The City of Grande Prairie is hosting a public hearing on the proposed amendments to regulations governing secondary suites on June 3rd.
The proposed amendments to the bylaw include allowing secondary suites in semi-detached dwellings, expanding density limits in neighbourhoods increasing the number of eligible homes by 50 per cent, removing floor area restrictions for basement suites, eliminating minimum lot width requirements, reducing parking requirements to one space less than the number of bedrooms, and permitting backyard suites.
During the hearing, residents can share their opinions with council regarding the proposed amendments, and council will then discuss and decide on the proposed amendments following the conclusion of the hearing. Mayor Jackie Clayton says public hearings are a critical part of council’s decision-making process.
“The public hearing provides residents with an opportunity to ask Council questions, to express their viewpoints and perspectives, and to learn more about the proposed amendments,” she says.
Ahead of the official hearing, residents can attend three informational open houses where they can access city administration to answer questions and learn more about the proposal. The sessions will operate in a drop-in format and are scheduled for May 22nd and May 28th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and another on May 29th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.