Laneway Homes

Starting July 28, 2009 the City of Vancouver approved Laneway Homes to be built on lots where normally a garage would be placed.

The reason behind this new project is to increase the number of people living in Vancouver in an environmentally sustainable manner. The drive for eco-density will provide an affordable self contained second home on a single-family lot while giving privacy and green space to occupants.

Requirements:

- RS-1 and RS-5 Single Family areas
- Lots 33’ wide and wider with an open lane, on a double fronting street or on a corner with a corner with a lane dedication
- Unit within the area on the rear 26’ of the lot with a minimum 16’ separation between the laneway home and the main house
- Rental or Family only no strata titled
- Minimum of one on-site parking space
- Unit size will be based on the lot size with a maximum of 750 sq ft
- 1 and 1 ½ storey configurations are acceptable

Kerr Construction a locally owned and operated Design/Build company can help you determine the size of your Laneway Home today. Visit www.kerrconstruction.ca