It’s one of the last of the original houses in the area but could soon make way for new multi-unit housing.
A subdivision and rezoning application was recently submitted for a property at 5043 47 Ave. in Ladner, a proposal that would see two three-storey townhouse buildings. The application, which also seeks a variance permit to vary the minimum parking requirements, would result in seven new strata units.
The Ladner property is currently occupied by an older single-family house.
The oldest surviving original house on the block, it was built in 1926 by James Brunton Sr., a carpenter by trade. The block was originally part of the William Ladner estate and later by a member of the Huff family before the lots were all sold off.
As far as the creation of new housing units in Delta, the city last week said it continues to make progress on the Housing Target Order set by the province to meet the growing needs of the community.
At the July 22 meeting of council, amendments to the zoning bylaw were advanced that could see 589 units, including apartments, townhouses and single-detached homes added to the City’s inventory over the next few years. The city notes that list of projects also includes 138 non-market rental apartment units in Ladner, helping to provide diverse and affordable housing options for the community.
The BC Ministry of Housing last week also issued a news release stating that provincial legislation to fix outdated zoning rules and create more small-scale multi-unit homes, including row homes, triplexes and townhouses, has now been adopted into local bylaws, or will soon be adopted, by almost 90 per cent of communities throughout B.C., paving the way for more housing options for people with middle incomes.
Out of 188 local governments, 162 have adopted the small-scale multi-unit legislation by passing local bylaws, with another nine communities actively working to adopt the legislation, the ministry noted.
Local governments were required to make changes to zoning bylaws by June 30, 2024, to allow either a minimum of one secondary suite or detached accessory dwelling unit, a minimum of three-to-four dwelling units on a lot, or a minimum of six dwelling units in areas near bus stops with frequent transit service, depending on location.
Fifteen communities have requested a formal extension.
Delta council approved the zoning amendments a few weeks ago.
