All local governments, including Mission, were required to ensure new or amended bylaws were adopted on or after June 30, 2024 to comply with this legislation.
Eligibility
Review this section to determine if your property is eligible to develop under the new legislation.
All zones that were previously restricted to single family or duplex dwellings as of December 7th, 2023, are subject to the requirements in this legislation.
For fully serviced lots smaller than 280 m², you may be able to build a maximum of 3 units.
For fully serviced lots larger than 280 m², you may be able to build a maximum of 4 units.
Fully Serviced lots are lots that are connected to Municipal Water & Sanitary Sewer .
The following diagram shows the dwelling unit configuration that is permitted on lots smaller than 930 square meters.
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The following diagram shows the dwelling unit configuration that is permitted on lots greater than 930 square meters and have been zoned to allow a secondary dwelling unit.
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What's Next? Basic Steps to Get Started:
Determine your property’s zone by contacting Planning staff or by visiting the City’s Webmap and searching for your property.
Review the allowable building options for your property based on the zone & lot size.
Choose the type of building you want to construct & work with a designer to bring your vision to reality within the requirements.
Ensure your design conforms to the required off-street parking spaces needed.
Work with Civil Engineer to prepare a conceptual servicing plan.
Apply for an infill development permit through Planning (and any other required development permits such as geotechnical, natural environment, etc).
You will need a building permit for your SSMUH development. The City does not allow construction without the required permits, which include building permits and, where applicable, development permits.
It’s important to follow the proper permitting process to ensure that the construction complies with all relevant regulations and safety standards.
The City may require Infill Development Permit for the form and character of the proposed building in areas where SSMUH is to be permitted.
In Geotechnical, Floodplain, Natural Environment areas, a Development Permit may also be required. However, these DPAs (if applicable) may not unreasonably restrict the use or density required by SSMUH legislation.
The guidelines for DPAs must align with the objectives of the SSMUH legislation, which aims to increase housing supply and diversity.
Existing covenants restricting housing on a lot made under section 219 of the Land Title Act still apply in relation to Bill 44 and the SSMUH legislation and will take precedence.
While the legislation will allow for the construction of secondary suites or accessory dwelling units, it specifically does not provide retroactive legalization for secondary suite or coach house units built without the necessary building permits.
For existing unregistered suites or other structures built without a permit, owners would still need to follow the proper permits and application approval channels to ensure their suites meet all legal and building requirements.
All single family and duplex areas will be permitted to accommodate more housing, but at time of application for additional housing, the City will require applicants to consider the individual lots servicing capacity of local infrastructure such as sewer, water, and drainage or other utility requirements during the building permit stage.
