Secondary Suites

An owner of property where a dwelling unit contains a lawful non-conforming use consisting of a secondary suite (dwelling unit) shall be billed for utilities based on two dwelling units Application for Exemption.

Where a dwelling unit that is for sale or rent is being advertised that it contains a secondary suite, whether the use is lawful or not, and it is not currently being billed in accordance to the provisions contained in Policy LAN.15, a notice will be given to the Finance Department to bill for additional utilities, with a disclaimer.  The Bylaw Enforcement Officer will advise the owner accordingly.

The disclaimer shall read “This billing reflects the use of these lands from a utility consumption standpoint only.  It may be that the use of the land breaches other bylaws of the District of Mission (e.g. Building Bylaw or Zoning Bylaw).  The District reserves the right to enforce those bylaws.”

Enforcement of Municipal Bylaws in regards to Secondary Suites

To provide for the enforcement of Municipal bylaws as they pertain to unlawful secondary suites within the limited financial resources of the Municipality the procedure contained within Policy LAN. 15 will be carried out with respect to those suites.

Rezoning to allow for a Secondary Suite

Please refer to Policy LAN. 18.  If you have any further questions after reviewing this policy please call the District of Mission Community Development Department at 604-820-3748.