TNRD mulls allowing detached secondary suites on rural properties

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Regional district officials said the proposed changes came about in response to consistent public feedback from rural residents asking for more housing flexibility.

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If approved, the zoning amendment would allow properties from one hectare (2.47 acres) to 3.99 hectares (9.86 acres) to have a building as an accessory suite to the principal dwelling, as long as it does not already have an existing secondary suite.

“A second detached ADU would require approval from the TNRD board. Properties with an existing secondary suite or duplex would be required to decommission the secondary dwelling unit before a building permit can be issued for an ADU,” said the TNRD.

The board gave the proposal its first reading and will give their second, third and adoption in the first half of 2027.

Until then, the TNRD said it is sharing the news early to get as much public engagement and feedback as possible before the proposed amendment returns to the district council chambers.