Coquitlam Carriage House
City of Coquitlam Carriage House
Coquitlam /koʊˈkwɪtləm/ (2011 census population 126,840)[3] is a city in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. Coquitlam, mainly a suburban city, is the sixth-largest city in the province and is one of the 21 municipalities comprising Metro Vancouver.
City of Coquitlam Carriage House / Garden Suite |
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Bylaw or Policy |
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw, 1996, No. 3000 |
Suite Defined |
What terms are used: Carriage House or Garden Cottage |
Zoning |
Which zones allow laneway houses: Carriage House in Small Village Single Family Residential (RS-7) Two-Family Residential (RT-1) Garden Cottage in RT-1 only |
Type of Suite |
Carriage house is an accessory dwelling unit detached from the principal building located above a detached accessory off-street building or structure (e.g. garage) and must be located in the rear of a lot.Garden cottage is a single storey building detached from the principal building |
Number of Suites Allowed |
Secondary suites within the principal dwelling and secondary suites in detached buildings: Not more than 1 suite per lot |
Size of Suite |
Including Height Restrictions: Carriage house and garden cottage maximum floor area of 50m2 , with an additional 4.6m2 may be added for storage. In RS-7 zone carriage house maximum height of 5.5m or 7m if the roof is pitched. In RT-1 zone carriage house maximum height of 5m or 7m if the root if pitched. Garden cottage maximum height of 3m or 4.3 meters if the roof is pitched |
Location on lot |
Setback Restrictions: Carriage house and garden cottage must be located in the rear yard and only permitted where there is a lane or a corner lot.In RS-7 zone minimum setbacks: front (from outermost projection of rear face of principal building) 8m; rear lot line 1.2m; interior side lot line 1.2m; exterior side lot line 3m.In RT-1 zone minimum setbacks: rear lot line 1.2m; interior side lot line 1.8m; exterior side lot line 3.8m |
Lane Access Required |
Yes Or on a corner lot |
Parking Requirements
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Additional off-street parking for the laneway house: 1 off-street parking spot per accessory suite |
Owner Occupation Restriction |
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Fees
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Registration, inspection, building permit and other fees for suites: |
Notes |
City of Coquitlam Carriage House / Garden Suite |