REQUEST FOR DIRECTION
DATE: October 12, 2020 Report No. DEV-20-066
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Tricia deMacedo, Policy Planner and Bill Brown, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT:
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Detached Accessory Dwelling Units Engagement Results
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ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
Would Council like to amend the proposed regulations for Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs) based on the public engagement results?
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That the COTW receive Staff Report No. DEV-20-066 for information, provide any additional direction to staff as the COTW considers advisable, and direct staff to prepare zoning bylaw amendments for Council's consideration.
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BACKGROUND:
The following Appendices are attached to this report:
Appendix A: Survey results
Appendix B: Map of eligible properties
Appendix C: Building diagrams and photos
Appendix D: Correspondence
On March 9, 2020, Council considered the proposed regulatory framework presented by staff for Detached Accessory Dwelling Units. Council at that time directed staff to undertake consultation with the public prior to bringing forward zoning bylaw amendments and development permit (DP) guidelines for Council's consideration.
A survey to gauge the public level of support for the proposed regulations for DADUs was tested on a small group and then launched on May 10, 2020. The survey ran for approximately 5 weeks in which time 484 respondents completed the questionnaire. At the same time, the community planning webpage of the Esquimalt website was updated to include a page for DADUs, which contained the March 9 staff report, the proposed regulations, a map of the proposed eligible properties and a set of Frequently Asked Questions. This webpage has been viewed over 1000 times since May.
The purpose of this staff report is provide the public engagement results and obtain Council direction on possible changes to the regulatory framework that reflects the comments made i...
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