Pemberton 
Village of 		 Pitt Meadows 
City of 		 Port Coquitlam 
City of 		 Port Moody 
City of 
Bylaw or Policy Village of Pemberton,  Zoning Bylaw 2001,, No.  466  Land Use Bylaw,  2001, No. 1250  Zoning Bylaw, 1987, No. 2240  Secondary Suite Guide  City of Port Moody Zoning  Bylaw, 1998, No. 1890  Secondary Suite Guide 
"Suite" Defined (What term is used)  Accessory Suite In-Law Suite Secondary Suite Secondary Suite
Zoning (Which zoning areas allow suites)  Residential Zone;  Agricultural Zone  Single Family  Residential Zone  Single Family Residential  Zone (except in the  Riverwood neighborhood);  Agricultural Zone  Single Family Residential Zone; Comprehensive  Development Zone 
Type of Suite Must be located within a principal building, not within an accessory building  Suite located within a  dwelling unit in a building for single family  residential use  Suite located within a one  family residential zone  Suite must be located within  the same real estate entity as the principal residence 
Number of Suites Allowed Not more than 1  accessory suite is permitted on a parcel of  land  Only 1 in-law suite  permitted in a dwelling unit  1 suite permitted within  a building for one family  residential use containing  only 1 other dwelling  Suite shall be located within  a building of residential occupancy containing only 1  other dwelling unit 
Size of Suite Maximum floor area of  75 m2  Suite shall not occupy  more than 40% of the habitable  floor area of the dwelling unit  Maximum floor space not  exceeding 90 m2 or 40%  of the total habitable floor  space of the house  Maximum floor space not  exceeding 90 m2 or 40%  of the total habitable floor  space of the house 
Who can Occupy the Suite  (Are there restrictions on who can occupy a suite)    May be occupied by parents, grandparents, brothers or  sisters (and their spouse) of the  head of the family occupying  the dwelling unit in which the  in-law suite is located.  Physically handicapped persons  may also occupy the suite     
Owner Occupation (Is the owner required to occupy  either the principal building or the suite)    A dwelling unit in which an  in-law suite is located shall be owner occupied     
Number of Occupants Allowed (Is there a maximum set)    No more than 3 persons shall use or occupy an in-law suite     
Parking Requirements  (Additional off-street parking for the suite)  1 additional off-street  parking space per dwelling unit required  1 additional off-street parking space per dwelling unit required    1 additional off-street  parking space per dwelling  unit required 
Suites in New vs. Existing Homes  (Policies that set different  requirements for new vs. existing suites - view policies on local government websites)         
Fees (Registration, inspection, building permit and other fees for suites)  Building permit application fee charged  according to square  footage; $642.15 annual  sewer rate per suite;  $484.95 annual  water rate per suite  Building permit fee is 1%  of construction value;  $260 application fee  Building permit application  fee is based on the value  of construction; additional  garbage collection fees apply  to a home suite; $251.88  annual sewer fee; $260.98 annual water charge unless occupied by a relative of the  owner or a caregiver  A deposit fee is paid at time  of application; the permit  fee is based on calculated  construction value; a  damage bond may also be  required; $115 for business licence; $115 room rental  fee; $347 water and $333  sewer annually 
Compiled by Harriet Permut, Manager, Government Relations Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

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