Four Units, Four Storeys Zoning Bylaw Amendment

Zoning amendments to allow for up to four dwelling units per property (Z-24-05)

We are exploring changes to the Zoning Bylaw that would allow up to four dwelling units on residential properties (properties zoned for low density residential development). Visit this project page to provide input, ask a question, check public meeting dates, learn more about the types of additional residential units you might see in your neighbourhood.

The proposed changes build on previous amendments to the Zoning Bylaw that permitted three residential units per property in alignment with the Province’s “Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022”.

The proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw include:

allowing up to four dwelling units on residential lots;
increasing the maximum permitted building height from 10 metres (3 storeys) to 13.5 metres (4 storeys) on lots zoned for low-rise residential uses;
reducing vehicular parking requirements for lots with three and four dwelling units;
amending regulations for Coach Houses to facilitate more housing; and
consolidating and amending definitions of residential uses to simplify the Zoning Bylaw.

You can provide feedback to the planning department, and it will be shared with the council, or ask a question to learn more about this application.

Zoning amendments to allow for up to four dwelling units per property (Z-24-05)

allowing up to four dwelling units on residential lots;
increasing the maximum permitted building height from 10 metres (3 storeys) to 13.5 metres (4 storeys) on lots zoned for low-rise residential uses;
reducing vehicular parking requirements for lots with three and four dwelling units;
amending regulations for Coach Houses to facilitate more housing; and
consolidating and amending definitions of residential uses to simplify the Zoning Bylaw.

You can provide feedback to the planning department, and it will be shared with the council, or ask a question to learn more about this application.

The Staff Report is now available!

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The Four Units, Four Storeys Staff Report (IPPW2024-045) is now available for you to read! You can find the staff report in the righthand column of this page, under the "Supporting Materials" tab.
Planning staff will be bringing forth the Zoning By-law Amendment and Staff Report to a Formal Public Meeting with the Council of the City of Waterloo. Sign up to speak at the meeting using this link: Register here to Delegate or submit your comments via email to clerkinfo@waterloo.ca.
The meeting will be held on Monday, December 9th at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers at Waterloo City Hall. You can view a copy of the Council Meeting Agenda in the 'Supporting Files' tab in the column on the right side of this page.

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100 Regina Street South, Waterloo - 3rd floor, Council Chambers
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You can also watch a Council meeting online using this link: https://www.youtube.com/user/citywaterloo/live
Join us at the Formal Public Meeting on December 9th at 6:30PM

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Planning staff will be bringing forth a Zoning By-law Amendment and Staff Report to a Formal Public Meeting with the Council of the City of Waterloo. Sign up to speak at the meeting using this link: Register here to Delegate or submit your comments via email to clerkinfo@waterloo.ca.
The meeting will be held on Monday, December 9th at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers at Waterloo City Hall. You can view a copy of the Council Meeting Agenda in the 'Supporting Files' tab in the column on the right side of this page.

Waterloo City Hall Address
100 Regina Street South, Waterloo - 3rd floor, Council Chambers
View on Google Maps
You can also watch a Council meeting online using this link: https://www.youtube.com/user/citywaterloo/live
We are having a Formal Public Meeting on December 9th

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

Planning staff will be bringing forth a Zoning By-law Amendment and Staff Report to a Formal Public Meeting with the Council of the City of Waterloo. Sign up to speak at the meeting using this link: Register here to Delegate or submit your comments via email to clerkinfo@waterloo.ca.
The meeting will be held on Monday, December 9th in the Council Chambers at Waterloo City Hall.
100 Regina Street South, Waterloo - 3rd floor, Council Chambers
View on Google Maps
You can also watch a Council meeting online using this link: https://www.youtube.com/user/citywaterloo/live
Thank you for coming to the Virtual Public Meeting!

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Thank you to those who were able to attend our Virtual Public Meeting on October 30th!

If you weren't able to make it to the meeting, the recording and presentation are published on this Engage page, under the 'Supporting Materials' tab.

The next steps for this initiative are to refine and bring forward the Draft Zoning By-Law Amendments for a Formal Public Meeting in front of the City Council. Stay tuned for a Formal Public Meeting date, which will be announced soon.
In the meantime, please send us any feedback on the Draft Zoning By-Law Amendment. Contact us personally or at ARU@Waterloo.ca.

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,
The Four Units, Four Storeys Team
Join us for a Virtual Public Meeting on October 30th!

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We are hosting a Virtual Public Meeting this Wednesday, October 30th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.
You can join the Zoom meeting from your phone or computer using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81451923301?pwd=KKhJKOxPBYWOyzpDSvQ0TPa32VtqOt.1
We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
The Four Units, Four Storeys Planning Team
What kind of additions can I make to my home?

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Additional residential units can be added to your property in a variety of ways. You can add to a single detached house, a semi-detached house our a street front townhouse. It can be an addition to your existing house, or a separate building (Coach House). Depending on the size of your lot and your house, some types of additional residential units might work better than others. See your options below. Not looking to add-on just yet? Review the types of additions below to see what might be possible on your property.
Duplex: Basement conversion or rear/side yard addition
Coach House: New detached dwelling on a property
Triplex: Two additional residential units attached to the main building or within a coach house

Fourplexes: Three additional residential units attached to the main building or within a coach house

*Materials originally prepared by the City of Kitchener.
Come visit us in Waterloo Public Square!

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The Four Units, Four Storeys Planning team will be conducting several public engagements during the month of October.

Come visit us in Waterloo Public Square on Saturday, October 19th from 12:00pm - 4:00pm.
Have your voice heard at a Virtual Public Meeting on Wednesday, October 30th from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. [Link to follow]
If you are unable to attend either event, please send your feedback to the Planning team at either Tristin.Deveau@Waterloo.ca or Adam.Zufferli@Waterloo.ca.