A potential housing bylaw change in Vancouver is looking to make living in the city more attainable.

A referral report is recommending the city make amendments to its zoning and development bylaws.

The change would allow builders to construct multiplexes from previous single properties. It would also allow significantly more space on each lot to be developed. of a lot size to be built on, compared to a single property. 

A newly-built detached single family house could only use the equivalent of 60 per cent of a lot’s area, or about 2,400 square feet. However, a multiplex will be permitted to go up to 4,026 square feet on that same lot.

Up to six units could be built on one lot if the changes get approved. It would also allow the creation of larger laneway homes.

Neighbourhood density has been a common concern as larger buildings get constructed in residential areas. It’s is something councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung acknowledges.

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