Size of Suite Minimum of 355 ft2 Maximum floor area of 90 m2, not to exceed 40% of  the total floor area of the building 
Who can Occupy the Suite (Are there restrictions on who can occupy a suite)  Boarders and lodgers are not permitted  in a single family house that contains a secondary suite  A registered owner must  occupy the principal residence or the secondary suite 
Owner Occupation (Is the owner required to occupy either the principal building  or the suite)    A registered owner must occupy the principal residence or the secondary suite 
Number of Occupants Allowed (Is there a maximum set)     
Parking Requirements (Additional off-street parking for the suite)  1 additional parking space is required 1 additional off-street parking space per swelling unit
Suites in New vs Existing Homes (Policies that set different requirements for new vs.  existing suites - view policies on local government web sites)     
Fees (Registration, inspection, building permit and other fees for suites)  Delta Council has waived fees to provide the first inspection of an existing secondary suite (which would  determine the necessary building upgrades) and  for one re-inspection until January 31, 2012. This =  $250.00 annual savings. A $300 utility fee reduction has been approved for secondary suites that have a Final Occupancy Permit. It will be prorated from the date the permit is issued. $500
Notes The secondary suite bylaws were adopted July 26, 2010.  After December 31, 2010 a $200 daily fine will come into effect for property owners who have more that  one secondary suite in a single family dwelling; have  a secondary suite that does not comply with the BC Building Code; or have insufficient off-street parking. July 19, 2010 Council adopted a new Zoning bylaw  amendment legalizing the construction of new  secondary suites after Sept. 7, 2010 and a policy  regarding how new regulations will apply to suites built before Sept. 7, 2010 
Fees (Registration, inspection, building  permit and other fees for suites)     
Notes   Secondary suite bylaw drafted - 2nd reading May 17,  2010 
Compiled by Harriet Permut, Manager, Government Relations Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

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