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Denman housing review weighs options for more homes

Trustees discussed possible changes to housing rules at a February meeting, with public input still to come.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2024-04-04 · compiled 2026-10-01

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Denman Island trustees reviewed options from a housing report at a special meeting on February 20, including allowing more accessory dwelling units and secondary suites in some zones.^[1]

The minutes record support for several options, including permitting secondary suites where dwellings are allowed and removing the temporary-use-permit requirement for accessory dwelling units. Some options came with conditions, such as appropriate water or waste-disposal servicing.^[1]

Trustees did not recommend a medium-density multi-family zone at that meeting. The minutes say public input was expected at a future in-person meeting on Denman Island.^[1]

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